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$1M Lottery Jackpot: Thompson Winner Planning 'Nice Lunch,' Investments With Cash $1M Lottery Jackpot: Thompson Winner Planning 'Nice Lunch,' Investments With Cash
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Thompson Winner Planning 'Nice Lunch,' Investments With Cash A Connecticut woman had a little fun with the Massachusetts State Lottery when she told them she planned to enjoy a nice lunch with the $1 million jackpot she claimed this week.  Helena Greenleaf, of Thompson, won the seven-figure prize playing the “$2,500,000 Merry & Bright” game, a holiday-themed $10 scratch-off ticket.  Related: $10.8 Million Lottery Ticket Sold In Wilton She elected to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  Outside of that lunch, Greenleaf said she'll invest her winnings.  She bought the ticket at C…

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by Josh Lanier
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Chicopee Man Purchases Winning $1M Mass Lottery Ticket At Local Convenience Store Chicopee Man Purchases Winning $1M Mass Lottery Ticket At Local Convenience Store
Chicopee Man Purchases Winning $1M Mass Lottery Ticket At Local Convenience Store A lucky Western Massachusetts man has a pocket full of cash after recently winning $1 million on an instant ticket in the state lottery. Hampden County resident Thomas Boileau, of Chicopee, hit the big time on Thursday, Jan. 20, playing the  “$4,000,000 Brilliant Titanium” instant ticket game.  Boileau chose the cash option for his prize and received a one-time payment of $650,000 (before taxes), the lottery said. He plans on using a portion of his winnings to buy a car.  Boileau purchased his winning ticket at Stop & Chill located at 400 East Main St. in Chicopee. …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Local Man Purchases $1M Winning State Lottery Ticket At Hampden County Stop & Shop Local Man Purchases $1M Winning State Lottery Ticket At Hampden County Stop & Shop
Local Man Purchases $1M Winning State Lottery Ticket At Hampden County Stop & Shop A local man has won a $1 million lottery prize after purchasing a ticket at a Stop & Shop in the region. Hampden County resident Stanley Godere, of Chicopee, claimed a Massachusetts State Lottery's "Diamond Millions" grand prize, according to an announcement from the lottery on Friday, Jan. 14. He plans to invest the money and share it with family, Massachusetts Lottery said. Godere purchased the winning ticket at the Stop & Shop, located at 1282 Springfield St. in Agawam.  The lottery said the store will receive $10,000 for its sale of the winning ticket.

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by Nicole Valinote
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Man From Region Wins $120,000 Lottery Prize Man From Region Wins $120,000 Lottery Prize
Man From Region Wins $120,000 Lottery Prize A Western Massachusetts man has claimed a $120,000 lottery prize. William Scagliarini, of Springfield, won the prize in a Massachusetts State Lottery Keno draw that took place Saturday, Dec. 11, the lottery said. He claimed his prize on Thursday, Dec. 16. Massachusetts Lottery reported that Scagliarini purchased the ticket at Quality Mart, which is located at 1352 Allen St. in Springfield.  The business will receive a $1,200 bonus due to the sale of the winning ticket, the lottery said.

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by Nicole Valinote
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New England Man Wins $1M On Scratch-Off Ticket Included By Friend In Get-Well Card New England Man Wins $1M On Scratch-Off Ticket Included By Friend In Get-Well Card
New England Man Wins $1M On Scratch-Off Ticket Included By Friend In Get-Well Card A man from the region has claimed a $1,000,000 lottery prize after receiving the ticket in a get-well card from a friend. Alexander McLeish, of Attleboro, Massachusetts, claimed his winning prize in the lottery's “$5,000,000 100X Cashword” instant ticket game on Friday, Nov. 26, according to Massachusetts State Lottery. He chose to receive his prize as a one-time payment of $650,000 before taxes. McLeish had open heart surgery earlier in November, and his friend gave him the card with three instant tickets, including the winning ticket, Massachusetts Lottery said.  The lottery r…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Western Mass Woman Wins $320K In State Lottery Western Mass Woman Wins $320K In State Lottery
Western Mass Woman Wins $320K In State Lottery  A woman won a whopping $320,000 playing Keno in the Massachusetts State Lottery. The winner, Hampden County resident Sharon Miner matched all numbers in the 9-spot game on Wednesday, Aug. 18, according to lottery officials. Miner, of Holyoke, played a $2 ticket and added the Keno Bonus for an additional $2. The Keno Bonus multiplier for this draw was 4X. In the game, match 9 out of 9 for $1 wager is $40,000 prize, since it was a $2 wager, it became $80,000 plus the additional 4x multiplier, which landed Miner with $320,000. The winning numbers were 2-5-7-9-10-17-19-26-27 The ticket…

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by Kathy Reakes