Kathyann Pellegrini.Photo: Massachusetts State LotteryA Massachusetts woman recently won big — and she’sgiving backin an even bigger way!Kathyann Pellegrini won a $2 million prize on Oct. 18 after playing the “$2,000,000 50X Cashword” instant ticket game as part of the Massachusetts State Lottery, accordingto a press release.The Southwick resident purchasedthe lottery ticketat a local Foodmart, where she said she selected the winning ticket out of bin 16 because it was the same number as her father’s birthdate.After learning that she was the lucky winner, Pellegrini opted to receive her prize in the form of a one-time payment of $1.3 million before taxes, according to the release.She was given a check for $923,000 last month, with the rest expected to come at a later date. The Southwick Foodmart will also receive a $20,000 bonus for the sale of the ticket, per the lottery release.While most people use their winnings to buy fancy items, contribute to their child’s education fund, or pay off debt, Pellegrini said she was focused on helping others.Per the release, the Southwick woman plans on using a portion of her winnings to purchase jackets, hats, gloves and mittens for those in need this winter.RELATED VIDEO: Mom Wins $10,000 Lottery While Evacuating From Hurricane Irma: ‘We All Started Screaming’It’ll be an especially appreciated gesture this year, as experts with the United States Energy Information Administration predicted in an October 2021outlook reportthat the winter will be"slightly colder" than last yearin much of the United States.Pellegrini’s $2 million marks the largest prize that a Massachusetts resident has won since Aug. 10 when a man claimed a $4 million prize off the “100X The Cash” instant game, according tothe lottery’s site.In the time since Pellegrini’s win, seven other people have won $1 million prizes in the Massachusetts State Lottery, including the most recent one on Nov. 2 in Framingham,per the site.
Kathyann Pellegrini.Photo: Massachusetts State Lottery
A Massachusetts woman recently won big — and she’sgiving backin an even bigger way!Kathyann Pellegrini won a $2 million prize on Oct. 18 after playing the “$2,000,000 50X Cashword” instant ticket game as part of the Massachusetts State Lottery, accordingto a press release.The Southwick resident purchasedthe lottery ticketat a local Foodmart, where she said she selected the winning ticket out of bin 16 because it was the same number as her father’s birthdate.After learning that she was the lucky winner, Pellegrini opted to receive her prize in the form of a one-time payment of $1.3 million before taxes, according to the release.She was given a check for $923,000 last month, with the rest expected to come at a later date. The Southwick Foodmart will also receive a $20,000 bonus for the sale of the ticket, per the lottery release.While most people use their winnings to buy fancy items, contribute to their child’s education fund, or pay off debt, Pellegrini said she was focused on helping others.Per the release, the Southwick woman plans on using a portion of her winnings to purchase jackets, hats, gloves and mittens for those in need this winter.RELATED VIDEO: Mom Wins $10,000 Lottery While Evacuating From Hurricane Irma: ‘We All Started Screaming’It’ll be an especially appreciated gesture this year, as experts with the United States Energy Information Administration predicted in an October 2021outlook reportthat the winter will be"slightly colder" than last yearin much of the United States.Pellegrini’s $2 million marks the largest prize that a Massachusetts resident has won since Aug. 10 when a man claimed a $4 million prize off the “100X The Cash” instant game, according tothe lottery’s site.In the time since Pellegrini’s win, seven other people have won $1 million prizes in the Massachusetts State Lottery, including the most recent one on Nov. 2 in Framingham,per the site.
A Massachusetts woman recently won big — and she’sgiving backin an even bigger way!
Kathyann Pellegrini won a $2 million prize on Oct. 18 after playing the “$2,000,000 50X Cashword” instant ticket game as part of the Massachusetts State Lottery, accordingto a press release.
The Southwick resident purchasedthe lottery ticketat a local Foodmart, where she said she selected the winning ticket out of bin 16 because it was the same number as her father’s birthdate.
After learning that she was the lucky winner, Pellegrini opted to receive her prize in the form of a one-time payment of $1.3 million before taxes, according to the release.
She was given a check for $923,000 last month, with the rest expected to come at a later date. The Southwick Foodmart will also receive a $20,000 bonus for the sale of the ticket, per the lottery release.
While most people use their winnings to buy fancy items, contribute to their child’s education fund, or pay off debt, Pellegrini said she was focused on helping others.
Per the release, the Southwick woman plans on using a portion of her winnings to purchase jackets, hats, gloves and mittens for those in need this winter.
RELATED VIDEO: Mom Wins $10,000 Lottery While Evacuating From Hurricane Irma: ‘We All Started Screaming’
It’ll be an especially appreciated gesture this year, as experts with the United States Energy Information Administration predicted in an October 2021outlook reportthat the winter will be"slightly colder" than last yearin much of the United States.
Pellegrini’s $2 million marks the largest prize that a Massachusetts resident has won since Aug. 10 when a man claimed a $4 million prize off the “100X The Cash” instant game, according tothe lottery’s site.
In the time since Pellegrini’s win, seven other people have won $1 million prizes in the Massachusetts State Lottery, including the most recent one on Nov. 2 in Framingham,per the site.
source: people.com
