A Leominster woman is celebrating a $500,000 lottery win after hitting the top prize on a Massachusetts State Lottery scratch ticket.
Angela Tarr won the grand prize in the “$500,000 Frenzy” instant game. Instead of taking the prize as an annuity, she chose the cash option and received a one-time payment of $355,000 before taxes.
Tarr bought the lucky ticket at Family Farms on Merriam Avenue in Leominster. The retailer will also get a $5,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
She said she plans to use the money to help her family and build up her savings.
A few key details:
- 🎉 Top prize: $500,000
- 💵 Cash payout: $355,000 before taxes
- 🏪 Winning ticket sold at: Family Farms, Leominster
- 🎁 Retailer bonus: $5,000
Tarr’s win is the 15th $500,000 top prize claimed in the game. However, plenty of big prizes are still out there, with 35 more $500,000 top prizes remaining unclaimed, according to the Massachusetts State Lottery.
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