$1M Lottery Jackpot: Central Mass Man 2nd Person In Family To Win Million Dollar Payday

A Worcester County man who won $1 million in the Massachusetts State Lottery said he's been playing the same numbers for 20 years. That’s around the same time his wife won a $1 million jackpot in the lottery.

Thomas Ensko
Photo Credit: *Massachusetts State Lottery*

Anderson's Variety Store at 266 Blackstone St. in Blackstone
Photo Credit: *Google Maps Street View*

Josh Lanier

06/12/2024 3:45 p.m.

Thomas Ensko, of Blackstone, claimed the seven-figure jackpot after correctly guessing five of the "Mega Millions" numbers in the multi-state drawing on Tuesday, June 11. Those numbers were 1, 5, 7, 22, and 24, with the Megaplier 8.

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He plans to use the money to help his children and grandchildren.

Ensko bought the ticket at Anderson's Variety Store at 266 Blackstone St. in Blackstone. The store will get a $10,000 bonus.

There were 630 winning tickets worth $600 or more collected on Tuesday. Click here to see the list of winners.

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