A man from Newport has won $30,000 playing the “Cash Bonanza” Instant Game. He matched the first number in the “Your Numbers” section to win the top prize. 

The winner purchased this lucky ticket at 7-Eleven, 29 Memorial Blvd, Newport.

The man, who has not been identified, tells Rhode Island Lottery that he plans to save the money.

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