Mass. State Lottery winner: Final $1M prize won in $5 beach-themed game

Cristiane Freitas, of Taunton, who won the final "Wave of Cash" $1 million prize and came forward to claim it on Jan. 7. Photo by Massachusetts State LotteryMassachusetts State LotteryBy Irene Rotondo | IRotondo@masslive.comA Massachusetts woman came forward to claim the last $1 million prize in a beach-themed lottery game.Cristiane Freitas, of Taunton, won the third and final prize in the “Waves of Cash” scratch ticket game and claimed her ticket on Jan. 7.Freitas chose the cash option on her prize and received a one-time payment of $650,000 before taxes. She told the lottery she plans on investing her winnings.The Taunton woman bought her winning ticket at Canaan Fuels, located at 53 Court St. The shop will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.Powerball winner: ticket worth $50,000 sold at North Andover board game storeLucky for Life winner: NH man wins $25K a year for life lottery prize in Mass.Mass. State Lottery winner: $2.5M prize claimed in $10 holiday gameMass. State Lottery winner: Man to receive $1M prize over span of 20 yearsIf you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.