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Cranston Store Sells $30K-Winning RI Lottery Ticket To Johnston Man

The Johnston man plans to use the prize money towards a down payment on a car, Rhode Island Lottery officials say.

CRANSTON, RI — A Johnston man had some luck on his side, when he hit big on a scratch ticket he bought in Cranston, Rhode Island Lottery said.

Lottery officials said the man won $30,000 on a "5X" instant ticket he bought at Shore's Market at 435 Atwood Ave. in Cranston.

According to lottery officials, the Johnston man plans to use the money towards a down payment on a car.

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