Lottery win: Weymouth man house hunting after stop at Quincy convenience store

Scott Bowdridge, The Patriot Ledger
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Joseph Rooney, of Weymouth, recently claimed the third of five $1 million prizes in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$10,000,000 Cash Blast” scratch ticket game.
Joseph Rooney, of Weymouth, recently claimed the third of five $1 million prizes in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$10,000,000 Cash Blast” scratch ticket game.

The checks will be coming for the next 19 years, but probably to a new address.

Joseph Rooney, of Weymouth, recently claimed the third of five $1 million prizes in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$10,000,000 Cash Blast” scratch ticket game.

Rooney opted to take the annuity and was issued the first of his 20 annual installments of $50,000, before taxes.

Rooney told Lottery officials he plans to buy a new home with his prize.

The 7-Eleven at 363 Hancock St. in Quincy will receive $10,000 for selling the winning ticket.

This article originally appeared on The Patriot Ledger: Weymouth man wins Lottery from Quincy scratch ticket