Woburn man cashes in $4m scratch-off win — money

Woburn man claims first $4M prize from new Massachusetts Cash Doubler ticket

BOSTON, MA — A Woburn resident has claimed the first $4 million grand prize from the Massachusetts State Lottery’s new $4,000,000 Cash Doubler instant ticket game just weeks after the scratch-off launched statewide.

Jose Fernandes of Woburn secured the game’s first top prize after purchasing a winning ticket at Mobil, located at 386 Main St. in Melrose.

Fernandes chose the cash option for the prize, receiving a one-time payment of $2,600,000 before taxes.

According to lottery officials, Fernandes said he plans to use the winnings to purchase a house.

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The Massachusetts State Lottery said the Melrose Mobil location that sold the winning ticket will receive a $40,000 bonus for the sale.

The $4,000,000 Cash Doubler scratch-off game went on sale Tuesday, February 17.

Lottery officials said two additional instant grand prizes of $4 million remain available in the game.

Key Points

Woburn resident Jose Fernandes won the first $4M prize in the new Cash Doubler game
The winning ticket was sold at Mobil on Main Street in Melrose
Fernandes chose the $2.6M cash option and plans to buy a house

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