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3 Massachusetts women claim $1M lottery prizes

BOSTON — Three women from Massachusetts recently claimed $1 million lottery prizes.

Davena Allen, of Dorchester, won a $1 million Mega Millions prize after the first five numbers on her ticket matched those selected in the multi-state game’s drawing held Jan. 10, according to the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission.

Allen purchased her winning ticket at Wegmans in Chestnut Hill. The store receives a $10,000 bonus for its sale of this ticket.

Edna Soares, of New Bedford, chose the cash option on her “Emeralds 50X” instant ticket game prize and received a one-time payment of $650,000.

She has multiple plans for her winnings, including paying for her daughter’s college, paying off her own college loans, and buying her dad a truck, the Lottery said.

Soares purchased her winning ticket at Golden Food Mart in Fall River. The store will receive a $10,000 bonus for its sale of this ticket.

Lisa Coash, of Marshfield, chose the cash option on her “Electric 7″ instant ticket game prize and received a one-time payment of $650,000.

She plans on using some of her winnings to go on a vacation, according to the Lottery.

Coash purchased her winning ticket at Muckey’s Supermart in Pembroke. The store will receive a $10,000 bonus for its sale of this ticket.

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