$1 million prize won on holiday ticket purchased in Taunton

Bella Pelletiere,
Courtesy of Massachusetts State Lottery.

TAUNTON, Mass. (WLNE) — A Taunton man is now $1 million richer after winning a lottery ticket.

Michael Barber Jr. of Taunton won the first $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s new “$1,000,000 Merry & Bright” instant ticket game.

According to a release, Barber Jr. plans on putting the winnings towards travel and home repairs.

He purchased his winning ticket at Regal Wine & Spirits, 365 Bay St. in Taunton.

The store will receive a $10,000 bonus for its sale of this ticket.

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