A Peabody man is the winner of a $5 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$5,000,000 100X Cashword” instant ticket game.
PEABODY, Mass. (WWLP) – A Peabody man is the winner of a $5 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$5,000,000 100X Cashword” instant ticket game.
According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Cesko Gjinaj of Peabody chose the cash option on his prize and received a one-time payment of $3,250,000, before taxes. Gjinaj plans on investing in either a business or property with his winnings.
The ticket was purchased at From Brazil Restaurant in Peabody. The retailer will receive a $50,000 bonus for the sale of this ticket.
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