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19-year-old Massachusetts man hits lifetime lottery jackpotNews Story
What could be better than getting an Xbox or a new car for Christmas? For one 19-year-old Barre, Massachusetts, resident, the answer is a gift that will keep on giving. Zachary Pearson became the ninth grand prize winner in the Massachusetts State Lottery's $1,000 a Week for Life instant game after he received lottery tickets for Christmas and used the winnings to purchase more, including the grand prize winner, according to the Massachusetts State Lottery. The winning lottery ticket was p
Jan 3, 2017, 9:21 pm - Todd - Lottery News

Mass. Lottery's new raffle game to offer $20M top prizeReply
Massachusetts doesn't have a large population, but when you combine with areas within 1 hour of its borders, you pick up a lot of other areas (Southern Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, the entire state of Rhode Island, most of Connecticut, and the Albany NY area). Massachusetts proximity to other states, plus other mid-sized cities (plus Boston), you've got a ripe breeding ground. It is also reasonable to expect visting Taxachusetts, er, I mean Massachusetts will be enticed to buy a ticket in such
Apr 27, 2007, 4:12 pm - rdc137 - Lottery News

A lottery ticket run to the borderReply
Big business calls the shots, what's new? Follow the money - look at campaign donations!But relax everyone! If you live in a state without a lottery, you don't have to waste time and money crossing state lines. Just call Massachusetts lottery from the comfort of your own home, it' a toll free number, order over the phone and the tickets will be shipped to you. I don't know how much Massachusetts makes from out-of-state sales, it must be millions.If you live in a state without a lottery and would
Dec 14, 2005, 3:46 am - goldrush - Lottery News

Store owner who stole customer's winnings stripped of lottery licenseNews Story
A North Andover, Massachusetts, convenience store owner who admitted stealing a customer's winning lottery ticket has been stripped of his license to sell Massachusetts Lottery tickets, a lottery spokeswoman said.Police said Simboli kept the ticket and claimed the prize.Gelarderes reported the incident to police after she realized she'd played the winning numbers.Simboli, who maintains addresses in Beverly and North Andover, pleaded guilty in Lawrence District Court on Tuesday to a charge of lar
Jun 29, 2005, 5:00 pm - Todd - Lottery News

Massachusetts woman scratches $1 million winning lottery ticketNews Story
Lorraine Vitagliano got a great Christmas present: $1 million from a $5 Lottery scratch ticket. The $1,000,000 Super Buck$ instant game offers 10 $1 million prizes.The winner was purchased by Vitagliano's sister at the Gateway Newsstand at the Northshore Mall in Peabody, according to information provided by the Massachusetts Lottery Commission. The store will receive a $10,000 commission for selling the lucky ticket. Vitagliano went to Braintree with her husband, Alphonse, her son Mark and he
Dec 30, 2004, 8:33 am - Todd - Lottery News

Mass. Lottery to announce winner of $294 million Mega Millions jackpotNews Story
In a press conference to be held Friday, July 9, 2004 at 11:30 AM, the Massachusetts Lottery will present the winner of the record $294 million Mega Millions jackpot with a ceremonial check.Massachusetts State Treasurer and Lottery Chairman Timothy P. Cahill will introduce the winner and present the check. The winner's identity will be revealed at the press conference.The $294 million jackpot from the Friday, July 2, 2004 Mega Millions drawing, was the result of 15 consecutive jackpot rollovers
Jul 8, 2004, 3:21 pm - Todd - Lottery News

One ticket wins $290 million Mega Millions lottery jackpotNews Story
The was one winning ticket sold for Friday's record $290 million Mega Millions jackpot.The winning ticket was sold in Lowell, Massachusetts.The $290 million jackpot is an estimated amount that is expected to increase after the eleven Mega Millions states complete their count of actual ticket sales.In Massachusetts, jackpot winners have up to one year to claim their prize, and the jackpot must be claimed in person at lottery headquarters in Braintree.The winner can take the annuity jackpot in 26
Jul 3, 2004, 2:13 am - Todd - Lottery News

$135 Million Powerball Winners From New Hampshire, MassachusettsNews Story
The winners of last week's $135 million Powerball jackpot are from New Hampshire and Massachusetts and will go public this afternoon.The lottery says the winners are family members who live in the Conway, N.H., area and in the greater Boston area. They plan to hold a news conference at the New Hampshire Lottery offices in Concord.The winning ticket is the largest Powerball jackpot ever awarded in New Hampshire. It was sold at the State Line Store in Center Conway, along the Maine border. It's be
Sep 5, 2003, 8:32 am - Todd - Lottery News

Online lottery sales not approved by Massachusetts lawmakersNews Story
Massachusetts lottery players are going to have to wait a little bit longer if they want to buy lottery tickets online. In their most recent economic development bill passed Sunday, Massachusetts legislators chose not to authorize the state lottery to begin online gaming. Lawmakers said that they wanted to address other priorities. Those included $500 million in funding for MassWorks infrastructure, and $45 million for new equipment in career and technical education. A new tax deduction to
Aug 2, 2016, 3:40 pm - Todd - Lottery News

Is the future of the Mass. Lottery online?News Story
Includes audio report Massachusetts has the highest per capita spending on the lottery, and the Massachusetts State Lottery raked in almost $1 billion in net profit last year. And yet, some state officials say there's an imminent threat to the Massachusetts lottery internet gambling. State Treasurer Steve Grossman wants to beat both the federal government and private gambling companies to the punch. He plans to ask the Legislature to change state law so that the Massachusetts lottery can g
Jan 10, 2013, 9:18 am - Todd - Lottery News