$1M Lottery Jackpot: Thompson Winner Planning 'Nice Lunch,' Investments With Cash

A Connecticut woman had a little fun with the Massachusetts State Lottery when she told them she planned to enjoy a nice lunch with the $1 million jackpot she claimed this week. Photo Credit: Massachusetts State Lottery Helena Greenleaf, of Thompson, won the seven-figure prize playing the “$2,500,000 Merry & Bright” game, a holiday-themed $10 scratch-off ticket. Related: $10.8 Million Lottery Ticket Sold In WiltonShe elected to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity. Outside of that lunch, Greenleaf said she'll invest her winnings. She bought the ticket at Cumberland Farms, 502 Washington St. in Auburn, Massachusetts. The store will receive a $10,000 bonus for the sale. and receive free news updates.