Buzzards Bay woman wins big, like really big, in Massachusetts lottery

Zane Razzaq, Cape Cod Times
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BUZZARDS BAY — A Buzzards Bay woman was the first $10 million prize winner in the Massachusetts State Lottery's "$10,000,000 Cash King" instant ticket game, according to the state lottery commission's website.

Helen Cicoria recently claimed her winnings from a winning ticket she bought at the Speedy Mart gas station at 2238 Cranberry Highway in West Wareham. The store will now receive a $50,000 bonus for its sale of the ticket.

Helen Cicoria, of Buzzards Bay, is the first $10 million prize winner in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$10,000,000 Cash King” instant ticket game.
Helen Cicoria, of Buzzards Bay, is the first $10 million prize winner in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$10,000,000 Cash King” instant ticket game.

Cicoria could not be reached for comment.

She opted for the cash option on her prize and received a one-time payment of $6,500,000 before taxes, according to the state lottery.

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She told the commission she plans to put some of her winnings towards home improvements and travel.

Zane Razzaq writes about housing and real estate. Reach her at zrazzaq@capecodonline.com. Follow her on Twitter @zanerazz.

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