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North Shore Woman Wins $1 Million On Instant State Lottery Ticket

The ticket was bought at 3N Convenience on Paradise Road in Salem.

SALEM, MA — A Salem woman said she is planning to take a vacation with part of her winnings from an instant ticket lottery prize bought on Paradise Road in the Witch City.

Deanne Bakke won the $1 million prize in the Lottery's "$10,000,000 Cashword" instant ticket game.

Deanne Bakke won the $1 million prize in the Lottery's "$10,000,000 Cashword" instant ticket game. (Massachusetts State Lottery)

She chose the cash option on her prize and received a one-time payment of $650,000 — before taxes.

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She purchased her winning ticket at 3N Convenience, 3 Paradise Rd. in Salem.

The store will receive a $10,000 bonus for its sale of this ticket.

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