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Southie's Newest Millionaire

And here's how he did it.

SOUTH BOSTON, MA — If you see Franco Mirisola walking around town, offer him the ol' high five. Mirisola recently became the 17th $1 million instant prize winner in the Mass. Lottery's 200x game.

Mirisola opted to receive the annually in payments of $50,000 (less tax withholdings) over 20 years. He plans on saving for retirement.

So where did he buy the ticket? At the Oliver Street Variety Store! The store will receive a $10,000 bonus.

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