Mass. State Lottery: million scratch ticket winner plans to pay off mortgage

The man who claimed $1 million from a scratch ticket will be putting his money towards taking care of business — he's looking at a paid-off mortgag...

January 19, 2023
4:20 AM

The man who claimed $1 million from a scratch ticket will be putting his money towards taking care of business — he's looking at a paid-off mortgage and a new car.Michael Vallante of Dracut won $1 million from the Massachusetts State Lottery's '$4,000,000 Mayhem' scratch ticket game. '$4,000,000 Mayhem' tickets are $10 each.The lottery said Vallante chose to receive his prize in the form of a one-time payment equal to $650,000 before taxes. Vallante purchased his winning ticket at Jimmy's Convenience Store in Dracut.

Irene Rotondo