$1M Lottery Jackpot: Thompson Winner Planning 'Nice Lunch,' Investments With Cash $1M Lottery Jackpot: Thompson Winner Planning 'Nice Lunch,' Investments With Cash
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Thompson Winner Planning 'Nice Lunch,' Investments With Cash A Connecticut woman had a little fun with the Massachusetts State Lottery when she told them she planned to enjoy a nice lunch with the $1 million jackpot she claimed this week.  Helena Greenleaf, of Thompson, won the seven-figure prize playing the “$2,500,000 Merry & Bright” game, a holiday-themed $10 scratch-off ticket.  Related: $10.8 Million Lottery Ticket Sold In Wilton She elected to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  Outside of that lunch, Greenleaf said she'll invest her winnings.  She bought the ticket at C…
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Holbrook Woman Plans To Live Out Dream Of Every Winner $1M Lottery Jackpot: Holbrook Woman Plans To Live Out Dream Of Every Winner
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Holbrook Woman Plans To Live Out Dream Of Every Winner A Massachusetts woman says she plans to use her lottery winnings to do what most players dream of: prepare for retirement. Nancy Hurley-Shannon, of Holbrook, recently claimed the third $1 million prize in the lottery's new "Celtics Banner 18" scratch-off game. The $10 ticket from the Massachusetts State Lottery honors the historic NBA franchise's 18 titles, including the championship the team won last season. Related: Chelmsford Man Wins First $1 Million Prize in Celtics-Themed Lottery Hurley-Shannon opted for a lump-sum payment of $650,000 instead of the annuity. She said she plans to u…
Newly Minted Millionaire: Taunton Woman Knows How She'll Spend Her Payday Newly Minted Millionaire: Taunton Woman Knows How She'll Spend Her Payday
Newly Minted Millionaire: Taunton Woman Knows How She'll Spend Her Payday It was a lucky week for one Bay State woman who landed a $1 million jackpot in the Massachusetts State Lottery.  Cristiane Freitas, of Taunton, collected her seven-figure prize from playing the "Waves of Cash" game, a $5 scratch-off ticket. She won the third and final $1 million jackpot in that game Related: Chelmsford Man Slam Dunks $1 Million Lottery Prize In New Celtics Game She took the lump sum of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity. Freitas plans to invest that money.  Freitas bought the winning ticket at Canaan Fuels, 53 Court St. in Taunton. The store …
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Malden Man Has Big Plans For Major Win $1M Lottery Jackpot: Malden Man Has Big Plans For Major Win
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Malden Man Has Big Plans For Major Win A Malden man had a very lucky week playing the Massachusetts State Lottery.  Andrew Carr won $1 million playing the “$4,000,000 Bonus Money" game, a $10 scratch-off ticket.  He chose to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity. He plans to invest that money for his future.  Carr bought the ticket at Dandea’s Superette at 790 Main St. in Malden. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for the sale.
Lucky Salem Lottery Winner Earns $25K A Year For Life Lucky Salem Lottery Winner Earns $25K A Year For Life
Lucky Salem Lottery Winner Earns $25K A Year For Life A Massachusetts woman claimed a yearly prize that will keep on giving.  Felicia Linton, of Salem, won the multi-state $25,000 a year for life prize in the Lucky for Life game after the first five numbers on her Quic Pic ticket matched those selected in the Dec. 15 drawing. Linton claimed her prize Thursday, December 26 at Massachusetts State Lottery headquarters in Dorchester. She chose the cash option and received a one-time payment of $390,000 (before taxes). She said she plans to invest her winnings. Linton bought her winning ticket at Nicole’s Food Store, 406 Essex St. in Sal…
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Greenfield Man Collects Major Payday With New Ticket $1M Lottery Jackpot: Greenfield Man Collects Major Payday With New Ticket
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Greenfield Man Collects Major Payday With New Ticket Christmas came early for a Western Massachusetts man who collected a $1 million jackpot in the state lottery.  John Swan, of Greenfield, collected his seven-figure win from the “$1,000,000 Merry & Bright," game, a $5 scratch-off ticket. It's part of the six holiday-themed games the lottery launched earlier this year.  He decided to take the lump-sum payment of $650,000 rather than the annuity.  Swan bought the ticket at Orange General Store at 217 East Main St. in Orange. The store will receive a $10,000 bonus for the sale. 
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. 
$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 …
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Fitchburg Has Newly Minted Millionaire $1M Lottery Jackpot: Fitchburg Has Newly Minted Millionaire
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Fitchburg Has Newly Minted Millionaire This squeaky wheel is well-greased.  The Squeaky Wheel Trust has claimed a $1 million lottery jackpot. A trust allows the winner to remain anonymous.  Related: East Boston Woman Knows How She'll Spend Her $1 Million Jackpot The winner collected the payout by playing the Massachusetts State Lottery's “Lifetime Millions" game, a $50 scratch-off ticket.  They chose to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  Honey Farms at 487 Princeton Road in Fitchburg sold the ticket. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for the sale. 
$1M Lottery Jackpot: East Boston Woman Knows How She'll Spend Her Payday $1M Lottery Jackpot: East Boston Woman Knows How She'll Spend Her Payday
$1M Lottery Jackpot: East Boston Woman Knows How She'll Spend Her Payday An East Boston woman this week collected her seven-figure check after winning the money playing the Massachusetts State Lottery, authorities said.  Yoselinne Martinez won $1 million playing the “$4,000,000 Bonus Loot," a $10 scratch-off game.  Related: Bridgewater Woman Lands Massive Payday In Lottery Martinez chose to take the lump-sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity. She said she'll use that money to buy a home.  Martinez bought the ticket in Newtown Food Market at 87 Medford St. in Charlestown. The store will get a $10,00 bonus for the s…
$1M Lottery Payday: Winthrop Man A Newly Minted Millionaire $1M Lottery Payday: Winthrop Man A Newly Minted Millionaire
$1M Lottery Payday: Winthrop Man A Newly Minted Millionaire A Winthrop man collected a $1 million prize playing in the Massachusetts State Lottery. Facundo Cuello collected his seven-figure prize playing the “$10,000,000 Bonanza," a $20 scratch-off ticket. Related: Taunton Man Lands $1 Million Jackpot In Mass. Lottery He chose the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  Cuello said he would be sensible with the money and invest his winnings.  He bought the winning ticket at Energy North, 2 Shirley St., Winthrop. The store will receive a $10,000 bonus. 
Newly Minted Millionaire: Dorchester Man Has Big Plans For His Big Payday Newly Minted Millionaire: Dorchester Man Has Big Plans For His Big Payday
Newly Minted Millionaire: Dorchester Man Has Big Plans For His Big Payday A Dorchester man won a $1 million jackpot in the Massachusetts State Lottery last week.  Emanuel Correia won the seven-figure prize for playing the "300X" game, a $30 scratch-off ticket.  Related: Taunton Man Wins $1 Million Jackpot On $5 Lottery Ticket He chose to take the lump sum of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  Correia plans to buy a home with his winnings.  He bought the ticket at Star 50 Convenience at 303 Geneva Ave. in Dorchester. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for the sale.