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$1M Seekonk Winner In Massachusetts Lottery
Kelvin Corporan won $1 million in the "Billion Dollar Bonanza" game. He plans to buy a car, start a business and save for his son's college.
SEEKONK, MA — A Seekonk man is $1 million richer after hitting the jackpot in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “Billion Dollar Bonanza” game. Kelvin Corporan in May claimed the prize. He was the 115th individual to win the game's million-dollar prize.
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Corporan elected to receive his prize in the form of $50,000 paid out over 20 years, lottery officials said.
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"Plans for his winnings include buying a car, starting a business, and creating a college fund for his son," lottery officials said in a statement.
Corporan purchased his winning ticket at Hill’s Package Store in Seekonk.
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The “Billion Dollar Bonanza” also includes $10 million prizes — eight individuals have hit that jackpot, officials said.
Photo: Kelvin Corporan. (Credit: Massachusetts State Lottery)
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