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First $25 million scratch-off lottery prize claimed in MassachusettsNews Story
Largest instant prize ever awarded in Massachusetts state history By Kate Northrop The largest scratch-off prize in Massachusetts state history has been claimed at a whopping $25 million. Yesterday, the Massachusetts Lottery announced that it has officially awarded the biggest instant prize in the state's history to a trust. State lotteries have gradually been adding scratch-off tickets with bigger and better prizes in hopes of wowing and attracting players to their lottery ticke
Aug 16, 2023, 12:55 pm - Lottery News

VIDEO: July's Weekly Roundup in lottery newsNews Story
Dreamers and positive thinkers, this one is for you! By Kate Northrop Today, Lottery Post published a new installment of the Weekly Roundup series featuring some of the latest lottery stories. Lottery players that believe in positive affirmations and good karma may want to take note from a few of these winners. Years after tragedy struck an Iowa couple, a woman found herself gazing at a winning Powerball ticket worth $2 million, giving her the means to tie up loose ends from long
Jul 7, 2023, 5:08 pm - Lottery News

Massachusetts Mega Millions winner who had $3 million ticket stolen from him claims prizeNews Story
Cashier who tried to claim his prize arrested this week By Kate Northrop The lottery winner of a $3 million Mega Millions prize whose ticket was stolen from him by a liquor store cashier claimed his prize today, the Massachusetts Lottery announced. A press released published today by the Massachusetts Lottery confirmed that Paul Little of Lakeville did indeed receive his $3 million Mega Millions prize after a four-month investigation. Little, a diesel mechanic who works on marine
Jun 30, 2023, 1:29 pm - Lottery News

VIDEO: May's Weekly Roundup in lottery newsNews Story
Cashier steals a $3 million winning lottery ticket from customer will this end well? By Kate Northrop Today, Lottery Post published a new installment of the Weekly Roundup series featuring some of the most prominent lottery stories in the month of May. This month has seen a wide variety of notable news, from feel-good winners' stories to instances where winning the lottery might come with a negative consequence. One instance saw an Australian man win $15 million in the lottery an
May 26, 2023, 2:10 pm - Lottery News

Massachusetts father and son sentenced to prison for decade-long $20M lottery ticket schemeNews Story
State's top lottery ticket cashers' attempt to create statewide network of scammers halted for good By Kate Northrop A father and son duo from Massachusetts was sentenced to prison in federal court on Monday, concluding the case surrounding an absurd number of prize claims that turned out to be fraudulent. Ali Jaafar, 63, and Yousef Jaafar, 29, both of Watertown, have received their sentencing five months after being convicted of multiple counts related to a scheme that cheated the I
May 23, 2023, 1:22 pm - Lottery News

Massachusetts store clerk indicted after stealing lottery ticket worth $3 million from customerNews Story
Cashier switched her story during investigation, something didn't add up By Kate Northrop A liquor store clerk and her coworker have been indicted on charges that they stole a winning Massachusetts Lottery ticket worth $3 million and attempted to cash it in. Following a four-month investigation, a Plymouth County grand jury indicted Carly Nunes, 23, of Lakeville, on multiple criminal charges for stealing and attempting to claim a winning lottery ticket worth $3 million. Massachus
May 16, 2023, 6:32 am - Lottery News

Two $31 million Mega Millions lottery jackpots won in Massachusetts in one weekNews Story
Same jackpot amount won in the same state on two consecutive Tuesdays By Kate Northrop In just one week, two Mega Millions lottery jackpots both valued at $31 million were won in Massachusetts. There's something in the water in Massachusetts, where a lottery player won a $31 million Mega Millions jackpot just one week after another player in the state won a jackpot of the same value. On Tuesday, Jan. 24, one ticket won the $31 million jackpot in the multi-state Mega Millions game
Feb 1, 2023, 4:38 pm - Lottery News

Maryland and Massachusetts Lotteries announce $50 scratch-off ticketsNews Story
Two more states to join the $50 trend By Kate Northrop The Maryland Lottery and Massachusetts Lottery have both recently announced that they are on track to begin offering their first $50 scratch-off tickets this year. In February, Maryland and Massachusetts players will be able to pick out an expensive ticket next time they visit a lottery retailer. This year is a big milestone for the Maryland Lottery, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary since opening its doors on Jan. 2,
Jan 9, 2023, 5:24 pm - Lottery News

Massachusetts Lottery announces new Wheel of Luck gameNews Story
Replaces retiring All or Nothing game By Kate Northrop A new roulette-style game is making its way into Massachusetts Lottery retailers in two weeks. On Thurs., Jan. 19, The Wheel of Luck will make its debut with the intention of complementing Keno at Lottery retail locations. 'Wheel of Luck' will provide our customers with a fun, new alternative to play between Keno games, Massachusetts State Lottery Commission Chair Deborah B. Goldberg said. As the state's gaming market becomes
Jan 5, 2023, 11:13 am - Lottery News

Store owners return $1M lottery ticket to woman who had thrown it awayNews Story
A Massachusetts woman who accidentally tossed out a $1 million lottery ticket eventually collected her winnings thanks to the kindness and honesty of the owners of the convenience store where she bought it. Lea Rose Fiega bought the $30 Diamond Millions scratch-off ticket in March at the Lucky Stop convenience store in Southwick near where she works. I was in a hurry, on lunch break, and just scratched it real quick, and looked at it, and it didn't look like a winner, so I handed it over
Dec 29, 2022, 7:22 am - Lottery News