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New Bedford woman strikes it rich after winning  million jackpot from scratch-off ticket

New Bedford woman strikes it rich after winning $1 million jackpot from scratch-off ticket

Donna Balut of New Bedford won $1 million in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s $2,000,000 50X Cashword $10 instant ticket game.

Balut opted to receive his prize in the form of a one-time payment of $650,000 before taxes.

He said he plans to put his winnings toward paying off his house.

Donna Balut of New Bedford won $1 million in the Massachusetts State Lottery's $2,000,000 50X Cashword instant game.Donna Balut of New Bedford won $1 million in the Massachusetts State Lottery's $2,000,000 50X Cashword instant game.

Donna Balut of New Bedford won $1 million in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s $2,000,000 50X Cashword instant game.

She purchased her winning ticket at Belleville Discount Gas, 535 Belleville Ave. in New Bedford. The store receives a $10,000 bonus for the sale of this ticket.

The win comes days after Robert J. Ostrye Jr. of New Bedford won $4 million in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$4,000,000 Monopoly Doubler” game.

This article originally appeared in The Herald News: New Bedford woman wins $1 million jackpot on scratch-off lottery ticket