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Newly Minted Millionaire: Attleboro Man Will Improve Daughter's Life With Winnings Newly Minted Millionaire: Attleboro Man Will Improve Daughter's Life With Winnings
Newly Minted Millionaire: Attleboro Man Will Improve Daughter's Life With Winnings An Attleboro man said he will use the $1 million jackpot he won in the Massachusetts State Lottery to pay for his daughter's college tuition. Sivanthoeun Sar won the seven-figure check by playing the $10 scratch-off game “$4,000,000 Monopoly Doubler.” Four $1 million prizes and two $4 million grand prizes remain in circulation in the game.  Related: Brother, Sister Win Lottery Jackpots On Same Day Sar chose to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  He bought his ticket at Mutual Mart at 19 Pleasant St. in Attleboro. The store will get…
Family Fortune: Brother, Sister In Brockton Both Win Lottery Jackpot On Same Day Family Fortune: Brother, Sister In Brockton Both Win Lottery Jackpot On Same Day
Family Fortune: Brother, Sister In Brockton Both Win Lottery Jackpot On Same Day A Brockton family took the old "you'll have what your sister's having, and you'll like it" to a new level when a pair of siblings each won $25,000 a year for life in the Massachusetts State Lottery.  William Fralick and Pamela McClure, both of Brockton, correctly guessed all five numbers in the "Lucky For Life" drawing on Aug. 25.  They both chose to take the lump sum payment of $390,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  William said he would put the money into his savings, while his sister Pamela doesn't have plans for her winnings yet.  He bought his ticket at…
New Millionaire: Weymouth Man Wins $1M In Lottery Ticket Bought In Quincy New Millionaire: Weymouth Man Wins $1M In Lottery Ticket Bought In Quincy
New Millionaire: Weymouth Man Wins $1M In Lottery Ticket Bought In Quincy A Weymouth man is eyeing a new home after he won $1 million in the Massachusetts State Lottery on Wednesday, Aug. 28.  Joseph Rooney won his seven-figure check playing the $20 scratch-off game “$10,000,000 Cash Blast.” Three of the game's $10 million grand prizes remain in circulation, along with two $1 million winners.  Related: $15 Million Lottery Ticket Sold In Lynn, Winner Plans To Help Family Rooney elected to accept his money in annuity installments that pay out $50,000 annually for the next 20 years. The lump sum payment would have been $650,000 before taxes.  Rooney…
$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…
Lottery Luck: Weymouth Man Wins $25,000 A Year For Life Lottery Luck: Weymouth Man Wins $25,000 A Year For Life
Lottery Luck: Weymouth Man Wins $25,000 A Year For Life A Weymouth man said he will take his daughter on a well-earned trip to Florida after winning $25,000 a year for life in the Massachusetts State Lottery.  Joseph Sciaraffa correctly guessed the first five numbers in the Lucky for Life drawing on Aug. 15. He claimed the ticket on Friday, Aug. 23.  Related: Worcester County Man Will Buy Socks With His $2.64 Million Lottery Win Sciaraffa chose to take the lump sum payment of $390,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity. He wants to take his daughter on a vacation with the cash.  He bought his winning ticket at 7-Eleven, 11…
$4M Lottery Jackpot: Mass. Man Plans To Use His Newfound Millions To Help Others $4M Lottery Jackpot: Mass. Man Plans To Use His Newfound Millions To Help Others
$4M Lottery Jackpot: Mass. Man Plans To Use His Newfound Millions To Help Others A New Bedford man decided to treat himself to a $10 lottery ticket while shopping for a friend's birthday present. He walked away a millionaire, and the present was probably nice as well.  Robert J. Ostrye Jr. won the $4 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s game "$4,000,000 Monopoly Doubler." There are two remaining grand prizes and two $1 million prizes as well.  Ostrye chose the lump-sum payment of $2,600,000 (before taxes). He wants to finish some home renovations but also help others. He bought the winning ticket at Jay’s Wine & Spirits at 446…
Jackpot!: $4M Grand Prize Lottery Ticket Sold In Brockton Jackpot!: $4M Grand Prize Lottery Ticket Sold In Brockton
Jackpot!: $4M Grand Prize Lottery Ticket Sold In Brockton A $10 scratch-off Massachusetts State Lottery ticket turned into a $4 million payday for one lucky Bay Stater this week.  The Betsy Ross Trust of Quincy claimed the massive check on Thursday, Aug. 1. It was the grand prize in the "Bonus 100X" scratch-off game.  Related: Phew — $1 Million Lottery Win Collected Days Before Ticket Was To Expire The lottery did not release the winner's name since they used a trust to collect their prize.  The winner chose to take the lump-sum payment of $2.6 million (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  The winning ticket was sold…
Phew! $1M Watertown Lottery Check Collected Just 3 Weeks Before It Expires Phew! $1M Watertown Lottery Check Collected Just 3 Weeks Before It Expires
Phew! $1M Watertown Lottery Check Collected Just 3 Weeks Before It Expires Talk about coming down to the wire. A Massachusetts lottery winner collected their $1 million Powerball payday just three weeks before it was to expire.  The aptly named Ma Lottery Winner (d)(4)(A) Trust turned in the ticket at the Massachusetts State Lottery offices in Dorchester on Wednesday, July 31. The ticket would have been worthless if not turned in before Aug. 21.  Related: Mass. Woman Takes Bite Out Of Lottery With $1 Million Win Winning Powerball tickets expire one year after the drawing.  Trustee Elizabeth Caruso collected the check.  The winner boug…
$1M Lottery Ticket Sold In Mattapan $1M Lottery Ticket Sold In Mattapan
$1M Lottery Ticket Sold In Mattapan It's a very happy day for one Bay Stater after they won $1 million in the Massachusetts State Lottery.  The Bonus 100X Trust of Braintree collected the check on Thursday, July 25, after winning the prize on the $10 scratch-off game "Bonus 100X."  The winner chose to take the lump-sum payment of $650,000 rather than the annuity.  They bought the ticket at Premier Petrol, 82 River St. in Mattapan. The store will receive a $10,000 bonus for the sale.  The $1 million win was the biggest jackpot collected on Thursday.  Click here to see a full list of winners.&nb…
$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. 
$100K Lottery Ticket Sold In Lowell $100K Lottery Ticket Sold In Lowell
$100K Lottery Ticket Sold In Lowell A $30 lottery ticket landed one lucky Bay Stater a $100,000 payday in the Massachusetts State Lottery.  The winner collected the cash by playing the "300X" scratch-off game on Monday, July 22. It was the biggest prize of the day.  Related: Mass. Lottery Winner Dreamt Of Winning $1 Million Ticket Before Buying It The winner's name was not released.  They bought the lucky ticket at Mill City Convenience at 494 Westford St. in Lowell. The store will get a $1,000 bonus for the sale.  The winner was one of 792 people who collected $600 or more in the Massachusetts S…
Tewksbury Woman Scores $120K Keno Jackpot In State Lottery Tewksbury Woman Scores $120K Keno Jackpot In State Lottery
Tewksbury Woman Scores $120K Keno Jackpot In State Lottery A Tewksbury woman landed a major payday after correctly guessing all nine numbers in the Massachusetts State Lottery's Keno game.  Hillary Fetters won $120,000 after matching the numbers in the June 25 drawing. She would have only collected $40,000, but the 3X multiplier drawn after the game pushed her past the six-figure mark. Fetters collected her prize on Thursday, July 18.  She said she plans to buy a new car with her winnings.  Fetters bought her ticket at Jade East at 433 Main St. in Tewksbury. The store will get a $1,200 bonus for the sale. 
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Salem Woman Has Altruistic Goals For Winnings $1M Lottery Jackpot: Salem Woman Has Altruistic Goals For Winnings
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Salem Woman Has Altruistic Goals For Winnings A Salem woman who won $1 million in the Massachusetts State Lottery said she has big plans for her major windfall.  Francisca Uceta De Placencio collected the seven-figure check playing the $10 scratch-off game “$4,000,000 Monopoly Doubler." Three $4 million grand prizes remain in that game and five $1 million tickets are in circulation.  Uceta De Placencio chose to take the lump-sum payment of $650,000 rather than the annuity. She said she'll invest some of the money and use the rest to help her family.  Uceta De Placencio bought the ticket at Armas Convenience S…
$1M Lottery Jackpot: New Bedford Man Eyes New Home With Windfall $1M Lottery Jackpot: New Bedford Man Eyes New Home With Windfall
$1M Lottery Jackpot: New Bedford Man Eyes New Home With Windfall A New Bedford man said he knows how he'll spend the $1 million he won playing the Massachusetts State Lottery: A new house.  Solano Perez won the seven-figure check playing the “Billion Dollar Extravaganza," the state's first $50 scratch-off game. Three $2 million prizes and two $1 million jackpots remain in circulation for the game.  Related: Cape Cod Woman Uses Son's Birthday To Score $1 Million Lottery Prize Perez chose to take the lump-sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  He bought the ticket at Sam’s Food Stores at 367 Ashley Blv…
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Cape Cod Woman Scores Payday Thanks To Son's Birthday $1M Lottery Jackpot: Cape Cod Woman Scores Payday Thanks To Son's Birthday
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Cape Cod Woman Scores Payday Thanks To Son's Birthday A Cape Cod woman said she knows how she'll spend the $1 million she won in the Massachusetts State Lottery.  Barbara Fay, of Eastham, won the seven-figure prize playing the $10 scratch-off game "Emeralds 50X." All of the $4 million grand prize tickets have been claimed in the game, but one $1 million ticket remains in circulation.  Related: Fall River Woman Wins $1 Million In Powerball Lottery Fay said she bought her ticket from dispenser number 12. She chose that one because her son was born in December.  She elected to take the lump-sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) …
Newly Minted Millionaire: Billerica Man Claims Massive Win On $10 Ticket Newly Minted Millionaire: Billerica Man Claims Massive Win On $10 Ticket
Newly Minted Millionaire: Billerica Man Claims Massive Win On $10 Ticket A Billerica man who recently won $1 million in the Massachusetts State Lottery said he plans to invest that money.  Mark Aucoin won the seven-figure windfall by playing the $10 scratch-off ticket “$2,000,000 50X Cashword." Related: $15.4 Million Lottery Ticket Given As A Birthday Gift Aucoin chose to take the lump-sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  He bought the winning ticket at the Gulf gas station at 349 Great Rd. in Bedford. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for the sale. 
$500,000 Lottery Ticket Sold In Pembroke $500,000 Lottery Ticket Sold In Pembroke
$500,000 Lottery Ticket Sold In Pembroke Not everybody hates Mondays. One Bay Stater won a $500,000 prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery on Monday, July 8. The winning ticket was a $5 scratch-off game called "Big Blue Bonus Cashword." It was the biggest jackpot collected on Monday in Massachusetts.  The winner's name was not released.  Related: Marshfield Man Lands $1 Million Prize With July Fourth Ticket The ticket was purchased at Energy North at 145 Church St. in Pembroke. The store will receive a $5,000 bonus for the sale.  There were 795 winning tickets collected on Monday. Click here to see a list of th…
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Mass Man Celebrates Independence From Debts With July Fourth Win $1M Lottery Jackpot: Mass Man Celebrates Independence From Debts With July Fourth Win
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Mass Man Celebrates Independence From Debts With July Fourth Win A Marshfield man doesn't plan on splurging too much with his newfound $1 million windfall from the Massachusetts State Lottery. He wants to invest his money. Joel Laffin won the seven-figure sum by playing the $10 scratch-off game "$4,000,000 Monopoly Doubler." Six $1 million tickets have not been found in the game, and three $4 million cards remain in circulation.  Related: Salem Woman Looks To Upgrade Her Ride After $1M Lottery Win Laffin took the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  He bought the winning ticket on the Fourth of July at&nb…
$710K Lottery Jackpot: Mass Trust Claims Prize After Game Redesign Improves Odds Of Winning $710K Lottery Jackpot: Mass Trust Claims Prize After Game Redesign Improves Odds Of Winning
$710K Lottery Jackpot: Mass Trust Claims Prize After Game Redesign Improves Odds Of Winning A whopping $710,000 jackpot prize has been claimed by a Massachusetts trust, lottery officials announced.  The winning Megabucks ticket was sold at a Bristol County store for the drawing on Wednesday, May 22, and claimed by the Coogan Smith 2024 Clients' Trust One, Massachusetts State Lottery officials announced on Wednesday, July 3.  The trust, which was represented by trustee Stephen Withers Jr., chose to receive the cash option and was sent a one-time payment of $710,000 before taxes.  The winning ticket was bought at Pick 'N Pay located at 54 South Washington St. in…
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Salem Woman Eyes New Wheels With Massive Payday $1M Lottery Jackpot: Salem Woman Eyes New Wheels With Massive Payday
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Salem Woman Eyes New Wheels With Massive Payday A Salem woman knows the first big purchase she will make with the $1 million jackpot she collected from the Massachusetts State Lottery on Wednesday, July 3.  Nancy Diamond — an appropriate name for a lottery winner — won the seven-figure payday from playing the $5 scratch-off game "$1,000,000 Stacks of Cash." Related: Peabody Man Picks Up $1 Million Lottery Payday Diamond chose to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  She said she plans to buy a new car with her winnings.  Diamond bought the ticket at Nicole’s Food Store, 406 …
$1M Lottery Payday: Peabody Man Has Big Plans For Newfound Jackpot $1M Lottery Payday: Peabody Man Has Big Plans For Newfound Jackpot
$1M Lottery Payday: Peabody Man Has Big Plans For Newfound Jackpot A Peabody man who walked away with a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery said he plans to spend the money on his family.  Frederico Sampaio won the seven-figure prize playing the $5 “Double Your Money” scratch-off game.  Related: Waltham Winner Has Big Plans For His $1 Million Payday He chose to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity. He plans to use that money to help his loved ones.  Sampaio bought the ticket at RX3 Energy at 94 Bridge St. in Salem. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for the sale. 
2 $100K Lottery Tickets Sold In Mass 2 $100K Lottery Tickets Sold In Mass
2 $100K Lottery Tickets Sold In Mass It was a very happy weekend for two Bay Staters after they won $100,000 in the Massachusetts State Lottery.  The winners correctly guessed all five numbers in the daily "Mass Cash" drawing and collected their prizes on Friday, June 28. They were the biggest jackpots claimed over the weekend. The winners' names were not released.  The winning numbers from the latest "Mass Cash" drawing on Sunday, June 30, are 9, 14, 27, 31, 32 The tickets were purchased at Vincent's Country Store at 109 E Main St in Westminster, and Sunrise Market at 327 Main St. in Wilmington.&nbs…
$100K Lottery Ticket Sold In Hanover $100K Lottery Ticket Sold In Hanover
$100K Lottery Ticket Sold In Hanover It's been a very lucky week for one Bay Stater after they won a $100,000 jackpot in the Massachusetts State Lottery.  They won the six-figure prize by playing the $30 scratch-off game "$15,000,000 Money Maker." The winner claimed the ticket on Thursday, June 27. It was the biggest jackpot that day.  The winner's name was not announced.  The ticket was sold at Grampy's General Store at 148 King St. in Hanover. The store will get a $1,000 bonus for the sale.  The winner was among 587 people who won $600 or more in the state lottery on Thursday. Click here to see the…
$100K Lottery Ticket Sold At Appropriately Named Weymouth Store $100K Lottery Ticket Sold At Appropriately Named Weymouth Store
$100K Lottery Ticket Sold At Appropriately Named Weymouth Store It's been a lucky week for one Bay Stater after they won a six-figure payday from the Massachusetts State Lottery. The $100,000 prize was collected on Wednesday, June 26, after the winner correctly guessed the five numbers in the daily Mass Cash drawing. On Thursday, those were: 2, 5, 6, 8, 19.  The winner's name was not announced.  The ticket was sold at the appropriately named Butts & Bets II in Weymouth at 99 Pleasant St. The store will get a $1,000 reward for the sale.  The jackpot was the biggest of the day on Wednesday. There were 519 people who won $600 or m…
$100K Lottery Ticket Sold In Attleboro $100K Lottery Ticket Sold In Attleboro
Six-Figure Ticket Sold At Brothers Liquor & Market It was a very lucky day for one Bay Stater after they collected a $100,000 jackpot in the Massachusetts State Lottery.  They won the six-figure windfall by playing the $30 scratch-off game "Millions." The winner's name was not released.  They bought the ticket at Brothers Liquor & Market at 193 Pine St in Attleboro. The store will get a $1,000 bonus for the sale.  There were over 850 tickets worth $600 or more cashed in on Tuesday, June 18. Click here to see a full list of winners. 
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Waltham Winner Knows How He'll Spend His Payday $1M Lottery Jackpot: Waltham Winner Knows How He'll Spend His Payday
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Waltham Winner Knows How He'll Spend His Payday A Waltham man who won $1 million playing the Massachusetts State Lottery game said he has big plans for his newfound windfall.  Wemerson De Jesus won the seven-figure sum by playing the “Bonus 100X” $10 scratch-off game.  De Jesus opted for the lump-sum payment of $650,000 rather than the annuity.  He said he plans to use the money to travel.  De Jesus bought the winning ticket at Highlander Farms at 69 Waltham St. in West Newton. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for the sale. 
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Central Mass Man 2nd Person In Family To Win Million Dollar Payday $1M Lottery Jackpot: Central Mass Man 2nd Person In Family To Win Million Dollar Payday
$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, 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.  Related: Blackstone Woman Is Newly Minted Millionaire  He plans to use the money to help his children and grandchildren.  Ensko b…
$100K Lottery Ticket Sold In Peabody $100K Lottery Ticket Sold In Peabody
$100K Lottery Ticket Sold In Peabody Not everyone hates Mondays. It was the day someone in Peabody walked away with a $100,000 prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery.  The ticket was claimed on Monday, June 10, in the "300X," a $30 scratch-off game.  The winner's name was not released.  Related: Hyannis Man Claims $1 Million Prize On $50 Scratch-Off Ticket The winner bought the ticket at the Richdale convenience store at 139 Lynnfield St. in Peabody.  There were 848 winning tickets worth $600 or more collected on Monday. Click here to see a complete list of winners. 
$2M Lottery Jackpot: Mass Man Knows How He'll Spend His Winnings $2M Lottery Jackpot: Mass Man Knows How He'll Spend His Winnings
$2M Lottery Jackpot: Mass Man Knows How He'll Spend His Winnings A Hyannis man said he has big plans for the $2 million jackpot he won playing in the Massachusetts State Lottery.  Garen Downie won the seven-figure prize playing the "Lifetime Millions," a $50 scratch-off game. This is the fourth $1 million or more winner in that game since February.  Downie chose to take the lump sum payment of $1.3 million (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  He said he would invest that money.  He bought the ticket at Old South Diner at 57 Old South Rd. in Nantucket. The store will get a $20,000 bonus for the sale. 
Multiple $100K Lottery Tickets Sold Across Mass Multiple $100K Lottery Tickets Sold Across Mass
Multiple $100K Lottery Tickets Sold Across Mass Two Bay Staters had a very lucky Thursday, June 6, when they collected $100,000 checks for playing the Massachusetts State Lottery.  Both winners correctly guessed all five numbers in the Mass Cash drawing. Those were: 3, 10, 15, 16, 21.  The winners' names were not released.  The winning tickets were sold at Andy's Walnut Mart at 36 Walnut St. in Peabody and Country Convenience at 216 S Main St. in Athol.  The stores will receive a $1,000 bonus for the sale.  There were 579 winners who collected $600 or more in the state lotter…
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Gloucester Man Knows How He'll Spend His Major Payday $1M Lottery Jackpot: Gloucester Man Knows How He'll Spend His Major Payday
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Gloucester Man Knows How He'll Spend His Major Payday A Gloucester man said he has big plans for the $1 million jackpot he won playing the Massachusetts State Lottery.  Edward Fortado won the seven-figure payday by playing the $50 scratch-off game "Lifetime Millions." Fortado chose to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  He said he would invest his winnings.  Fortado bought the ticket at 7-Eleven at 48 Maplewood Ave. in Gloucester. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for the sale.