Meet Charlestown's Newest Millionaire

CHARLESTOWN, MA — If you see John Burton walking around town, offer him the ol' high five. Burton recently became the sixth $1 million instant prize winner in the Mass. Lottery's Hit $1,000 game.

Burton opted to receive the prize as a one-time payment of $650,000 (less tax withholdings.) He plans on investing in his retirement, he said.

So where did he buy the ticket? At the Blue Label Liquor Store at 2 Carter St.! The store will receive a $10,000 bonus.

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