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Weymouth Store Sells $15 Million Lottery Ticket
A Marshfield woman made the purchase.
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WEYMOUTH, MA - An East Weymouth store has sold a $15 million grand prize in a state lottery game.
Christine Bunszel of Marshfield won the second of four grand prizes in the Massachusetts Lottery's “Supreme Millions” instant game. It is the largest prize offered on a Mass. Lottery instant ticket, the Lottery said.
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Bunszel chose the cash option and received a one-time payment of $9,750,000, according to the Lottery. A mother of three, Bunszel said she plans on using her prize to buy a house, new car, and provide for her family.
The ticket was purchased at 7-Eleven on North Street in East Weymouth. The store will receive a $50,000 bonus for selling the ticket. It is the highest retailer bonus paid by the Mass. Lottery.
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