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$4M Richer: Cape Cod Woman Hits Mass Lotto Jackpot
Laura Mendosa of Yarmouth won $4 million on a Massachusetts State Lottery scratch ticket.
BRAINTREE, MA — A Cape Cod woman won $4 million on a Massachusetts State Lottery scratch ticket, lottery officials announced Thursday. Laura Mendosa of Yarmouth is the first grand prize winner in the "$4,000,000 Bonush Cash" instant game.
Mendosa chose the cash payout option and received $2.6 million. She said she plans to use some of the money to travel. She purchased the winning ticket at Lyndon’s Convenience Store in New Bedford. The store will receive a $40,000 bonus.
Four additional $4 million grand prizes are left in the “$4,000,000 Bonus Cash” game.
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Photo: Laura Mendosa. (Credit: Massachusetts State Lottery)
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