Community Corner
Smithfield Man Claims $2 Million Powerball Prize
According to the Rhode Island Lottery, he used ages and birth dates to come up with the winning combination.
SMITHFIELD, RI—The Smithfield man with the $2 million winning ticket has come forward to claim his prize, according to the Rhode Island Lottery. He plans to use the money for his children's college education.
#Smithfield man claimed $2,000,000 #Powerball prize from 2/18. He played ages & birthdates & plans to use $ for kids' college. pic.twitter.com/qmOtS0p1RW
— Rhode Island Lottery (@RILottery) February 27, 2017
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.