Massachusetts Man Wins $1M Scratch Ticket, Plans to Retire His Mother

A Massachusetts man just turned a scratch ticket into a life-changing moment—and he already knows exactly what he’s doing with the money.

George Zakhary from Bellingham hit the jackpot playing the “$4,000,000 Bonus Bucks” scratch game, landing a $1 million prize. When he claimed his winnings on Thursday, he went with the lump-sum cash option, taking home about $650,000 before taxes.

What makes it even better? Instead of splurging, Zakhary has a heartfelt plan—he says he wants to use the winnings to help his mother retire and step away from work for good.