Mass. man claims $32M Mega Millions lottery jackpot

Comment #28

Simba774 — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 09:28:47 GMT

He said didn't even have to check the tickiet because he knew in his heart that he was the winner. I can feel the same way today, and I'm guessing those 6 numbers will not match.

Comment #27

TheRightPrice — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 20:31:38 GMT

What a nice story! Now my turn please

Comment #26

ressuccess — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 19:24:23 GMT

Congratulations to the winner in Massachuetts.

Comment #25

Simba774 — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 09:45:07 GMT

I just bought 5 dollars worth of QPs for this Wednesday's PB. It really doesn't matter, but I always buy more than one ticket when the JP is high. It's a stupid habit, but in reality, you can buy 20 tickets and still do not win. You can go to ten different stores and still lose.

Comment #24

corius$1918! — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 16:53:16 GMT

Congratulations to the winner! Good Story.

hopefully they talked about things first, before the girlfriend quits her job. Meaning not just a marriage proposal but a wedding at the justice of peace, then set a date for the real wedding how many months they need to plan their wedding, without spending a fortune on one day.

She clearly is not a goldigger since she's with him through the rough period of his being unemployed

Comment #23

yctink32 — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 18:58:54 GMT

Yes he took it from me. ah now there's a face to the person that took my money. i play $6 megaplied the drawing before and my balls were 22 9 33 and they came out with 44. then they give Candido the 22 plus 3 of my white balls from that ticket. yes it was in line with the 22. someone hates my gut man. but i'm happy for him. he's in the same boat as me. i'm so in need of a good turn

Comment #22

Justwinbaby — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:01:40 GMT

Congratulations to the winner! I pray him all the best moving forward

Comment #21

Coin Toss — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 22:41:28 GMT

Not sure you could get that on. Remember the female pharmacist that won the Mega Millions? She hired professional make up people and showed up for the press confenrence disguised, but she still showed up.

I'm not sure that Illinois allows you to send in a beard .

This is from the Illinois lottery website FAQ page:

Can I avoid having my name released if I am a winner?

To assure other players that prizes are paid to winners, the Lottery makes public the name, home city and amount won.... [ More ]

Comment #20

Simba774 — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 07:39:41 GMT

He no longer has worry about paying bills again, if he does right with the money. Good for him. When we win we are NOT going on television! Illinois says one must do a one time press conference, but I'm sorry, that's ain't happening. Our lawyer will claim it. As much as I would to get that experience of being up there claiming millions, my safety and family's safety is much more important.

Comment #19

dallascowboyfan — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 01:53:52 GMT

Congrats Candido

Comment #18

eddessaknight — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 01:51:18 GMT

Bon Dia Candido -CONGRATS I do hope that striking at rich will prove a blessing not a curse for all concerned/

EddessaKnight

Comment #17

CashWinner$ — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 01:22:15 GMT

CONGRATULATIONS

Comment #16

Coin Toss — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:17:05 GMT

Where, oh where, did you get that

Comment #15

THRIFTY — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:09:51 GMT

He is a THRIFTY LOTTERY PLAYER.He knew that A LOTTERY STOP LOSS LIMIT is very important to be a successful lottery player over the long run.He used the following strategy to win

1) PLAY MORE OFTEN FOR LESS LINES. LOTTERY STOP LOSS LIMIT= BUY A SINGLE LINE. https://www.lotterypost.com/thread/234945

Comment #14

cbr$ — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:50:07 GMT

congrats to Candido Oliveira on a great win, God bless his girlfriend hope he is keeping her since she quitting her job.

Comment #13

dpoly1 — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:05:31 GMT

Congrats to Candido Oliveira, and now it is time for the nice man from Scottdale Pennsylvania to win. No pics or interview though

Comment #12

konane — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 13:30:26 GMT

Congratulations Candido Oliveira! WTG

Comment #11

sully16 — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 10:35:32 GMT

Congrats Candido, enjoy.

Comment #10

OldSchoolPa — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 09:05:31 GMT

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 lo... [ More ]

Comment #9

maringoman — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 02:24:13 GMT

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

Comment #8

paulap — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 02:15:19 GMT

God bless him...many years of happiness for him nd his family.....ONE SINGLE TICKET.......WOW

Comment #7

rdgrnr — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 01:43:23 GMT

I got a thrill up my leg which tells me the winner's gonna be in Tennessee.

Comment #6

kyokushin187 — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 01:25:48 GMT

My win is coming soon.hopefully sooner than later.like tonight.

Comment #5

Piaceri — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:56:41 GMT

Congrats to Mr. Oliviera! No more unemployment checks! Good for him. He sounds very level headed.

Comment #4

rdgrnr — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:51:46 GMT

Way to go Candido!

Everybody says you're a nice guy. That makes me glad you won it.

God bless you and yours.

Comment #3

redhot7 — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:25:18 GMT

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

Comment #2

TnTicketlosers — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:18:02 GMT

Another well deserving couple getting a better life,I wish them so many years of happiness.

Comment #1

dearsha — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 23:58:38 GMT

i hope iam next iam happy for him and his family

Mass. man claims $32M Mega Millions lottery jackpot

Lottery Post — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 23:50:54 GMT

Includes video report

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,