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‘I Had To Take A Shot’: White Elephant Gift Sparks $77,777 Scratch-Off Win In St. Mary's County ‘I Had To Take A Shot’: White Elephant Gift Sparks $77,777 Scratch-Off Win In St. Mary's County
‘I Had To Take A Shot’: White Elephant Gift Sparks $77,777 Scratch-Off Win In St. Mary's County A holiday party tradition turned into a Christmas miracle for a lucky man after a White Elephant gift exchange ended with a $77,777 Lottery win, officials said. Joshua Hill was hosting a festive holiday gathering at his home in the Avenue community of St. Mary’s County weeks ago when guests participated in the popular White Elephant gift swap, Maryland Lottery officials mused. During the game, Hill’s original gift was stolen, forcing him to select another option from the remaining pile, officials said. His pick was a bottle of Crown Royal topped with a beanie, a gift submitted by his wife’s…
$1M Jackpot: Christmas Comes Early For East Meadow Man $1M Jackpot: Christmas Comes Early For East Meadow Man
$1M Jackpot: Christmas Comes Early For East Meadow Man A Nassau County lottery player is starting the new year as a millionaire after winning a $1 million top prize on a lottery scratch-off ticket. Jose Molina, of East Meadow, claimed the $1,000,000 prize on the Millionaire Maker scratch-off game, according to the New York Lottery. Molina opted to receive his winnings as a single lump-sum payment of $651,000 after those pesky required federal and state withholdings. The winning ticket was purchased at the gas station located at 144 Hempstead Turnpike in West Hempstead. As of this writing, four $1 million top prizes remain available on the Mil…
Scratch-Off Tickets Sold Across Bergen, Passaic; Including $10K Winners At Walmart, ShopRite Scratch-Off Tickets Sold Across Bergen, Passaic; Including $10K Winners At Walmart, ShopRite
Scratch-Off Tickets Sold Across Bergen, Passaic; Including $10K Winners At Walmart, ShopRite Several North Jersey lottery players are cashing in after winning scratch-off tickets worth up to $600,000, state officials said. The largest prize was $600,000 on a Colossal Crossword ticket, which was sold Sept. 22 at Manor Sweet Shoppe in Rutherford, according to the New Jersey Lottery. Other recent winners include: A $20,000 Crossword ticket sold Sept. 23 at Super K Food Store in Rochelle Park. A $10,000 Stacks of Green ticket sold Sept. 24 at ShopRite #217 in Wayne. A $10,000 200X Cash Blitz ticket sold Sept. 27 at Walmart #5752 in Garfield.
Lotto Love: East Bridgewater Woman Matches Husband’s $1M Win With Jackpot Of Her Own Lotto Love: East Bridgewater Woman Matches Husband’s $1M Win With Jackpot Of Her Own
Lotto Love: East Bridgewater Woman Matches Husband’s $1M Win With Jackpot Of Her Own A Massachusetts woman matched her husband’s $1 million Massachusetts State Lottery win with a seven-figure prize of her own. Megan Armstrong of East Bridgewater won the prize playing the "$5,000,000 100X Cashword," a $20 scratch-off ticket. Her husband, Greg, claimed a $1 million jackpot on a Cashword ticket in 2016. Armstrong opted for a one-time payment of $650,000 before taxes instead of the annuity, which would have paid out $1 million over 20 years. She said she plans to use the winnings for home improvements. Greg told lottery officials after his win that he wanted to put the money t…
$5 Million Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket Sold At Lehigh County GIANT $5 Million Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket Sold At Lehigh County GIANT
$5 Million Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket Sold At Lehigh County Giant A Pennsylvania Lottery Scratch-Off ticket worth $5 million was sold in Lehigh County, officials announced on Monday, Aug. 4. The winning $5,000,000 Lion’s Share ticket was purchased at GIANT Food Stores, located at 7150 Hamilton Boulevard in Lower Macungie Township, according to a release. The store will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the prize-winning ticket. The $5,000,000 Lion’s Share is a $50 game that offers top prizes of $5 million. Scratch-Off prizes expire one year from the game’s end-sale date posted at palottery.com. Players are urged to immediately sign the back of their ti…
Newly Minted Millionaire: Friend Gifts Worcester Lottery Winner $1M Winning Ticket Newly Minted Millionaire: Friend Gifts Worcester Lottery Winner $1M Winning Ticket
Newly Minted Millionaire: Friend Gifts Worcester Lottery Winner $1M Winning Ticket A Worcester man won a $1 million lottery prize on a ticket a friend gifted him.  Matthew Tracy won the seven-figure prize playing the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$10,000,000 Bonanza," a $20 scratch-off ticket.  Tracy elected to take the lump-sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity, which would have paid out the full amount over 20 years.  He said he has no idea how he'll spend the money because he's still in shock.  The winning ticket was bought at Wachusett Farms, 106 Worcester St. in West Boylston. The store will get a $10,000 bonu…
Feeling Lucky? $3M Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Lansdale CVS Feeling Lucky? $3M Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Lansdale CVS
Feeling Lucky? $3M Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Lansdale CVS One lucky shopper in Pennsylvania is probably still catching their breath after scratching their way to a $3 million windfall. A winning “$3,000,000 Gold Ticket” scratch-off ticket was sold in Montgomery County, at the CVS store located at 548 Doylestown Road in Lansdale, the Pennsylvania Lottery confirmed. The store will also collect a cool $10,000 bonus just for selling the ticket. The winning scratcher comes from a $30 game that offers top prizes of $3 million. And while the winner’s identity hasn’t been made public, someone out there now has a very golden ticket indeed. Scratch-Off p…
Newly Minted Millionaire: Dad Gifts Daughter $2M Winning Mass Lottery Ticket Newly Minted Millionaire: Dad Gifts Daughter $2M Winning Mass Lottery Ticket
Newly Minted Millionaire: Dad Gifts Daughter $2M Winning Mass Lottery Ticket A Georgia woman is $2 million richer thanks to her dad after he bought her a winning lottery ticket in East Boston.  Vanesa Menijvar Acosta, of Norcross, Georgia, is the first $2 million winner in the Massachusetts State Lottery's "$25,000,000 Mega Money” scratch-off ticket. The $50 game went on sale earlier this month.  Acosta chose to take the lump sum payment of $1.3 million (before taxes) rather than the annuity, which would have paid the full amount over 20 years.  She said she plans to use the money to pay for college.  Acosta's dad bought the winning ticket at&n…
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Worcester Karate Instructor Kicks His Way Into Millionaire's Club $1M Lottery Jackpot: Worcester Karate Instructor Kicks His Way Into Millionaire's Club
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Worcester Karate Instructor Kicks His Way Into Millionaire's Club A Massachusetts karate instructor will have a near-infinite number of boards to break after scoring a $1 million prize in the state lottery.  Alan D'Allessandro, of Worcester, won the payday playing the “$5,000,000 100X Cashword” game, a $20 scratch-off ticket.  Related: Winthrop Winner Lands $1 Million Lottery Windfall D'Allessandro chose to receive the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity, which would have paid the full amount over 20 years.  He bought the winning ticket at Edgemere Mini Mart, 1 Pineland Ave. #9 in Shrewsbury. The store rece…
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Fall River Winner Said Color Helped Her Land Payday $1M Lottery Jackpot: Fall River Winner Said Color Helped Her Land Payday
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Fall River Winner Said Color Helped Her Land Payday A woman who won $1 million in the Massachusetts State Lottery said the color of the ticket was one of the major deciding factors in why she bought it.  Maria Manchester, of Fall River, won the payday playing the “Emerald Mine 50X” game, a $5 scratch-off ticket.  Manchester elected to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity, which would have paid the entire amount over 20 years.  She said she chose that particular ticket because it was a newer game, and it was green.  Manchester bought the ticket at AMS Food Mart, 2307 Sout…
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Plymouth Winner Plans To Spoil Grandson With His Payday $1M Lottery Jackpot: Plymouth Winner Plans To Spoil Grandson With His Payday
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Plymouth Winner Plans To Spoil Grandson With His Payday A man who won $1 million in the Massachusetts State Lottery said he wants to use the money to buy a boat and bring his grandson aboard as his first mate.  David Mulligan, of Plymouth, won the seven-figure prize on a “$2,000,000 50X Cashword” game, a $10 scratch-off ticket. Related: Winthrop Man Has Sensible Plan For $1 Million Lottery Jackpot He chose to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity, which would have paid out the $1 million over 20 years.  Mulligan brought his son Joseph along to collect the prize.  Mulligan bought the winn…
Woman Scratches 25 Wins On One Ticket, Racks Up $50K Lottery Payday In Anne Arundel Woman Scratches 25 Wins On One Ticket, Racks Up $50K Lottery Payday In Anne Arundel
Woman Scratches 25 Wins On One Ticket, Racks Up $50K Lottery Payday In Anne Arundel An Anne Arundel County woman’s lucky streak wasn’t just one big win—it was 25 of them, all on the same scratch-off ticket, adding up to a whopping $50,000, lottery officials said. The food service worker, who is going by “Sandra” to share her story, picked up a $10 Mega Bucks scratch-off in Crownsville and started scratching.  She hit $25 on the first number, then $1,000 on the next. Then another. And another. By the time she was done, her ticket was a financial masterpiece: Four $10,000 wins; Nine $1,000 wins; A mix of $25, $100, and $200 wins. Total haul? $50,000 from 25 separate …
$25K Scratch-Off From ShopRite Among Three Bergen County Lottery Winners Sold Last Week $25K Scratch-Off From ShopRite Among Three Bergen County Lottery Winners Sold Last Week
$25K Scratch-Off From ShopRite Among Three Bergen County Lottery Winners Sold Last Week Luck was in the air last week as three lottery players in Bergen County scratched and matched their way to big prizes—one of them scoring a cool $25,000! The biggest win came on Feb. 22 when a Crossword Bonanza scratch-off ticket, worth $25,000, was sold at South River Street Store in Hackensack, lottery officials said. That same day, another lucky player picked up a 200X Cash Blitz ticket at Circle P Food Store in New Milford—a move that turned into a $10,000 payday. Just days earlier, on Feb. 18, someone grabbed a Mega Hot 7’s ticket from Krauszer’s in Wallington and walked away with a $…
$1M Lottery Win Turns Car Trouble Into Retirement Plans for Aberdeen Couple $1M Lottery Win Turns Car Trouble Into Retirement Plans for Aberdeen Couple
$1M Lottery Win Turns Car Trouble Into Retirement Plans for Aberdeen Couple What started as a bad day with car trouble turned into a million-dollar miracle for a Maryland couple, who are now mapping out their early retirement plans thanks to a lucky scratch-off ticket. The Harford County winner, who chose the alias “Corbin Martin”, was just running errands when fate intervened.  Borrowing his mom’s car to check on his own vehicle in the shop, he stopped at Royal Farms on Churchville Road to put air in the tires, and decided to grab a MONOPOLY X100 scratch-off ticket with the $20 in his pocket. A casual Lottery player, "Corbin Martin" usually sticks to Po…
$10 Scratch-Off Turns $100K Lottery Win For Charles County Couple $10 Scratch-Off Turns $100K Lottery Win For Charles County Couple
$10 Scratch-Off Turns $100K Lottery Win For Charles County Couple A Charles County husband and wife hit the jackpot this week, turning a $10 Mega Bucks scratch-off ticket into a $100,000 top-prize win—and then danced their way through their living room to celebrate. The lucky couple, one an office worker and the other a delivery driver, are no strangers to Maryland Lottery wins.  They regularly buy scratch-offs and have previously cashed in on some nice Pick 4 prizes. But this time, their luck hit a whole new level and they danced their way to the bank with a six-figure prize. “We decided to get a ticket while we were there,” the wife said, describi…
$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…
House Hunter Wins $50K Lottery Ticket In Baltimore House Hunter Wins $50K Lottery Ticket In Baltimore
House Hunter Wins $50K Lottery Ticket In Baltimore House hunting in Maryland just got a whole lot easier for one New York couple, thanks to a scratch-off ticket that turned into a $50,000 jackpot.  Juan Infante, a longtime lottery fan and diehard Orioles supporter, scored big during a visit to Baltimore, proving that sometimes Lady Luck shines on baseball fans too. Infante and his wife have been eyeing homes in Maryland’s competitive market when a pit stop at Sam’s Lobby Shop on North Calvert Street added some serious cash to their down payment fund.  “Maryland’s doing a great job,” Infante joked after claiming his prize. “This i…
Baltimore Lottery Player Hits $50K Jackpot Twice With Same Lucky Numbers Baltimore Lottery Player Hits $50K Jackpot Twice With Same Lucky Numbers
Baltimore Lottery Player Hits $50K Jackpot Twice With Same Lucky Numbers A Baltimore man’s lucky numbers have paid off—again. Paul Cypress, a 35-year Lottery veteran, has defied the odds for the second time in two years, winning $50,000 from the Maryland Lottery’s Pick 5 game with the exact same numbers. The odds of winning once are slim. Winning twice? Practically unheard of. But for Cypress, who discovered his latest win during a holiday party, it’s Christmas miracle. He says his wife reminded him to check the tickets, at which point he realized he defied the odds and, in fact, won again. He decided to keep the news private until they returned home, at which …
$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.
A Million Reasons To Believe: Aberdeen Couple Strikes Lottery Gold A Million Reasons To Believe: Aberdeen Couple Strikes Lottery Gold
A Million Reasons To Believe: Aberdeen Couple Strikes Lottery Gold An Aberdeen couple is planning their next big move—literally—after a $1 million Maryland Lottery win on a scratch-off ticket purchased at their local Wawa. The husband and wife, who have played Lottery games together for more than 30 years, hit the jackpot on the $20 Gold Rush 777 scratch-off game, claiming the life-changing prize earlier this week. “He said, ‘Mama, it’s a million-dollar winner,’” the wife recalled of her husband’s calm announcement after scratching off the ticket at home. Still skeptical, she checked it herself. “I still don’t believe it,” she said. The winning number, 1…
Newly Minted Millionaire: Woburn Man Vacation Bound With Newfound Cash Newly Minted Millionaire: Woburn Man Vacation Bound With Newfound Cash
Newly Minted Millionaire: Woburn Man Vacation Bound With Newfound Cash As snow begins to reach Massachusetts, one Woburn man dreams of white sandy beaches thanks to his $1 million lottery win.  William Juarez of Woburn won the seven-figure ticket playing the “$4,000,000 Money Bags," a $10 scratch-off ticket.  Juarez chose the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity. He said he plans to use the money to take a vacation to Florida.  Juarez bought the ticket at ABC Mini Market at 41 Granite St. in Worcester. The store will receive a $10,000 bonus for the sale.
$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. 
Newly Minted Millionaire: Bridgewater Woman Lands Major Payday Newly Minted Millionaire: Bridgewater Woman Lands Major Payday
Newly Minted Millionaire: Bridgewater Woman Lands Major Payday A Bridgewater woman landed a seven-figure jackpot in the Massachusetts State Lottery this week.  Beverly Colton won the $1 million prize in the lottery's “$4,000,000 Platinum Jackpot,” a $10 scratch-off ticket.  Related: Winthrop Man Lands $1 Million Lottery Payday She chose to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  Colton bought the ticket at Roche Bros at 233 Broad St. in Bridgewater. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for the sale. 
$4M Richer: Scratch-Off Sold In Elmer Wins Enormous Prize $4M Richer: Scratch-Off Sold In Elmer Wins Enormous Prize
$4M Richer: Scratch-Off Sold In Elmer Wins Enormous Prize A scratch-off lottery ticket worth $4 million was purchased at a convenience store in Salem County, officials said. The 200X Cash Blitz scratch-off was sold at the Sunoco Food Mart on Chestnut Street in Elmer, the New Jersey Lottery said in a news release on Monday, Oct. 28.  Each ticket costs $30 and the $4 million prize is the game's largest. The winner was bought at the gas station near Elmer Lake on Saturday, Oct. 26.  The 200X Cash Blitz game started on Saturday, Aug. 3. Out of 8,897,860 printed tickets, two $4 million prizes are remaining. A $1 million …
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. 
Ravens-Themed Scratch-Off Ticket Sold At MGM National Harbor Lands Maryland Man $200K Prize Ravens-Themed Scratch-Off Ticket Sold At MGM National Harbor Lands Maryland Man $200K Prize
Ravens-Themed Scratch-Off Ticket Sold At MGM National Harbor Lands Maryland Man $200K Prize It was a scratch-off ticket, not success at the tables or solid sports betting that landed a Maryland man a $200,000 jackpot at the MGM National Harbor Hotel and Casino in Oxon Hill. "Rob" a veteran Lottery player, said that he was in the right place at the right time when he took a break from betting to pick up a Ravens X10 scratcher that landed him the six-figure prize. The Prince George's County resident said that last week, he was finishing making his weekly football picks at the casino when the purple Baltimore Ravens-themed ticket caught his eye at the Lottery vending machine. Days l…
Lottery Luck Strikes Twice For Maryland Family After Great-Grandmother Wins $50K On Scratcher Lottery Luck Strikes Twice For Maryland Family After Great-Grandmother Wins $50K On Scratcher
Lottery Luck Strikes Twice For Maryland Family After Great-Grandmother Wins $50K On Scratcher Lightning struck twice for a lucky Maryland family that has cashed in big playing Lottery games, this time to the tune of $50,000 for a great-grandmother in Baltimore. A pair of winning jackpot tickets have now come to the same househod after a woman won $50,000 playing a Ca$h Plu$ scratch-off ticket just three years after her daughter won a $100,000 Lottery prize. "She was like, ‘Mom, stop lying,’” the woman, who lives with her equally lucky daughter, mused, though she says that they didn't believe her at first. However, she did win the five-figure prize, which the 75 year old declared as…
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Winning Ticket Sold In Quincy $1M Lottery Jackpot: Winning Ticket Sold In Quincy
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Winning Ticket Sold In Quincy It was a very lucky day for one Bay Stater after they won $1 million in the Massachusetts State Lottery on Thursday, Sept. 19.  The End of Summer Trust collected the cash for the winner. They won the seven-figure payday playing the “777” game, a $10 scratch-off ticket.   Related: Braintree Man Preps For Future With $1 Million Lottery Win The winner chose to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  They bought the winning ticket at Family Convenience at 263 Water St. in Quincy. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for the sa…
Winning $1M Lottery Scratcher Sold At Severn Liquor Store Winning $1M Lottery Scratcher Sold At Severn Liquor Store
Winning $1M Lottery Scratcher Sold At Severn Liquor Store An otherwise mundane day turned into a memorable one for a Maryland man who had a hunch, made a pit stop at an area liquor store, and picked up a winning $1 million scratcher. The man told Lottery officials in Baltimore that he was driving past Severn Liquors in the 8200 block of WB&A Road in Severn when he had a hankering to try his luck on a scratch-off ticket. "I just had a hunch," he mused. That urge turned out to be fortuitous for the Anne Arundel County man, who purchased a $20 Millionaire's Club ticket, because he "liked the look of the game" and because it was relatively n…
Winning $50K Scratcher Sold At Maryland Liquor Store To Persistent Frederick County Player Winning $50K Scratcher Sold At Maryland Liquor Store To Persistent Frederick County Player
Winning $50K Scratcher Sold At Maryland Liquor Store To Persistent Frederick County Player Persistence paid off for a Maryland Lottery winner who continued buying tickets until ultimately cashing in on a $50,000 jackpot. After what now looks like a modest Keno win of $465, an enthusiastic Frederick County Lottery player decided to test his luck with a scratch-off ticket. Which led to the purchase another scratch-off ticket. Then another scratch-off. Then, what started as a $30 gamble led to the fateful purchase of a 200X The Cash scratcher that landed for a second-tier $50,000 prize at Paddock Wine & Spirits in Woodbine. According to Lottery officials, the Frederick C…
$1M Lottery Ticket Sold In Dalton $1M Lottery Ticket Sold In Dalton
$1M Lottery Ticket Sold In Dalton It was a very lucky day for one Bay Stater after they collected a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery.  The Wallace P. Gator Trust collected the seven-figure prize from the winning “$5,000,000 100X Cashword” ticket. Related: Western Mass Man Is Newly Minted Millionaire The winner chose to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  Kelly’s Package Store at 653 Main St. in Dalton sold the $20 scratch-off ticket. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for the sale.