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$2M Lottery Win: Danbury ‘Numbers Guy’ Says He Won Big Payday By Paying Attention $2M Lottery Win: Danbury ‘Numbers Guy’ Says He Won Big Payday By Paying Attention
$2M Lottery Win: Danbury ‘Numbers Guy’ Says He Won Big Payday By Paying Attention He watched the numbers. He followed the pattern. Then everything clicked. A Danbury man who calls himself a “numbers guy” scored the $2 million top prize in the CT Lottery’s “$2,000,000 Jackpot” scratch game. It was not his first win. The player has hit before. He previously won $25,000 through a 2nd Chance drawing. He also won $1,000 on another scratch ticket, the lottery said. He has big plans for the money, and he said he wants to share the wealth, literally.  The winner said the money will give his retirement plans “an extra shot in the arm.” He plans to pay off one of his sons' …
Baltimore County Man Buys Ice, Leaves With $1M Lottery Jackpot Baltimore County Man Buys Ice, Leaves With $1M Lottery Jackpot
Baltimore County Man Buys Ice, Leaves With $1M Lottery Jackpot A Baltimore County man walked into a gas station for ice — and walked out with a million-dollar miracle, thanks to a $20 Maryland Lottery scratch-off. The lucky player, who goes by the alias “Tank”, said he had an extra $20 in his pocket when he stopped at Hob’s Carroll Motor Fuels in Sparrows Point. “I jokingly told her to pick me a winner,” Tank laughed when he claimed his prize at Lottery headquarters in Baltimore. The clerk did just that. Tank went home, scratched off his All About Cash ticket with his trusty pocketknife, and started seeing numbers that didn’t make sense. “At first, …
Maryland’s Newest Millionaire Credits Mom, Tradition After Lucky Scratch-Off At Gas Station Maryland’s Newest Millionaire Credits Mom, Tradition After Lucky Scratch-Off At Gas Station
Maryland’s Newest Millionaire Credits Mom, Tradition After Lucky Scratch-Off At Gas Station She bought a drink. She bought a few scratch-offs. She became a millionaire. Just another day in Maryland. A Randallstown woman is officially living the dream — and it all started with a pit stop at a gas station in Annapolis and a family tradition that’s finally paid off in a big way. The Baltimore County resident, who chose to remain anonymous, claimed the $1 million top prize on a Lucky 777 scratch-off this week, the Maryland Lottery announced on Friday, May 30. For her, scratching tickets isn’t just a hobby. It’s something she grew up doing with her mom — and her mom was no stranger to…
Suffolk Police Job Post Sparks Salary Backlash: 'Does It Come With A Free Cell?' Suffolk Police Job Post Sparks Salary Backlash: 'Does It Come With A Free Cell?'
Suffolk Police Job Post Sparks Salary Backlash: 'Does It Come With A Free Cell?' A New York police department’s job posting is generating plenty of buzz, with many questioning whether the responsibilities align with the pay. On Long Island, the Suffolk County Police Department announced Tuesday, May 6, that it’s hiring for several detention attendant positions. The openings are for precincts in Bay Shore, Smithtown, and Selden. Responsibilities include guarding and caring for individuals held in custody, escorting criminal defendants to court, and conducting searches for weapons and contraband. The shifts run evenings and overnights, and applicants must have a high sch…
Valley Forge Medicare Offers Expert Guidance For Local Seniors Valley Forge Medicare Offers Expert Guidance For Local Seniors
Valley Forge Medicare Offers Expert Guidance For Local Seniors Valley Forge Medicare, founded by Joseph Ritter, provides tailored Medicare services designed to simplify the complexities of healthcare coverage for Main Line seniors. As a leading expert with nearly two decades of experience, Ritter focuses on helping clients navigate plans and select options that best suit their needs. Say no to Medicare worries and yes to comprehensive coverage today with Valley Forge Medicare. Valley Forge Medicare Located in The Commons at Valley Forge in Phoenixville, the new office offers a convenient setting to discuss a comprehensive approach to planning. R…
Best Financial Advisor In Fairfield County In 2024: Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors Best Financial Advisor In Fairfield County In 2024: Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors
Best Financial Advisor In Fairfield County In 2024: Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors We are thrilled to announce that Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors in Stamford has been named Best Financial Advisor in Fairfield County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! The Stamford branch offers a comprehensive range of financial services, including retirement planning, investment management, insurance services, legacy and succession planning, cash flow maintenance, and next-generation education, according to its website. The 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice contest to name the Best of the Best in Fairfield County began with reader nominations in October and ended wi…
Best Financial Advisor In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Sage Investment Advisers, LLC Best Financial Advisor In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Sage Investment Advisers, LLC
Best Financial Advisor In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Sage Investment Advisers, LLC We are thrilled to announce that Sage Investment Advisers, LLC has been named Best Financial Advisor in the Hudson Valley in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its website, Sage Investment Advisers, LLC is a firm dedicated to providing transparent and personalized financial planning services. With over 120 years of combined experience, its team specializes in retirement planning, investment management, and wealth preservation, ensuring clients receive expert guidance tailored to their unique financial goals, per its website. The team at Sage Investment Adviser…
Best Financial Advisor On Long Island In 2024: Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors Best Financial Advisor On Long Island In 2024: Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors
Best Financial Advisor On Long Island In 2024: Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors We are thrilled to announce that Morgan Stanley’s North Shore Branch has been named Best Financial Advisor on Long Island in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! With a team of experienced professionals, the North Shore Branch offers a full spectrum of financial services designed to meet diverse needs—from retirement planning, college savings, cash flow management, or long-term care insurance, according to its website. The 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice contest to name the Best of the Best on Long Island began with reader nominations in October and ended with a voting perio…
$1M Lottery Win Turns Car Trouble Into Retirement Plans for Aberdeen Couple $1M Lottery Win Turns Car Trouble Into Retirement Plans for Aberdeen Couple
$1M Lottery Win Turns Car Trouble Into Retirement Plans for Aberdeen Couple What started as a bad day with car trouble turned into a million-dollar miracle for a Maryland couple, who are now mapping out their early retirement plans thanks to a lucky scratch-off ticket. The Harford County winner, who chose the alias “Corbin Martin”, was just running errands when fate intervened.  Borrowing his mom’s car to check on his own vehicle in the shop, he stopped at Royal Farms on Churchville Road to put air in the tires, and decided to grab a MONOPOLY X100 scratch-off ticket with the $20 in his pocket. A casual Lottery player, "Corbin Martin" usually sticks to Po…
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Holbrook Woman Plans To Live Out Dream Of Every Winner $1M Lottery Jackpot: Holbrook Woman Plans To Live Out Dream Of Every Winner
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Holbrook Woman Plans To Live Out Dream Of Every Winner A Massachusetts woman says she plans to use her lottery winnings to do what most players dream of: prepare for retirement. Nancy Hurley-Shannon, of Holbrook, recently claimed the third $1 million prize in the lottery's new "Celtics Banner 18" scratch-off game. The $10 ticket from the Massachusetts State Lottery honors the historic NBA franchise's 18 titles, including the championship the team won last season. Related: Chelmsford Man Wins First $1 Million Prize in Celtics-Themed Lottery Hurley-Shannon opted for a lump-sum payment of $650,000 instead of the annuity. She said she plans to u…
Toms River Worker Discovers $1.8M Jackpot Win During Virtual Meeting: 'I Am Still In Shock' Toms River Worker Discovers $1.8M Jackpot Win During Virtual Meeting: 'I Am Still In Shock'
Toms River Worker Discovers $1.8M Jackpot Win During Virtual Meeting: 'I Am Still In Shock' A routine day at the office turned into a life-changing moment for a Toms River resident who discovered they had won a nearly $2 million New Jersey Lottery jackpot—while checking emails during a virtual meeting. The Jersey Cash 5 player hit the $1,883,824 jackpot on Friday, Dec. 6, the New Jersey Lottery said in a news release. The winning ticket was purchased at the Silverton Super Buy Rite on Hooper Avenue in Toms River. The anonymous winner matched all five numbers—7, 21, 28, 31, and 38. The XTRA number was 2 and the Bullseye number was 31.  The winner, who plays occ…
Newly Minted Maryland Millionaires Celebrate Scratch-Off Win With Game Of Golf Newly Minted Maryland Millionaires Celebrate Scratch-Off Win With Game Of Golf
Newly Minted Maryland Millionaires Celebrate Scratch-Off Win With Game Of Golf A pair of Maryland Lottery players traveled from Frederick into Virginia for a job, only to turn right around for a day on the links after winning $1 million on a scratcher. "Mr. Papagiorgio" is Maryland's newest millionaire after winning big on a 100X The Cash scratch-off ticket, which they celebrated with a game of golf after given the go ahead to take off from their boss. What started as a routine day for the construction workers began with a Frederick man picking up iced coffee and doughnuts, while his Hagerstown coworker picked up some scratchers for them to play once they made th…
'And That Is Long Enough:' Family Announces Plans To Sell NJ Restaurant After 75 Years 'And That Is Long Enough:' Family Announces Plans To Sell NJ Restaurant After 75 Years
'And That Is Long Enough:' Family Announces Plans To Sell NJ Restaurant After 75 Years A Sussex County restaurant is celebrating its 75th year in business — "and that is long enough," the owners said. The owners of the Walpack Inn, located in Walpack Township, are working toward selling the restaurant as they work toward retirement. We are taking reservations for Father’s Day, Sunday June 19th! Visit www.walpackinn.com/reservations to book your table... Posted by The Walpack Inn on Sunday, June 12, 2022 In a statement posted to Facebook, Jim Heigis, his wife, Lee, and their daughters Lara and Jenny said:  "We would like to thank our many friends and l…
Million-Dollar Scratch-Off Lottery Win Brings Family To Tears In Maryland Million-Dollar Scratch-Off Lottery Win Brings Family To Tears In Maryland
Million-Dollar Scratch-Off Lottery Win Brings Family To Tears In Maryland A spur-of-the-moment stop to a Howard County Walmart brought a former Maryland Lottery player back to the game, and he's now celebrating a million-dollar win with his family. After taking a step back and not playing an instant Lottery ticket in months, a Severn man said that a random trip to the store and a memory of his last big win landed him in a new tax bracket after winning the top prize playing 100X The Cash game. “I stopped playing a while back for two reasons,” the grocery store produce manager explained. “I hadn’t been having much luck, and my wife hinted that maybe I was spen…
$4M Lottery Payday: Mass Man Preparing For Retirement After Massive Win $4M Lottery Payday: Mass Man Preparing For Retirement After Massive Win
$4M Lottery Payday: Mass Man Preparing For Retirement After Massive Win A Massachusetts man who was scratching lottery tickets in his easy chair at his home is now on Easy Street and eyeing a new house after winning a gigantic jackpot.  James Leonard, of Sandwich, won $4 million playing the “$4,000,000 Diamonds” $10 scratch-off game.  Leonard said he bought two lottery tickets when he stopped to get tonic water. He took them home to scratch off while sitting in his easy chair.  The first ticket won him $50, but the second was a life-changer. He chose to take the lump sum payment of $2.6 million (before taxes) rather than the annuity.&n…
Forgotten Phone Call Leads To $1M Lottery Scratcher Win In Maryland Forgotten Phone Call Leads To $1M Lottery Scratcher Win In Maryland
Forgotten Phone Call Leads To $1M Lottery Scratcher Win In Maryland A man who pulled over to make a phone call he’d forgotten about ended up winning $1 million on a Maryland scratcher — what luck! The sales account manager from Laurel was heading to work and had to pull into a nearby parking lot to make a phone call he’d previously forgotten; that’s when he saw it. “I looked up and saw a Maryland Lottery sign right in front of me,” he tells officials. He decided to walk into the store — 24/7 Convenience in Laurel — and pick out three 100X The Cash tickets for $20 a pop. While the first two were losses, the third ticket turned out to be a lucky $1 million …
'An Out-Of-Body Experience': NY Woman Claims $3M Lottery Prize 'An Out-Of-Body Experience': NY Woman Claims $3M Lottery Prize
'An Out-Of-Body Experience': NY Woman Claims $3M Lottery Prize A Long Island woman discussed the shock she experienced when she realized she won a $3 million lottery prize. Josephine Julich, of East Northport, claimed a top prize from the New York Lottery’s "X Series 50X" scratch-off game, NY Lottery just announced. "Winning this jackpot felt like an out-of-body experience," she told NY Lottery after claiming the prize. Julich received her prize as a single, lump-sum payment of $1,640,520 after required withholdings, the lottery said. NY Lottery said Julich plans to use the funds for "retirement, her children, to have some fun, and for charitable cau…