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Salem Woman Wins $4 Million On Scratch Ticket

Thuy Ha purchased her winning ticket at Nicole's Food Store in Salem.

Thuy Ha plans to use her winnings to buy a house.
Thuy Ha plans to use her winnings to buy a house. (Massachusetts Lottery)

From the Massachusetts Lottery:

Thuy Ha of Salem is the winner of a $4 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$4,000,000 Instant Jackpot” instant ticket game. Ha chose the cash option on her prize and received a one-time payment of $2,600,000 (less tax withholdings).

She plans on using her winnings to purchase a home. Her winning ticket was purchased at Nicole’s Food Store, 406 Essex St. in Salem. The store will receive a $40,000 bonus for its sale of the ticket. Three additional $4 million prizes and eight $1 million prizes are still available in the “$4,000,000 Instant Jackpot” $10 instant game.

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