Wareham man wins million dollar lottery prize

Jul 11, 2019

John Miranda of West Wareham is the latest $1 million prize winner in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s“$2,000,000 50X Cashword” instant game.

Miranda chose the cash option on his prize and received a one-time payment of $650,000 (less tax withholdings). He plans on putting a portion of his winnings toward traveling.

His winning ticket was purchased at Anchor Liquors, 2360 Cranberry Highway, in Wareham. The store will receive a $10,000 bonus for its sale of the ticket.

There are two $2 million prizes and three additional $1 million prizes remaining in the “$2,000,000 50X Cashword” $10 instant game.