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Weymouth Man Wins $25,000 for Life Lottery Prize
Resident Charles Yanoolis was the winner of the prize in the multi-state "Lucky for Life" game.

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WEYMOUTH, MA - An East Weymouth man has won $25,000 a year for the rest of his life.
Resident Charles Yanoolis was the winner of a $25,000 a year for life prize in the multi-state “Lucky for Life” game after correctly matching the first five numbers selected in a drawing that took place on April 4, according to the Massachusetts Lottery.
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Yanoolis, who claimed rhe prize April 7, chose to a one-time payment of $390,000. He told Lottery officials he plans on using his winnings on a new car and a trip to Disney World with his two grandchildren.
Yanoolis purchased his winning ticket at a 7-Eleven in Plymouth. The store will receive a $5,000 bonus for the sale.
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