$4M Lottery Jackpot: Peabody Man Brings Dog To Claim His Fortune

A Massachusetts man who won $4 million in the state lottery didn't come alone to claim his jackpot earlier this month. His dog Raven tagged along for the photoshoot with the giant check.

Paul Riley and his dog Raven
Photo Credit: *Massachusetts State Lottery*

Josh Lanier

01/17/2024 1:25 p.m.

Paul Riley, of Peabody, became the second $4 million winner in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “100X Cash” scratch-off game.

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He chose to take the lump sum of $2.6 million (before taxes) rather than the annuity.

Riley said he plans to buy his wife a new car with the money and give away some cash to the Animal Rescue League.

Riley bought the ticket at Summit Variety at 145-A Summit St. in Peabody. The store will get a $40,000 bonus for selling the ticket.

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