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James Gallant

Friday, February 22, 2013

Arlington Man Wins Big on Scratch Ticket

See how much he'll be getting every week for the rest of his life.

Arlington’s James P. Gallant will receive $1,000 a week for the rest of his life. Gallant recently claimed the 10th and final grand prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$1,000 A Week For Life” instant game, according to an announcement on the lottery’s website. There is a minimum 20-year guarantee on the prize, which means it’s worth at least $1,040,000, less taxes. Gallant told the lottery he plans to take a vacation someplace warm with the winnings from the $2 scratch ticket. Gallant’s father bought him the ticket at Roche Bros #115 in West Roxbury. The store will receive a $10,400 commission on the sale. Gallant is Arlington’s second big lottery winner in the last few months. In December, 54-year-old Rosa DeLeon split a $33 …

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