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Winthrop man wins $1 million prize on scratch ticket

Facundo Cuello of Winthrop (Massachusetts State Lottery Commission)

WINTHROP, Mass. — Facundo Cuello has a lot to celebrate.

The Winthrop resident just won a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$10,000,000 Bonanza” instant ticket game.

Cuello chose the cash option on his prize and received a one-time payment of $650,000, before taxes. He plans on investing with his winnings.

He purchased his winning ticket at Energy North, 2 Shirley St. in Winthrop.

The store will receive a $10,000 bonus for its sale of this ticket.

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