New Bedford resident collects $1 million Mega Millions prize

Drawing Date: 8/8/2014

August 11, 2014 - Patricia Oliveira of New Bedford, Mass., is the winner of a $1 million prize in the multi-state Mega Millions drawing held Friday, August 8, 2014.

Oliveira claimed her $1 million prize (less taxes) on Monday, August 11 at Massachusetts Lottery headquarters in Braintree. She intends to use her winnings to support charitable causes, help her family and invest.

The winning ticket was purchased at Quick Pic Mini Mart, 452 Cottage Street in New Bedford. The store will receive a $10,000 bonus on the sale.