Dorchester resident Tuyet Le is $2 million richer after hitting the grand prize on a Massachusetts State Lottery instant ticket, then choosing the cash option for a one-time payout of $1.3 million before taxes. She bought the winning $10 "$2,000,000 50X Cashword" ticket at Savin Hill Wine & Spirit at 1051 Dorchester Ave, and the shop will collect a $20,000 retailer bonus. Le told lottery officials she plans to put the money toward buying a house. The win was announced on March 31, as per Boston 25 News.
According to Boston 25 News, the Massachusetts State Lottery confirmed the $2 million prize and Le’s decision to take the lump-sum payout. The outlet also reported the details about the Dorchester retailer that sold the ticket and the $20,000 bonus the shop will receive under lottery rules.
About the $2,000,000 50X Cashword ticket
The $2,000,000 50X Cashword is a $10 instant game that offers a limited number of top prizes with long-shot odds on the jackpot. Scratch-Off Hub tracks the game’s odds and remaining prize counts and currently shows that several of the biggest prizes are still unclaimed, so other major winners could still be out there.
Why winners pick the cash option
Lottery winners frequently opt for a lump-sum payout so they can tap into the money immediately for big expenses like a home purchase, instead of waiting years for smaller annual checks. As reported by Boston 25 News, Le said she plans to buy a home with her winnings, a goal the $1.3 million one-time payment makes possible right away.
Retailer bonus and local context
The $20,000 retailer bonus is a solid payday for a neighborhood shop and a reminder that a big ticket can boost more than just the winner’s bank account. For regional context on recent instant-ticket claims, see first $1 million Cashword payday, which covered a similar local win earlier this month.
The Massachusetts State Lottery will complete its standard verification and formal claim process before the prize is paid out and the winner is fully confirmed. This is a developing story and we will update when lottery officials release additional details.
