SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — A Springfield man won $1 million in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “Hit 1000!” instant game in April, according to the Massachusetts Lottery. And he plans on spending his winnings in the sweetest way.
Paul Boyd III was responding to a work call when he was told he didn’t need to come in. On his way home he stopped at a convenience store and bought four instant tickets – one of which was a grand prize winner.
Boyd chose the cash option prize and received $650,000 before taxes. He said he will pay off the mortgage of his grandmother’s house.
He bought his winning ticket at Nouria at 518 Memorial Ave. in West Springfield. Massachusetts Lottery said the store will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
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