A quick scratch at a Whitman convenience store just turned into a life-changing score for local resident Dawn Varley, who hit a $1 million prize on a Massachusetts State Lottery instant ticket. Varley bought a $4 "$4,000,000 Cash Doubler" ticket and ended up with a seven-figure win. According to Boston 25 News, she chose the one-time cash option, walking away with a lump-sum payment of $650,000 before taxes. She told lottery officials she plans to put the money toward buying her family home, turning a quick stop into serious long-term security.
The Massachusetts State Lottery confirmed the payout and added that the shop that sold the winning ticket will not be left out of the celebration. The retailer is set to receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the million-dollar winner.
Where the Ticket Was Sold
The winning ticket was sold at Little Comfort General Store, a longtime neighborhood staple at 50 Washington St. in Whitman. MapQuest lists the business at that address and includes the store’s contact information for anyone looking to test their luck at the same counter.
The modest corner store has quietly built a big-time reputation. In a previous feature, Patch dubbed Little Comfort "the luckiest store on the South Shore" after it sold multiple large winning tickets.
Winner’s Plans and Prize Option
Lottery officials said Varley did not hesitate when it came to her payout choice. As reported by Boston 25 News, she selected the one-time cash option instead of an annuity, securing $650,000 before taxes in a single payment. Her stated plan to buy her family home gives a practical, close-to-home twist to the kind of jackpot that often sends winners dreaming of faraway escapes.
Little Comfort’s Luck and Local Lift
Little Comfort General Store has been riding a hot streak that would make any lottery player take notice. The shop’s history of big payouts has drawn players from across the region, and that reputation can give a noticeable bump to foot traffic when word of another winner gets out.
Patch previously chronicled the store’s winning ways, noting that one employee alone saw three different $1 million tickets sold during their time behind the counter. It is the kind of streak that keeps regulars talking and newcomers lining up, hoping the next million-dollar moment is waiting under a few flecks of scratch-off dust.
