A woman from Massachusetts won $25,000 a year for life playing the lottery and plans on taking the trip of a lifetime.

Vivian Perry, of Blackstone, won $25,000 a year for life playing “ Lucky for Life " on Nov. 15. She came forward on Thursday to claim her winning ticket.

Perry chose the cash option on her prize and received a one-time payment of $390,000 before taxes. She told lottery officials she plans on taking a trip to Italy with her winnings.

Perry bought her winning ticket at George’s Variety, located at 32 Central St. in Millville. The store will receive a $5,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.

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