A man from Milford, MA won $30,000 playing the “Emerald Green 7’s” Instant Game he purchased from 7- Eleven, 726 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown, according to Rhode Island Lottery. 

Rhode Island Lottery says the man plans to fix his car and go on a vacation.

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