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Newly Minted Millionaire: Dudley Woman Lands Major Lottery Payday Newly Minted Millionaire: Dudley Woman Lands Major Lottery Payday
Newly Minted Millionaire: Dudley Woman Lands Major Lottery Payday It was a very lucky week for one Worcester County woman after she won a $1 million cash prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery.  Anna Ceppetelli, of Dudley, won the seven-figure prize playing the "$15,000,000 Money Maker,” a $30 scratch-off game. Ceppetelli chose to take the lump-sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  She bought the ticket at Xtra Mart, 465 East Main St. in Southbridge. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for the sale. 
$2M In Lottery Prizes Sold Across New Jersey This Week: Here's Where $2M In Lottery Prizes Sold Across New Jersey This Week: Here's Where
$2M In Lottery Prizes Sold Across New Jersey This Week: Here's Where New Jersey Lottery players celebrated a winning streak last week, with 12 prizes of $10,000 or more claimed from Nov. 18 to Nov. 24.  Among the biggest prizes were two $500,000 top wins, and over $2 million in total winnings, according to the NJ Lottery. Here’s a full breakdown of this week’s winners and where the lucky tickets were sold: Nov. 18, 2024: Powerball – $150,000, HC Good Neighbor Pharmacy, 1071 Route 37, Toms River, Ocean County. Candy Cane Cash – $100,000, A & M Convenience, 2201 South Clinton Ave., South Plainfield, Middlesex County. Crossword – $20,000, MPM Servic…
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Sheffield Man Wants To Have Some Fun With Winnings $1M Lottery Jackpot: Sheffield Man Wants To Have Some Fun With Winnings
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Sheffield Man Wants To Have Some Fun With Winnings A Berkshire County man who won a $1 million jackpot in the Massachusetts State Lottery said he wants to use the money to let loose as he nears retirement.  Michael Koldys, of Sheffield, won the seven-figure prize playing the $20 scratch-off game “$5,000,000 100X Cashword." Related: Mass. Man Knows How He'll Spend His $1 Million Lottery Payday Koldys elected to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  He said he wants to buy a boat, save some for retirement, and enjoy the rest.  Koldys bought the winning ticket at Silk’s Variety at 107 …
Double The Fun: Pair Of $1M Lottery Prizes Claimed By Mastic, St. James Men Double The Fun: Pair Of $1M Lottery Prizes Claimed By Mastic, St. James Men
Double The Fun: Pair Of $1M Lottery Prizes Claimed By Mastic, St. James Men Talk about a massive payday. Two Long Island men have a million more reasons to be smiling after winning seven-figure lottery prizes. Jose Carranza, of Mastic, claimed a $1 million prize on the “Platinum Power” scratch-off game, New York Lottery announced. He purchased the lucky ticket in east Moriches, at East End Marketing on Montauk Highway. After paying Uncle Sam, Carranza pocketed $416,641. Not to be outdone was Ricky Alessi, of St. James, who claimed his own $1 million windfall after hitting a Powerball second prize for the drawing held Monday, May 27. Alessi received a lump sum…
Newly Minted Multi-Millionaire: Worcester Woman Lands Massive Payday Newly Minted Multi-Millionaire: Worcester Woman Lands Massive Payday
Newly Minted Multi-Millionaire: Worcester Woman Lands Massive Payday A Worcester woman said she has big plans for her and her family after winning a $4 million jackpot in the Massachusetts State Lottery.  Laura Capalbo won the massive payout playing the $10 scratch-off game “100X Cash." Related: Mass. Chef Lands $10 Million Payday She chose to take the lump sum payment of $2.6 million (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  She said she wants to use the money to travel and help her family.  She bought the ticket at Family Farms at 98 Boston Turnpike in Shrewsbury. The store will receive a $40,000 bonus for the sale. 
Newly Minted Millionaire: Worcester Man Has Sensible Plan For His $1M Payday Newly Minted Millionaire: Worcester Man Has Sensible Plan For His $1M Payday
Newly Minted Millionaire: Worcester Man Has Sensible Plan For His $1M Payday While some lottery winners buy fancy cars or lavish homes with their jackpots, a recent Worcester winner has a much more reasonable approach.  Jose Tejada Grullon won $1 million in the Massachusetts State Lottery playing the “Bonus 100X" $10 scratch-off game.  He chose to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  Grullon says he is going to invest the money.  He bought the ticket at O’Hara’s Wine & Liquors at 402 W. Boylston St. in Worcester. The store will get $10,000 for the sale.
Winning $100K Scratcher Sold At Laurel Liquor Store Has Lottery Player Eyeing Bigger Prizes Winning $100K Scratcher Sold At Laurel Liquor Store Has Lottery Player Eyeing Bigger Prizes
Winning $100K Scratcher Sold At Laurel Liquor Store Has Lottery Player Eyeing Bigger Prizes A Maryland Lottery player who won big playing a scratch-off game he picked up at a Prince George's County liquor store is eyeing another zero on his next jackpot, he says. "Alex the Great," a Laurel resident who chose a royal moniker while remaining anonymous, is feeling lucky - but wants to get luckier - after winning the top prize playing the 8th Edition of the $100,000 Crossword game on a ticket he picked up at a local liquor store. "I’ve been playing the Lottery for years," he mused while collecting his cash this week. "I enjoy trying out different games because they all offer diff…
Newly Minted Millionaire: Braintree Man Has Big Plans For His Big Win Newly Minted Millionaire: Braintree Man Has Big Plans For His Big Win
Newly Minted Millionaire: Braintree Man Has Big Plans For His Big Win A Braintree man said he's looking toward the future after claiming a $1 million jackpot in the Massachusetts State Lottery.  Mark Farina won the seven-figure sum playing the $10 scratch-off game “$2,000,000 50X Cashword." Related: Weymouth's Lottery Luck Continues — Third Winner In Two Weeks Farina chose to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity. He said he plans to use that cash to make repairs around his home, invest in his retirement, and help his family.  Farina bought the ticket at Resendes Market, 960 Washington St., Brain…
$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…
$100,000 Lottery Ticket Sold In Methuen $100,000 Lottery Ticket Sold In Methuen
$100,000 Lottery Ticket Sold In Methuen It was a very lucky day for one Bay Stater when they picked up a $100,000 lottery ticket on the border with New Hampshire.  The six-figure ticket was won playing the $30 "$15,000,000 Money Maker" scratch-off game. There is one $15 million, one $1 million, and 22 $100,000 tickets in the game that haven't been found.  Related: Mass. Woman Planning Getaway After $1 Million On Movie-Themed Game The $100,000 win was the biggest jackpot collected on Wednesday, Aug. 1.  The winning ticket was bought at Ted's Stateline Mobil at 551 Broadway in Methuen. The store will get a $…
$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…
$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) …
$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…
$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. 
$5M Lottery Jackpot: Western Mass Winner Has Big Plans For Newfound Fortune $5M Lottery Jackpot: Western Mass Winner Has Big Plans For Newfound Fortune
$5M Lottery Jackpot: Western Mass Winner Has Big Plans For Newfound Fortune A Berkshire County woman who claimed a $5 million Massachusetts State Lottery jackpot said she wants to buy a new car with her winnings. And she should get a good deal since she works for the dealership.  Kathy Burgess, of Laneborough, won the massive payday by playing the $20 scratch-off game "$5,000,000 100X Cashword." He chose to take the lump sum payment of $3.25 million rather than the annuity.  Burgess bought the ticket at Price Chopper's Market 32 at 555 Hubbard Ave. in Pittsfield. The store will get a $50,000 bonus for the sale.
$5M Lottery Ticket Sold In Western Mass $5M Lottery Ticket Sold In Western Mass
$5M Lottery Ticket Sold In Western Mass A shopping trip in Berkshire County changed the life of one lucky Bay Stater when they won $5 million in the Massachusetts State Lottery.  The seven-figure ticket was the grand prize in the $20 scratch-off game "$5,000,000 100X Cashword." They collected their payday on Tuesday, June 18.  The winner's name was not released.  They bought the ticket at Price Chopper's Market 32 at 555 Hubbard Ave in Pittsfield. The store will receive a $50,000 bonus for the sale.  It was the biggest payday in the state on Tuesday, but there was plenty of money to go around. There wer…
$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. 
$100,000 Lottery Ticket Sold In Saugus $100,000 Lottery Ticket Sold In Saugus
$100,000 Lottery Ticket Sold In Saugus It's been a lucky week for one Bay Stater when they won $100,000 playing the Massachusetts State Lottery.  The winner claimed the ticket on Tuesday, May 28, in the "$100,000 Power Shot," a $2 scratch-off game.  Related: Lowell Man Wins $1 Million Lottery Jackpot The winner's name was not released.  They bought the ticket at the Alltown convenience store at 1123 Broadway. The store will get a $1,000 bonus for the sale.  The winner was among 865 people who won $600 or more in the state lottery on Tuesday. Click here to see a list of prizes won.
Berks County Lotto Player Wins $5M Playing 'MONOPOLY' Scratch-Off Berks County Lotto Player Wins $5M Playing 'MONOPOLY' Scratch-Off
Berks County Lotto Player Wins $5M Playing 'Monopoly' Scratch-Off A Weis shopper in Kutztown spent 50 bucks this week to become a millionaire.  The lucky player won $5 million playing the "MONOPOLY Own It All" scratch-off game, Pennsylvania Lottery officials announced on Monday, Jan. 29.  The Weis location at 15260 Kutztown Road will receive a $10,000 bonus for its part, lotto reps said.  All scratch-off winners have up to one year from the date of purchase to redeem their tickets. Winners should immediately sign the back of their slip and call the Lottery at 1-800-692-7481. To learn more, visit palottery.com. 
Long Island Man Hits $3M Jackpot Playing Scratch-Off Game Long Island Man Hits $3M Jackpot Playing Scratch-Off Game
Long Island Man Hits $3M Jackpot Playing Scratch-Off Game A Long Island man’s bank account has received a massive boost just in time for the holidays. Vincent Burzotta, of West Babylon, claimed a $3 million jackpot after hitting it big playing the Multiplier Craze scratch-off game, New York Lottery announced. Burzotta purchased the top prize-winning ticket in West Babylon, at the Kiana Wine and Liquor located at 926 Little East Neck Road. After giving Uncle Sam his share, he took home a lump sum payout just north of $1.4 million. Scratch-off games generated over $4.4 billion in total sales during fiscal year 2022-2023, lottery officials said. …
$10M Lottery Win: Sushi Dinner Helps Groveland Man Score Massive Payday $10M Lottery Win: Sushi Dinner Helps Groveland Man Score Massive Payday
$10M Lottery Win: Sushi Dinner Helps Groveland Man Score Massive Payday A hungry Essex County man decided to pick up some lottery tickets while at his favorite restaurant earlier this month and walked away with some sushi and $10 million.  John Boyce of Groveland is the first eight-figure winner in the “$10,000,000 Premier Cash” $20 scratch-off game. He bought three tickets that day, with the third one making him an instant multi-millionaire.  Boyce chose to take the lump sum payment of $6.5 million (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  He plans to use the money to pay off his mortgage, buy a new car, and invest, lottery officials said. …
Windfall: $1M Lottery Prize Claimed By Hudson Valley Man Windfall: $1M Lottery Prize Claimed By Hudson Valley Man
Windfall: $1M Lottery Prize Claimed By Hudson Valley Man He took a gamble and it paid off, big time. Putnam County resident James Gilchrist, of Mahopac, claimed a $1 million top prize playing a Multiplier Money scratch-off game, New York Lottery announced. After paying Uncle Sam, he took home a not-too-shabby lump sum totaling $546,840. Gilchrist bought the incredibly lucky ticket in Mahopac, at the Route 6 Deli located at 1100 Route 6. As of Friday, there was still one top prize remaining on the Multiplier Money ticket. Players can check their tickets on the New York Lottery website. Scratch-off games have proven quite lucrative for New York…
Million-Dollar Winner: Long Island Man Takes Home Top Lottery Prize Million-Dollar Winner: Long Island Man Takes Home Top Lottery Prize
Million-Dollar Winner: Long Island Man Takes Home Top Lottery Prize One lucky Long Island man is raking in the green after winning the top prize in a scratch-off game. Keith Zarek, of Massapequa Park, claimed the $1 million New York Lottery’s VIP Millions prize on Thursday, May 4, lottery officials announced. The winning ticket was purchased at J&Z Deli Grocery in Ridgewood, located at 67-11 Myrtle Avenue. Zarek received his payment as a single lump sum and received a total of $651,000 after required withholdings. According to lottery officials, there are still 25 $1 million top prizes and four $5 million prizes available on the VIP Millions tick…
Baltimore City Man Uses $50K Scratch-Off To Follow His Dreams, Help Community Baltimore City Man Uses $50K Scratch-Off To Follow His Dreams, Help Community
Baltimore City Man Uses $50K Scratch-Off To Follow His Dreams, Help Community A Baltimore City scratch-off player puzzles his way to a Deluxe Crossword game top prize, winning $50,000. The lucky player, calling himself “Tony Stark” in honor of the character behind the super hero Iron Man, selected the winning $5 Deluxe Crossword 6th Edition scratch-off on a visit to his favorite retailer, Grace Grocery in Baltimore. The winner has told only a few people about his luck. Much like the billionaire industrialist Tony Stark or "Iron Man," lottery winner “Tony Stark” says he plans to use the funds for an endeavor that will help his neighborhood. He wants to fulfill his dre…