A Palmer man hit the jackpot in the Lucky for Life lottery game.
Joppu Lukose of Palmer won the $25,000 per year for life prize in the multi-state Lucky for Life on Tuesday, Sept. 13, after the first five numbers on his quick pick lottery ticket matched those selected in the drawing.
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Lukose claimed his prize at Massachusetts State Lottery headquarters in Dorchester on Sept. 16. He chose the cash option on his prize and received a one-time payment of $390,000 (before taxes) — as opposed to the alternative $25,000 a year annual payment option.
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Lukose purchased the winning ticket at Luke’s Beer & Wine located at 1478 N. Main St. in Palmer. The store recieved a $5,000 bonus for its sale of the winning ticket.