Mass Lottery win: Man's grandson benefits from scratch ticket win
But in reality, his grandson is the one who's going to cash in.
Mulligan, of Plymouth, claimed the ninth of 10 $1 million prizes in the Massachusetts State Lottery's $2,000,000 50X Cashword scratch ticket at the Lottery's Dorchester headquarters.
Mulligan took a one-time payment of $650,000, before taxes, in lieu of a $50,000 annuity for 20 years. He said he plans to buy a new boat and spoil his grandson with his winnings.
Mobil at 109 Court St. in Plymouth earned a $10,000 bonus for selling the ticket.
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This article originally appeared on The Patriot Ledger: Mass Lottery: Plymouth gas station sells winning ticket
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