Taunton woman wins 'Waves of Cash' in Mass Lottery. What will she do with the money?
Freitas won a $1 million dollar grand prize as part of the state lottery's "Waves of Cash" game. She purchased the winning ticket at Canaan Fuels, a gas station in Taunton located at 53 Court Street. Freitas received a cash payment of $650,000 before taxes because she chose to withdraw the money immediately, rather than receive annual payments.