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$33 Million Mega Millions Prize Won Off Ticket Sold In Western Mass Claimed
A $33 million Mega Millions Jackpot prize that was won off a ticket sold in Western Massachusetts earlier this year has been claimed, lottery officials said.
The Skylark Group Trust of Wellesley claimed the prize won in the game's Tuesday, Jan 24 drawing on Wednesday, March 1, the Massachusetts State Lottery reports.
The Trust, represented by trustee David M. Lipshutz, opted for a one-time total payment of $17,441,861 (before taxes), according to the lottery.
The winning jackpot originally was $31 million, but grew to $33 million after sales from all participating lotteries were counted…
Western Massachusetts Man Claims $1 Million Lottery Prize
A Western Massachusetts man has claimed a $1 million lottery prize.
Kyle Avery, of Springfield, won the prize from the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$1,000,000 Winter Winnings” instant ticket game, the lottery announced on Tuesday, March 8.
Avery's mother gave him the ticket to thank him for doing work on her car, MA Lottery reported.
Avery received his prize as a single payment of $650,000 before taxes.
The ticket was purchased at Big Y Express, which is located at 1993 Boston Road in Wilbraham.
The store is set to receive a $10,000 bonus for the sale of the ticke…
