Steven Richard (Credit: Massachusetts State Lottery)
BARRINGTON, R.I. - A Rhode Island man won the $4 million lottery prize thanks to a scratch-off ticket that was gifted to him by his father.
Steven Richard of Barrington won the money in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s "$4,000,000 Bonus Bucks" $10 instant ticket game.
Richard said he was having breakfast with his father last month when he was given a scratch ticket, as his father often does. However, Richard didn't play the game until later that day and was in shock that he had won the grand prize.
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He confirmed his winnings through the state's lottery app before telling his wife and father that he had won.
Richard chose the cash option, leaving him with a one-time payment of $2.6 million before taxes.
He said he plans to use the money to travel with his wife.
This story was reported from Los Angeles.