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April 19, 2018 / 12:31 PM

Man collects second $1 million lottery prize this year

A Massachusetts man has won two separate $1 million lottery jackpots so far in 2018. Photo courtesy of the Massachusetts State Lottery

A Massachusetts man has won two separate $1 million lottery jackpots so far in 2018. Photo courtesy of the Massachusetts State Lottery

April 19 (UPI) -- A Massachusetts man visited state lottery headquarters to collect a $1 million jackpot -- his second such jackpot so far this year.

Jason Williams of Methuen visited Massachusetts State Lottery headquarters on Tuesday to collect a $1 million prize from a $30 200X scratch-off ticket.

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Williams was making his second visit to the facility this year, after having previously collected a $1 million prize from a $30 Ultimate Millions instant game on Jan. 10.

Williams' most recent winning ticket was purchased at the Howe Street Superette in Methuen, which was awarded a $10,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.

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