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November 8, 2007

Burrillville man wins $1 million PowerBall prize

A Burrillville man today claimed a $1-million winning PowerBall prize for last night's drawing, attributing his good fortune to "karma and the luck of the Irish," the Rhode Island Lottery announced.

Anthony McGrath, of the town's Harrisville section, bought the ticket in the Power Play PowerBall from L'il General at 495 Chapel St. in Burrillville. His ticket matched the first five numbers, but not the PowerBall number. The drawing last night was for $71.2 million.

"He plans to take care of his two daughters, future sons-in-law, and ex-wife with his winnings," the Rhode Island Lottery news release said.

McGrath has volunteered for years with Amos House "and is looking froward to being able to make a donation this year," the release added.

A $200,000 winning ticket, which also matched the first five numbers, was sold for last night's drawing, at Warren Mart, 429 Child St., Warren. The prize remains unclaimed.

Saturday's estimated PowerBall jackpot is $82 million.

-- projo.com staff writer Michael P. McKinney

Posted by Mike McKinney  at 11:46 AM | Permalink

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