$25M Lottery Win: Largest Scratch-Off Ticket In Mass History Claimed

The winner of the largest scratch-off prize in Massachusetts history has claimed their prize, though they're not willing to go public about their windfall.

Marco Schiavo with the Simmons & Schiavo Lottery Trust 2023-28 claimed the historic prize on behalf of the winner.
Photo Credit: *Massachusetts State Lottery*

Josh Lanier

08/15/2023 7:07 p.m.

Simmons & Schiavo Lottery Trust 2023-28 of Woburn claimed the $25 million grand prize on behalf of the ticket holder in the “Billion Dollar Extravaganza” instant game, the state lottery announced Tuesday, Aug. 15.

The winner decided to take the lump-sum payment of $16,250,000 before taxes.

The ticket was sold at Speedway, 709 McGrath Highway in Somerville. The store also gets a payday for their role in the historic win. They will receive a $50,000 bonus from the Massachusetts State Lottery.

Two more $25 million tickets remain in the $20 "Billion Dollar Extravaganza" scratch-off game. Fifteen people have already claimed a $1 million prize.

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