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Milford Resident Strikes 'Gold' With Winning Lotto Game

One Milford resident kicked off the new year striking gold.

MILFORD, MA- Milford's Kristina Macleod started her new year on the right foot with a winning scratch off in her hand.

Macleod is the fifth $1 million prize winner in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$1,000,000 Gold Rush” instant ticket game. She chose the cash option and will get a lump-sum of $650,000.

Macleod says she plans on using a portion of her winnings to pay off her student loans. The lucky ticket was bought at Main Street Market on Main Street in Milford. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for its sale.

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Photo Credit: Massachusetts State Lottery

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