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Mass. woman wins $10 million on new scratch ticket

There are still two $10 million jackpots left on the "$200X" $20 scratch ticket.

Sarah Newton with a $10 million jackpot check from the Mass. State Lottery. Massachusetts State Lottery Commission

A Pittsfield woman won $10 million on a new scratch ticket on Sept. 8, according to the Mass. State Lottery Commission.

Sarah Newton bought a “$200X” $20 scratch ticket at Convenience Plus on West Housatonic Street in Pittsfield.

After winning the millions, Newton chose to receiver her winnings in a one-time cash payment of $6.5 million before taxes. She plans to buy a house and support her family with her earnings, she told Mass. Lotery.

Convenience Plus will receive $500,000 for selling the winning ticket, the commission reported.

There are still two jackpots available on the “$200X” scratch tickets, according to the Mass. State Lottery website.

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