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Newly Minted Millionaire: Woburn Man Vacation Bound With Newfound Cash Newly Minted Millionaire: Woburn Man Vacation Bound With Newfound Cash
Newly Minted Millionaire: Woburn Man Vacation Bound With Newfound Cash As snow begins to reach Massachusetts, one Woburn man dreams of white sandy beaches thanks to his $1 million lottery win.  William Juarez of Woburn won the seven-figure ticket playing the “$4,000,000 Money Bags," a $10 scratch-off ticket.  Juarez chose the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity. He said he plans to use the money to take a vacation to Florida.  Juarez bought the ticket at ABC Mini Market at 41 Granite St. in Worcester. The store will receive a $10,000 bonus for the sale.

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$10M Lottery Jackpot: Central Mass. Chef Cooking Up Something Special With His Massive Win $10M Lottery Jackpot: Central Mass. Chef Cooking Up Something Special With His Massive Win
$10M Lottery Jackpot: Central Mass. Chef Cooking Up Something Special With His Massive Win Leave it to a chef to know when the temperature is just right.  A Worcester County chef landed a $10 million lottery jackpot this week after noticing that many of the biggest prizes in several games hadn't been found. Michael Fitzgerald, of Boylston, chose to play the $20 scratch-off game “$10,000,000 Cash Blast” and walked away with the grand prize. Two $10 million prizes remain in that game. Fitzgerald chose to take the lump sum payment of $6.5 million (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  He bought the ticket at Star Liquor at 507 Boston Turnpike (Route 9) in Shr…

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Newly Minted Millionaire From New Bedford Takes Bite Out Of Lottery Newly Minted Millionaire From New Bedford Takes Bite Out Of Lottery
Newly Minted Millionaire From New Bedford Takes Bite Out Of Lottery A New Bedford man became the fifth person to win $1 million in the "Jaws" scratch-off game from the Massachusetts State Lottery. Bacilio Gomez collected his seven-figure payday on Tuesday, Oct. 1. The "Jaws" themed game launched in March to capitalize on the famed blockbuster's links to Martha's Vineyard, where much of the movie was filmed.  Related: Dedham Man Is Lucky For Life After Big Lottery Win Gomez took the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  He said he plans to buy a house with that money.  Gomez bought the ticket at M&M …

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$1M Lottery Winner: Malden Man Planning For Son's Future With Cash $1M Lottery Winner: Malden Man Planning For Son's Future With Cash
$1M Lottery Winner: Malden Man Planning For Son's Future With Cash A Malden man who won $1 million in the Massachusetts State Lottery said he wants to use the money to pay for his son's college tuition.  Ailton Ferreira won the seven-figure prize playing the $5 scratch-off game "Bonus 50X." There are two $1 million prizes still in circulation for that game.  Related: Central Mass Man Says He'll Buy New Socks With $2.64 Million Lottery Win Ferreira elected to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  He bought the ticket at  Regina’s at 203 Main St. in Everett. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for…

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by Josh Lanier
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$1M Lottery Ticket Sold In Wakefield $1M Lottery Ticket Sold In Wakefield
$1M Lottery Ticket Sold In Wakefield It's going to be a Summer of Fun for one Bay Stater after they won $1 million in the Massachusetts State Lottery.  The winner picked up the major win by playing the "Lifetime Millions" game, a $50 scratch-off.  The Summer of Fun 2024 Trust of Chelmsford collected the check on Wednesday, July 24. They selected to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity. The winner bought the ticket at a Mobil gas station at 950 Main St. in Wakefield. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for the sale. 

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by Josh Lanier
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$1M Lottery Jackpot: Lynn Man Can't Believe Big Win Is No Joke $1M Lottery Jackpot: Lynn Man Can't Believe Big Win Is No Joke
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Lynn Man Can't Believe Big Win Is No Joke A Lynn man's family couldn't believe his luck when he won $1 million in the Massachusetts State Lottery. Literally. They thought he was playing an April Fool's Day prank on them.  James Troisi won the seven-figure prize playing the lottery's "$4,000,000 Money Bags," a $10 scratch-off game.  He opted to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  Troisi doesn't know how he plans to spend the money, yet. His family is still getting over the shock of the big win.  He bought the ticket at a Richdale convenience store at 149…

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by Josh Lanier
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$1M Lottery Jackpot: Retired Firefighter In Boston Lands Major Payday $1M Lottery Jackpot: Retired Firefighter In Boston Lands Major Payday
Walter Murphy, of Dorchester, Wins $1M Lottery Jackpot A retired firefighter in Boston who won $1 million playing the Massachusetts State Lottery said he already knows how he'll spend the money: spoiling his grandchildren.  Walter Murphy, of Dorchester, won the seven-figure payday playing the “$2,000,000 50X Cashword” $10 scratch-off game. It's the only lottery game he plays, and he always buys his tickets from the same store. Murphy chose to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity. Related: Central Mass Women Plans Massive Vacation After $1M Lottery Win The grandfather of 12 with two more on t…

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by Josh Lanier
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$100K Lottery Ticket Sold In Chelmsford $100K Lottery Ticket Sold In Chelmsford
$100K Lottery Ticket Sold In Chelmsford March ended with a major payday for one Bay Stater after they purchased a winning lottery ticket in Middlesex County.  The $100,000 Mass Cash ticket was sold at Petro Plus at 188 Princeton St. in Chelmsford on Sunday, March 31. The winner correctly guessed all five numbers of the daily drawing.  Those numbers were 1, 3, 5, 7, 23.  The winner's name was not released. Petro Plus will receive a bonus for the sale.  More than 230 people won $600 or more on Sunday in the Massachusetts State Lottery. Click here to see a daily list of winners. 

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by Josh Lanier
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$1M Lottery Jackpot: Coffee Run Lands Weymouth Man Massive Win $1M Lottery Jackpot: Coffee Run Lands Weymouth Man Massive Win
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Coffee Run Lands Weymouth Man Massive Win A Weymouth man already knows how he'll spend the $1 million he won playing the Massachusetts State Lottery, and it's not on himself.  Christopher Miller won the seven-figure windfall playing the “$2,000,000 50X Cashword” $10 instant scratch-off game.  Related: Worcester County Woman Plans Vacation With Her $1M Lottery Win Miller chose to take the lump sum of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  He said he would use the money to take care of his parents.  Miller bought the ticket at Nouria at 719 Gallivan Blvd. in Dorchester while shopping for …

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by Josh Lanier
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Cha-Ching! Boston Man Wins $1M Lottery Jackpot During Soda Run Cha-Ching! Boston Man Wins $1M Lottery Jackpot During Soda Run
Cha-Ching! Boston Man Wins $1M Lottery Jackpot During Soda Run A Boston man who won $1 million in the Massachusetts State Lottery said he already knows how he'll spend a chunk of the money.  Darrel Polk, of Hyde Park, won the seven-figure sum playing the  “$1,000,000 Snow Much Money” $5 scratch-off game.  He chose to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 before taxes rather than the annuity.  Polk said he plans to use the money to pay off his mortgage and go on vacation.  He bought the ticket at Hyde Park Convenience at 59 Fairmont Avenue, where he'd stopped to grab a soda. The store will receive a $10,000 bonus for the …

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Newly Minted Millionaire: Mansfield Woman Has Big Plans For $1M Lottery Check Newly Minted Millionaire: Mansfield Woman Has Big Plans For $1M Lottery Check
Newly Minted Millionaire: Mansfield Woman Has Big Plans For $1M Lottery Check A Mansfield woman says she knows what her first big purchase will be after winning $1 million in the Massachusetts State Lottery.  Christine Wilson won the seven-figure prize playing the “Lifetime Millions," a $50 scratch-off game. She is the first person to find one of the million-dollar winning tickets.  Wilson chose to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 rather than the annuity.  She said she plans to buy a new SUV with the cash.  Wilson bought the ticket at Dubs’s Discount Liquors at 30 Chauncy St. in Mansfield. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for th…

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by Josh Lanier
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Newly Minted Millionaire: Boston Man Preparing For Future After Lottery Win Newly Minted Millionaire: Boston Man Preparing For Future After Lottery Win
Newly Minted Millionaire: Boston Man Preparing For Future After Lottery Win A Boston man said he already knows how he'll spend the $1 million he won playing in the Massachusetts State Lottery.  Jose Rodrigues, of Dorchester, won the prize playing the "777" scratch-off game.  He elected to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before) taxes rather than the annuity.  Rodrigues said he'll use the money to pay off his mortgage.  He bought the ticket at O'Brien's Wines & Liquors at 1911 Dorchester Ave. in Dorchester. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for the sale. 

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by Josh Lanier
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$1M Lottery Jackpot: Lowell Winner Knows How He'll Spend His Windfall $1M Lottery Jackpot: Lowell Winner Knows How He'll Spend His Windfall
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Lowell Winner Knows How He'll Spend His Windfall A Lowell man who won $1 million in the Massachusetts State Lottery said he already has big plans for the money.  Thomas Prepelka won the seven-figure prize playing the  “$4,000,000 Bonus Loot” $10 scratch-off game.  Related: Leominster Woman Strikes 'Gold' In New Mass Lottery Game Prepelka chose to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  He plans to pay off his mortgage with the cash.  Prepelka bought the winning ticket at Dracut Convenience at 26 Pleasant St. in Dracut. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for …

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by Josh Lanier
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$1M Lottery Winner: Lynn Man Lands Major Payday $1M Lottery Winner: Lynn Man Lands Major Payday
$1M Lottery Winner: Lynn Man Lands Major Payday A Lynn man recently won $1 million playing the Massachusetts State Lottery.  Camilo Bamaca Pojoy won the seven-figure prize playing the “$5,000,000 100X Cashword” scratch-off game.  Bamaca Pojoy chose to take the lump sum of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  He bought the winning ticket at Hines Liquors at 518 Western Ave. in Lynn. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for selling the ticket.

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$1.74M Lottery Win: Mass Man Claims Massive Payday To Begin New Year $1.74M Lottery Win: Mass Man Claims Massive Payday To Begin New Year
$1.74M Lottery Win: Mass Man Claims Massive Payday To Begin New Year For one Massachusetts man, 2024 is shaping up to be one of the record-keeping books, and it was all thanks to a set of lucky numbers.  Fredric Norian, of Bridgewater, won $1.74 million in the Massachusetts Lottery Megabucks drawing on Dec. 18. He collected his check on Wednesday, Jan. 3.  He said he won by playing the same numbers he and his wife have played for 40 years. Persistence pays off — apparently.  Norian elected to take the lump sum of $1,228,365 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  He bought the ticket at Roche Bros. supermarket at Ca…

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by Josh Lanier
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$25M Lottery Payday: Boston Woman Claims Her 2nd Lottery Jackpot $25M Lottery Payday: Boston Woman Claims Her 2nd Lottery Jackpot
$25M Lottery Payday: Boston Woman Claims Her 2nd Lottery Jackpot A Boston woman who had previously won $1 million in the Massachusetts Lottery in 2006 claimed a $25 million grand prize this week.  Desiree Fortini-Craft, of Hyde Park, was the eight-figure payday playing the “Billion Dollar Extravaganza” $50 scratch-off game.  Fortini-Craft opted to take the lump sum payment of $16,250,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  Fortini-Craft said she wants to use the money to enjoy life. She plans to spend Christmas in Aruba with her fiance, Jason Perkins, and looks to pay off her three daughters' student loans, buy a new car, a…

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by Josh Lanier
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Newly Minted Boston Millionaire Has Big Plans For His $1M Fortune Newly Minted Boston Millionaire Has Big Plans For His $1M Fortune
Newly Minted Boston Millionaire Has Big Plans For His $1M Fortune A Boston man recently collected his $1 million windfall, and he already has plans for how he'll spend the influx of cash.  Domingos Pires-Dasilveira became the first $1 million winner in the “$4,000,000 Bonus Loot” $10 scratch-off game.  Pires-Dasilveira chose to take the lump sum of $650,000 (before taxes) over the annuity. He wants to buy a new car and put a downpayment on a home with the money.  Pires-Dasilveira bought the ticket at Colbea Shell at 2760 Washington St. in Canton. The store will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.  There …

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by Josh Lanier
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$1M Lottery Win: Wakefield Man Claims Massive Payday $1M Lottery Win: Wakefield Man Claims Massive Payday
$1M Lottery Win: Wakefield Man Claims Massive Payday A Wakefield man recently collected his $1 million check from the Massachusetts State Lottery.  Dana Warwick won the seven-figure sum playing the “$5,000,000 100X Cashword” scratch-off game. A $5 million ticket remains for the game, and six $1 million tickets have not been found, the lottery said.  Related: Sushi Dinner Helps Groveland Man Land $10M Lottery Win Warwick chose the lump sum of $650,000 (before taxes) over the annuity.  He bought the winning ticket at Town Convenience at 41 Main St. in Stoneham. The store will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling i…

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by Josh Lanier
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$1 Million Lottery Win: Friend's Advice Pays Off Big For Boston Woman $1 Million Lottery Win: Friend's Advice Pays Off Big For Boston Woman
$1 Million Lottery Win: Friend's Advice Pays Off Big For Boston Woman Go big or go home. Those were the words of wisdom a Boston woman received earlier this week that pushed her to play the lottery, and now she's $1 million richer.  Tiffany Brown, of Dorchester, won the seven-figure sum after she got the first five numbers right in the Quic Pic ticket for the Powerball drawing on Monday, Sept. 18, the Massachusetts Lottery said.  Brown didn't plan on playing, but her friend said the potential $638 million jackpot was too big to ignore. So, she bought a ticket at Supreme Liquors located at 506 Geneva Ave. in Dorchester and prayed.  Th…

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by Josh Lanier
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$1M Lottery Win: Mass Woman Eyes New Ring, Home Repairs, More With Payday $1M Lottery Win: Mass Woman Eyes New Ring, Home Repairs, More With Payday
$1M Lottery Win: Mass Woman Eyes New Ring, Home Repairs, More With Payday A Fall River woman says she has big plans for the massive lottery payday she recently won.  Maria Marques won $1 million playing the "Monopoly 50X" scratch-off lottery game and collected her money last week, the Massachusetts State Lottery said.  Marques plans to use the cash to make some repairs around her home, buy a new ring, and take a vacation where she can show it off.  Marques decided to take the lump sum of $650,000 before taxes rather than the annuity.  Joe’s Liquors at 90 Eagle St. in Fall River will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling her the winning ticket.…

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Cha-Ching! Rosindale Man Wins $1M Lottery Payday Cha-Ching! Rosindale Man Wins $1M Lottery Payday
Cha-Ching! Rosindale Man Wins $1M Lottery Payday A Roslindale man is $1 million richer after he purchased a scratch-off lottery ticket in Mansfield recently.  James Driscoll won the seven-figure sum playing the "Emeralds 50X" instant win game. He picked up his prize on Wednesday, Sept. 13, with his wife Peggy.  James decided to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 before taxes rather than the annuity.  He bought the winning ticket at the Mansfield Xtramart at 905 S. Main Street in Mansfield. The store will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling it. 

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$1M Lottery Win: Lucky Guess Lands Lynn Woman Big Pay Day $1M Lottery Win: Lucky Guess Lands Lynn Woman Big Pay Day
$1M Lottery Win: Lucky Guess Lands Lynn Woman Big Pay Day While most people have a "system" for playing the lottery, Kerri Omeara went her own way.  Omeara of Lynn recently won $1 million on a "100X Cash" scratch-off Massachusetts State Lottery ticket. Her secret? She picked a card at random. Omeara decided to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 before taxes rather than the annuity.  She bought her ticket on Aug. 25 at Norm's Variety at 423 Eastern Ave. in Lynn. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for selling the winner. 

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Newly Minted Millionaire Retires After Winning Lottery In Central Mass Newly Minted Millionaire Retires After Winning Lottery In Central Mass
Newly Minted Millionaire Retires After Winning Lottery In Central Mass It's a dream nearly everyone has had, but Paul Bashaw gets to live it. The Worcester County resident recently won a $1 million lottery jackpot, then promptly retired from his job of more than 20 years.  Bashaw, age 65, of West Boylston, won the seven-figure sum after playing the $5,000,000 100X Cashword scratch-off game on July 20, the Massachusetts State Lottery said. The truck driver was ecstatic, but he kept the windfall quiet.  Bashaw didn't tell anyone at work about his lucky win until he claimed his ticket on Friday.  “I told my wife there were three things in lif…

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by Josh Lanier
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'Sugga Momma' Gets Some Sugar With $1 Million Lotto Ticket Bought In Wilmington 'Sugga Momma' Gets Some Sugar With $1 Million Lotto Ticket Bought In Wilmington
'Sugga Momma' Gets Some Sugar With $1 Million Lotto Ticket Bought In Wilmington A trust with a sweet name got an even sweeter prize in the form of a lucky lottery ticket.  Sugga Momma Trust, of Reading, claimed the last available $1 million prize in the has claimed the final $1 million prize in the “$1,000,000 Players Club” instant game, according to the Massachusetts State Lottery. The trust chose to cash out with a one-time payment of $650,00 before taxes. Christopher Latham, a trustee, picked up the check on Thursday, June 1.  The winning ticket was purchased at a Nouria gas station located at 586 Main Street in Wilmington. The store will receive a $…

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by Morgan Gonzales
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Stoneham Stop Nets Georgia Man With Historic $4 Million State Lottery Prize Stoneham Stop Nets Georgia Man With Historic $4 Million State Lottery Prize
Stoneham Stop Nets Georgia Man With Historic $4 Million State Lottery Prize A man's work trip to New England really paid off when he walked away with a historic prize from the Massachusetts State Lottery. Jovon Garner, of Brunswick, GA, won the first $4 million prize in the state lottery’s “$4,000,000 Diamonds” $10 instant ticket game, the lottery reports.  Garner chose to play this game because he liked the design of the ticket. He opted for a one-time payment of $2,600,000 (before taxes) and plans on using his winnings to buy a new car and shed.  Garner bought the winning ticket at the Stop & Shop located at 259 Main Street in Stoneh…

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Like Father Like Son: Boston Man Uses Father's Numbers For 28 Years, Wins Big Like Father Like Son: Boston Man Uses Father's Numbers For 28 Years, Wins Big
Like Father Like Son: Boston Man Uses Father's Numbers For 28 Years, Wins Big A man who used his father's lottery numbers to win $100,000 now plans to share his winnings with his mother.  The odds of winning the $100,000 top prize in the Mass Cash lottery game is 1 in 324,632, but Theofanis Bougas used his family's luck to beat the odds and score the game's biggest prize on Friday, March 3, according to the Massachusetts State Lottery. Bougas, of Brighton, has been playing his father's lottery numbers, 6-8-19-20-26, for 28 years.  He bought his lucky ticket at 6-Twelve Convenience store, located at 628 East Broadway in South Boston. The convenien…

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Revere Woman Wins $4 Million In Massive Lottery Score Revere Woman Wins $4 Million In Massive Lottery Score
Revere Woman Wins $4 Million In Massive Lottery Score A gas station lottery ticket can turn into a substantial down payment for a house, as demonstrated by a lucky Revere woman.  Merari Gutierrez Garci won a hefty $4 million prize with her "Emeralds 50X" instant ticket, choosing to split the sum into 20 annual payments of $200,000 before taxes. She picked up her check on Wednesday, Jan. 11, and plans to buy a house with her windfall. Garci bought her ticket at Everett Sunoco on Revere Beach Parkway. The Sunoco will also benefit from Gaci's luck, receiving a $10,000 bonus for its part in the big win. 

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Boston Woman Wins First $1 Million Lottery Prize Of 2023 Boston Woman Wins First $1 Million Lottery Prize Of 2023
Boston Woman Wins First $1 Million Lottery Prize Of 2023 Some people may make financial resolutions in the new year, but a Dorchester woman made her fiscal goals come true in just the first few days of 2023.  Ivy Veal-Sanders of Dorchester won the Massachusetts State Lottery’s first $1 million prize winner of 2023 playing the “$4,000,000 Money Bags” instant ticket game, the Massachusetts State Lottery said. She claimed her prize on Tuesday, Jan. 3 at the Lottery’s Dorchester headquarters. The winner chose the one-time payment option, receiving $650,000 before taxes. She told the lottery that she plans to use her windfall to pay off her …

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by Morgan Gonzales