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BRAINTREE, Mass. — A lottery winner has come forward in Boston and claimed the $32 million Mega Millions jackpot from the Fri., Aug. 19, 2011 drawing. The $32 million winner was introduced at a news conference on Tuesday. The newest multi-millionaire in Massachusetts is a 47-year-old man who lives in Dorchester. He used to be a record keeper, but has been unemployed ever since he was laid off. Candido Oliveira bought a single Quick Pick ticket last week for Mega Millions, matching all five numbers for the $32 million jackpot. "I'm glad somebody in the neighborhood finally won it," said Gary Staples, neighbor. "It's always elsewhere." "He's a nice guy, very hardworking. I'm happy for him. I wish him the best of luck," said a woman. The store owner gets $50,000 for selling the winning ticket, and already plans to give most of it away. "I'm going to pay some bills, I'm going to take care of my employees also and a big portion is going to go back to the community," said Hani El-Shurafa, store owner. Oliveira says he's been very calm ever since the moment he found out. "I feel good. The first thing is to take care of my family, my friends...do good things," said Oliveira. "He actually called me at work and told me the news and I couldn't believe him because he always likes to joke around. I got home and he showed me the ticket," said Edite Monteiro, Oliveira's girlfriend. Oliveira's girlfriend says she will be quitting her job at the registry. 
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i hope iam next iam happy for him and his family | | |
United States Member #71625 February 19, 2009 890 Posts Offline | | Posted: August 23, 2011, 8:18 pm - IP Logged | |
Another well deserving couple getting a better life,I wish them so many years of happiness. | | |
California United States Member #112386 June 17, 2011 494 Posts Offline | | Posted: August 23, 2011, 8:25 pm - IP Logged | |
Candido Oliveira bought a single Quick Pick ticket last week for Mega Millions, matching all five numbers for the $32 million jackpot. A single Quick Pick  ? He must be one of the luckiest person in America. Most people won by buying at least 5 tickets or joining an office pool. He won by buying just one ticket. Congratulation to the winner. One day, hopefully I could be that lucky  | | |
Ridge Runner - Oracle of the Appalachians Way back up in them dadgum hills, son! United States Member #74415 April 28, 2009 12433 Posts Offline | | Posted: August 23, 2011, 8:51 pm - IP Logged | |
Way to go Candido! Everybody says you're a nice guy. That makes me glad you won it. God bless you and yours. I'll never forget old whats-his-name...
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Wannabe Won Percenter Republic of Texas United States Member #58035 January 9, 2008 764 Posts Offline | | Posted: August 23, 2011, 8:56 pm - IP Logged | |
Congrats to Mr. Oliviera! No more unemployment checks! Good for him. He sounds very level headed.  Clear eyes, full hearts, Texas forever!  PROUD MEMBER OF THE 85% (what's left of the 99% after you take out the lefties and the OW anarchists) Wannabe member of the 1%. Is VenomV12 a troll? | | |
cornwall,ct United States Member #102665 December 23, 2010 236 Posts Offline | | Posted: August 23, 2011, 9:25 pm - IP Logged | |
My win is coming soon.hopefully sooner than later.like tonight. | | |
Ridge Runner - Oracle of the Appalachians Way back up in them dadgum hills, son! United States Member #74415 April 28, 2009 12433 Posts Offline | | Posted: August 23, 2011, 9:43 pm - IP Logged | |
My win is coming soon.hopefully sooner than later.like tonight. I got a thrill up my leg which tells me the winner's gonna be in Tennessee. I'll never forget old whats-his-name...
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nassau bahamas United States Member #5379 June 27, 2004 77 Posts Offline | | Posted: August 23, 2011, 10:15 pm - IP Logged | |
God bless him...many years of happiness for him nd his family.....ONE SINGLE TICKET.......WOW!!!!!!!!!! | | |
Massachusetts United States Member #37842 April 14, 2006 961 Posts Offline | | Posted: August 23, 2011, 10:24 pm - IP Logged | |
God bless him...many years of happiness for him nd his family.....ONE SINGLE TICKET.......WOW!!!!!!!!!! I remember reading the part of one ticket again because I thought it was a mistake. I know they're looking at us from wherever and shaking their heads with "oh ye of little faith" under their breaths. Who are they you ask? the lotto gods! | | |
Gurnee, Illinois United States Member #50189 February 12, 2007 711 Posts Offline | | Posted: August 24, 2011, 5:05 am - IP Logged | |
Very nice...he must from either Cape Verde or Brazil. I am next to win! :D When I do, I will visit both of those places! I did find it interesting to read the final two paragraphs of the news article. Mr. Oliveira won. Oliveira's girlfriend says she will be quitting her job at the registry. Unless he has already proposed marriage to her, I think her move might be a bit premature and presumptive. I can tell you that if I were Mr. Oliveira, I would drop her like a hot rock...unless she looks better than the hottest negra Brazilian model (no not Gisele). Even then, I would still be cautious...just look to Hollywood and professional sports as to what might happen should you have an undercover gold-digger by your side.   But then again, since he has no job, the media was just chomping at the bit to find someone who would break the streak of "I am not going to quit my job just yet just because I won the lottery!" Now time for my QPs to match the Powerball jackpot. I might even take a road trip to buy some state lottery tickets...my motto may change to "Will travel to play the lottery" Get MONEY!!! Winning a JACKPOT lottery is all the HOPE and CHANGE I desire!!! NOW give me MONEY! | | |
Housekeeper MICHIGAN United States Member #82269 October 28, 2009 13125 Posts Offline | | Posted: August 24, 2011, 6:35 am - IP Logged | |
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Atlanta, GA United States Member #1288 March 13, 2003 3316 Posts Offline | | Posted: August 24, 2011, 9:30 am - IP Logged | |
Congratulations Candido Oliveira! WTG!   Good luck to everyone!
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PA United States Member #66644 October 16, 2008 1280 Posts Offline | | Posted: August 24, 2011, 10:05 am - IP Logged | |
Congrats to Candido Oliveira, and now it is time for the nice man from Scottdale Pennsylvania to win. No pics or interview though ! 
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Cordova,Al. United States Member #104511 January 15, 2011 136 Posts Online | | Posted: August 24, 2011, 12:50 pm - IP Logged | |
congrats to Candido Oliveira on a great win, God bless his girlfriend hope he is keeping her since she quitting her job. | | |
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