Coffee Stop Jackpot: Mass. Woman Scoops $1M Lottery Prize

Mass. Woman Scoops $1M Lottery

Investing $20 in the game paid off big for Valdez.

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After taxes, she happily accepted a $650,000 one-time payment

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Her choice at the Mobil station turned into a huge win.

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She cashed in her winning ticket on Dec. 4.

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What an Awesome Christmas Gift

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Feeling "thankful and blessed," Valdez is overjoyed.

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The Mobil station also got a $10,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket

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What do you feel. Morning Coffee brings Good Luck?

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