Blockbuster payday for Braintree player
April 22, 2008
George W. Nightingale became the 57th player to win $1 million in the Billion Dollar Blockbuster game from the Massachusetts State Lottery. Nightingale, pictured here with his wife Beth and Executive Director Mark Cavanagh, received his first of 20 annuity checks for $50,000 before taxes today at Lottery headquarters in Braintree.
He bought the lucky ticket at Marylou’s News on Cleveland Avenue in Braintree. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.
Billion Dollar Blockbuster is the biggest game ever created by an American lottery. The game features 130 instant prizes of $1 million and 10 instant prizes of $10 million. One lucky player will win $1 million a year for life.
Lottery delivers for UPS driver
April 4, 2008
Paul D. Nolan of Quincy won $1 million in an instant playing the Billion Dollar Blockbuster game from the Massachusetts State Lottery. Nolan, a UPS driver, received his first of 20 annuity checks today at Lottery headquarters in Braintree.
Nolan bought the lucky ticket at 7-Eleven on Copeland Street in Quincy. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.
Billion Dollar Blockbuster is the most popular game ever produced by the Massachusetts State Lottery. Players have already bought more than 26 million Blockbuster tickets in a just over six months.
Luck runs in the family
March 31, 2008
A Tewksbury player who just won $1 million from the Massachusetts State Lottery claimed his prize less than a year after his mother won $1 million.
Gregory F. Harding, who won an instant prize of $1 million playing the Billion Dollar Blockbuster game, received his first annuity check for $50,000 before taxes today at Lottery headquarters in Braintree. His mother won $1 million last July playing $800 Million Spectacular.
Harding bought the lucky ticket at Mc Sheffrey Auto on Main Street in Woburn. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.
Billion Dollar Blockbuster is the most popular game ever produced by the Massachusetts State Lottery. In less than six months on the market, the ticket has surpassed the $500 million mark in sales.
Call to work nets $10,000,000Jackpot
March 17, 2008
When Edmund J. Babcock was recently called into work at the Hull sewage plant, he stopped off on his way at a nearby convenience store to buy a Billion Dollar Blockbuster ticket. The brief detour changed his life when he won $10 million in an instant.
Babcock, pictured here with his wife Cheryl, received his first of 20 annuity checks for $500,000 before taxes today at Lottery headquarters in Braintree. A lifelong Hull resident, Babcock’s first purchase will be the house he currently rents.
He bought the lucky ticket at the Tedeschi’s at 672 Nantasket Ave. in Hull. The store will receive a $50,000 commission on the sale.
Billion Dollar Blockbuster is the biggest game ever created by an American lottery. The game features 10 instant prizes of $10 million and 130 instant prizes of $1 million. One lucky player will win $1 million a year for life.
Sweet Love Rewards Franklin Player
February 19, 2008
When cupid came to visit Barbara and Michael Curran on Valentine’s Day, one of his arrows carried a winning ticket from the Massachusetts State Lottery.
After playing the Valentine Day Doubler tickets she bought for her and her husband, Barbara Curran cashed in her winnings and bought Billion Dollar Blockbuster. tickets. Her run of good luck resulted in a $1 million instant jackpot – a little better present than a bouquet of wilted flowers.
Curran of Franklin says she plans on using her winnings on college tuition for her children. She received her first annuity check for $50,000 before taxes today at Lottery headquarters in Braintree.
She bought the lucky ticket at Village Mall Liquors in Franklin. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.
Swampscott player scores $1 million prize
February 6, 2008
William G. Moran of Swampscott won $1 million in an instant playing Billion Dollar Blockbustergame from the Massachusetts State Lottery. Moran received his first annuity check for $50,000 before taxes today at Lottery headquarters in Braintree.
He bought the lucky ticket at the 7-Eleven on North Shore Road in Revere. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.
Billion Dollar Blockbuster is the biggest game in American lottery history with more than $1 billion in prizes. The game features 10 instant prizes of $10 million and 130 prizes of $1 million.
Lucky strike for Taunton player
january 24, 2008
Michael J. Lemaire of Taunton became the latest Lottery millionaire when he won $1 million playing Billion Dollar Blockbuster from the Massachusetts State Lottery.
Lemaire, a father of three, said he will use the money to help pay off student loans. He received his first of 20 annuity checks for $50,000 before taxes today at Lottery headquarters in Braintree.
He bought the winning ticket from Nap’s Package Store near his workplace in Attleboro. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.
Billion Dollar Blockbuster, the biggest game ever created by an American lottery, has more than $1 billion in prizes. The $20 instant game features 130 instant prizes of $1 million and 10 instant prizes of $10 million. Lemaire is the 39th player to win $1 million since the game debut last fall.
North Brookfield mom hits jackpot
january 16, 2008
A North Brookfield mother of three won $1 million playing Billion Dollar Blockbuster, the hottest instant game from the Massachusetts State Lottery. Debra J. Brodeur, pictured here with her boyfriend Dana Kunst and Executive Director Mark Cavanagh, received her first of 20 annuity checks for $50,000 before taxes today at Lottery headquarters in Braintree.
Brodeur, the 36th player to win $1 million playing Billion Dollar Blockbuster, bought the lucky ticket at the Cumberland Farms on Main Street in North Brookfield. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.
Billion Dollar Blockbuster, the biggest game ever produced by an American lottery, has the highest prize payout in history. The game offers 130 instant prizes of $1 million and 10 instant prizes of $10 million. One lucky player will win $1 million a year for life.
Dream fulfilled for Holyoke woman
january 7, 2008
Lisa A Sapelli of Holyoke usually doesn’t play the Lottery. But when her deceased father told her in a dream to buy a ticket, she had to follow his advice.
Her dreams came true when she played the Billion Dollar Blockbuster ticket and won an instant prize of $1 million. She received her first of 20 annuity checks for $50,000 less taxes today at Massachusetts State Lottery headquarters in Braintree.
Sapelli bought the lucky ticket at Stop & Shop on Northampton Street in Holyoke. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.
Billion Dollar Blockbuster is the hottest game from the Massachusetts State Lottery with more than 16 million tickets sold in just over three months. The game offers the most prizes in Lottery history, including 130 instant prizes of $1 million and 10 instant prizes of $10 million. One lucky player will win the grand prize of $1 million a year for life.
Blockbuster jackpot for Leominster woman
January 3, 2008
A Leominster woman, who stopped off to buy a Billion Dollar Blockbuster ticket near her workplace, was rewarded with $1 million for making that purchase.
Olayne Duarte C. Wellington, pictured here with her husband Norman, received her first of 20 annuity checks for $50,000 before taxes today at Lottery headquarters in Braintree.
Wellington, who works at Emerson Hospital in Concord, bought the lucky ticket at Cumberland Farms at the intersection of Thoreau and Sudbury Roads in Concord. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.
Billion Dollar Blockbuster is the biggest game ever produced by any U.S. lottery. The $20 instant game offers 130 instant prizes of $1 million and 10 instant prizes of $10 million.
Lowell Couple Ring-In New Year as Millionaires
January 2, 2008
A Lowell couple became the first Lottery millionaires of the New Year today when they won $1 million playing the Billion Dollar Blockbuster from the Massachusetts State Lottery.
Michael and Lori Hicks, pictured here with Executive Director Mark Cavanagh, received their first of 20 annuity check for $50,000 less taxes today at Lottery headquarters in Braintree. The Hicks said they will use the money for their children’s education and to renovate their home.
They bought the winning ticket at Pete’s Exxon on Woburn Street in Lowell. The gas station will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.
Billion Dollar Blockbuster, the most popular game from the Massachusetts State Lottery, has 130 instant winners of $1 million and 10 instant winners of $10 million. One lucky player will win $1 million a year for life.
Big pay day for Weymouth barber
December 24, 2007
Scott C. Oreto of Weymouth had an early visit from Santa Claus when he won $1 million playing the Billion Dollar Blockbuster game from the Massachusetts State Lottery. Oreto, pictured here with Executive Director Mark Cavanagh, received his first check for $50,000 less taxes Christmas Eve at Lottery headquarters in Braintree.
Oreto, owner of Scott’s Barber Shop in Weymouth, said he will use the prize to expand his business. He bought the lucky ticket at 7-Eleven on Washington Street in Braintree. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.
The Billion Dollar Blockbuster, the biggest game ever in U.S. lottery history, has more grand prizes than any other instant game. Ten players will win $10 million instantly and another 130 players will win $1 million in an instant. One player will win the grand prize of $1 million a year for life.
Easy Street for Pittsfield Retiree
December 10, 2007
Fred R. Read, a retiree from Pittsfield, hit for $1 million instantly playing the Billion Dollar Blockbuster game from the Massachusetts Lottery.
Read, pictured here with Donna Grover and Executive Director Mark Cavanagh, received his first of 20 annuity checks for $50,000 before taxes today at Lottery headquarters in Braintree.
Read bought the winning ticket at the Big Y on Myrtle Street in Adams. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.
The Billion Dollar Blockbuster is the largest instant game in the history of American lotteries. Players will take home more than $1 billion in prizes with 130 instant prizes of $1 million and ten instant prizes of $10 million. One lucky player will win the grand prize of $1 million a year for life.
Blockbuster Win for Boxford Man
December 7, 2007
Michael T. Beckwith of Boxford became the Lottery’s newest millionaire when he claimed a $1 million prize playing the $20 Billion Dollar Blockbuster instant game.
Beckwith, shown here with Executive Director Mark Cavanagh, took home the first of 20 annuity checks of $50,000 before taxes.
He bought the lucky ticket at the Old Route 1 Exxon gas station located at 435 Newbury Street in Danvers. The gas station will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.
Arlington attorney lands a big prize
December 3, 2007
Robert W. Harrington bought a Billion Dollar Blockbuster ticket at South Station and landed the trip of a lifetime when he won $1 million playing the Massachusetts State Lottery instant game.
Harrington, an attorney from Arlington, received his first of 20 annuity checks for $50,000 before taxes today at Lottery headquarters in Braintree.
Harrington, pictured her with Executive Director Mark Cavanagh, bought the lucky ticket at Martin’s News Shop in South Station. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.
The Billion Dollar Blockbuster, the biggest game ever created by the Massachusetts State Lottery, has 130 instant prizes of $1 million and 10 instant prizes of $10 million. One lucky player will win the grand prize of $1 million a year for life.
A Blockbuster win for Saugus man!
November 27, 2007
John F. Duggan of Saugus just became the 20th lucky player to win a $1 million prize playing the Lottery’s Billion Dollar Blockbuster instant game. Duggan, shown here with his wife Cecelia and Lottery Executive Director Mark Cavanagh, today collected the first of 20 annuity payments of $50,000 before taxes.
Duggan bought the Billion Dollar Blockbuster ticket at Amato’s Discount Liquors located at 206 Lincoln Ave., in Saugus. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.
American Dream comes true for Salvadoran Immigrant
November 23, 2007
A 26-year-old immigrant from El Salvador captured the American Dream today when he won $10 million instantly playing the Billion Dollar Blockbuster from the Massachusetts State Lottery.
Abimael Erazo Reyes, who emigrated from Central America six years ago, is only the second person to win such a large instant prize in the history of American lotteries. Sandra I. Grant, a tour bus driver from Martha’s Vineyard, won the first $10 million prize on Nov. 14.
Reyes, who lives in Chelsea, said he plans to use the money to attend school and become more fluent in English. Reyes, pictured here with Executive Director Mark Cavanagh, received his first of 20 annuity checks for $500,000 before taxes today at Lottery headquarters in Braintree. Reyes, who works as a laborer for a Hingham company, bought the winning ticket at One Stop Market on Central Avenue in Chelsea. The store will receive a $50,000 commission on the sale.
“The best part of this job is meeting so many happy winners,” Cavanagh said. “We’re happy to see a hard working young man hit for our biggest instant prize.”
The Billion Dollar Blockbuster, the biggest game ever offered, has 10 instant tickets with $10 million prizes. The game also has an incredible 130 tickets with $1 million instant prizes. One lucky player will win $1 million a year for life.
Huge Prize for Westport Mom!
November 19, 2007
Pauline Gagne became the 17th player to win $1 million playing the Billion Dollar Blockbuster instant game from the Massachusetts State Lottery. Gagne, a mother and grandmother, received her first of 20 annuity checks of $50,000 before taxes today at Lottery headquarters in Braintree.
Gagne, pictured here with Chief of Staff Al Grazioso, bought the winning ticket at Watuppa Package store on State Road in Westport. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.
The Billion Dollar Blockbuster is the biggest game ever created by the Massachusetts Lottery. It has 130 instant prizes of $1 million and 10 instant prizes of $10 million. One lucky player will win $1 million a year for life.
South Boston Man Wins $1 Million
November19, 2007
Michael R. Napolitano of South Boston hit for $1 million playing the Billion Dollar Blockbuster, the hottest game from the Massachusetts State Lottery. Napolitano, pictured here with Executive Director Mark Cavanagh, received his first of 20 annuity checks of $50,000 before taxes today at Lottery headquarters in Braintree.
Napolitano bought the lucky ticket at Store 24 on East Broadway in South Boston. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.
The Billion Dollar Blockbuster is the biggest game ever produced by the Massachusetts State Lottery with more than $1 billion in prizes. Players can win 130 instant prizes of $1 million and 10 instant prizes of $10 million. One lucky player will win the grand prize of $1 million a year for life.
Chelsea woman hits for $1 million
November 2, 2007
Gertrude Citron of Chelsea struck it rich playing the Billion Dollar Blockbuster game, winning $1 million instantly from the Massachusetts State Lottery. Citron, pictured here with her daughter Tracey, received her first annuity check of $50,000 before taxes today at Lottery headquarters in Braintree.
Citron bought the lucky ticket at Broadway Variety in Chelsea. The story will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.
The Billion Dollar Blockbuster is the biggest game ever created by the Massachusetts Lottery. It has 130 instant prizes of $1 million and 10 instant prizes of $10 million. One lucky player will win $1 million a year for life.
Walpole grandfather hits for $1 million
October 29, 2007
Robert E. Pellowe, a Walpole grandfather, won $1 million instantly playing the Billion Dollar Blockbuster, the biggest instant game from the Massachusetts State Lottery.
Pellowe, who is retired from the U.S. Air Force, received his first annuity check of $50,000 before taxes today at Lottery headquarters in Braintree.
He bought the winning ticket at Mimi’s Variety on Main Street in Walpole. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.
The Billion Dollar Blockbuster, which debuted last month, has the highest payouts in Massachusetts Lottery history. The game will make 130 instant millionaires and 10 additional players will win $10 million. One lucky player will win the grand prize of $1 million a year for life.
Big Tip for Waitress 
October 23, 2007
Susan S. McLaughlin of Weymouth hit for $1 million playing the Billion Dollar Blockbuster instant game. She came to Massachusetts State Lottery headquarters in Braintree today to collect her first of 20 annuity payments of $50,000 before taxes.
McLaughlin, pictured with Massachusetts State Lottery Executive Director Mark Cavanagh, works as a waitress. She bought the lucky ticket at the Tedeschi on Washington Street in Quincy. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.
The Billion Dollar Blockbuster, a $20 instant game, debuted on Sept. 25, 2007 and offers 130 prizes of $1 million and 10 prizes of $10 million. One lucky player will win $1 million a year for life.
Big prize for Westfield Woman
October 16, 2007
Maria A. Bennett of Westfield hit for $1 million playing the Billion Dollar Blockbuster instant game. She came to Massachusetts State Lottery headquarters in Braintree today to collect her first of 20 annuity payments of $50,000 before taxes.
Bennett, pictured here with Massachusetts Lottery Executive Director Mark Cavanagh, bought the winning ticket at Raja Mart on Southampton Road in Westfield. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.
The Billion Dollar Blockbuster, a $20 instant game, debuted on Sept. 25, 2007 and offers the highest prize payout in Lottery history.
Ludlow Man Wins $1 Million!
October 11, 2007
Makssuel A. Batista of Ludlow is the latest lucky player to win $1 million in the Billion Dollar Blockbuster instant game. He came to Massachusetts State Lottery headquarters in Braintree today to collect his first of 20 annuity payments of $50,000 before taxes.
Batista, pictured here with Massachusetts Lottery Director of Sales Paul Sternburg, bought his winning ticket at the Cumberland Farms on East Street in Ludlow. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.
Batista, who works as a manager at a Dunkin’ Donuts, plans to buy a house with his prize money.
The Billion Dollar Blockbuster, a $20 instant game, debuted on Sept. 25, 2007 and offers the highest prize payout in Lottery history.
$1 Million Prize for Milton Man!
October 9, 2007
Jeff Magnaghi of Milton is the fourth lucky Lottery player to claim a $1 million prize playing the Billion Dollar Blockbuster instant game since its debut on September 25, 2007.
Magnaghi, shown here with Executive Director Mark Cavanagh, collected the first of 20 annuity payments of $50,000 before taxes.
Magnaghi bought the lucky ticket at the Metrakas Deli located at 330 Pleasant Street in Milton. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.
The $20 Billion Dollar Blockbuster instant game débuted on September 25, 2007 and offers the highest prize payout in North America.
New Hampshire Man Has a Blockbuster Win!
October 2, 2007
Lemar Timothy Brown of Hudson, N.H. is the second lucky player to win a $1 million prize playing the Lottery’s Billion Dollar Blockbuster instant game, that debuted last week. Brown, shown here with Executive Director Mark Cavanagh, today took home the first of 20 annuity payments of $50,000 before taxes.
Brown bought the golden ticket at the Shaw’s Supermarket located at 16 Lindsay Street in Hyde Park. The supermarket will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.
Norton player hits the jackpot
April 4, 2008
Timothy P. Gariepy of Norton is the 54th Massachusetts State Lottery player to take home a $1 million instant prize in the Billion Dollar Blockbuster game.
Gariepy, pictured here with his wife Cindy and Executive Director Mark Cavanagh, received his first of 20 annuity checks for $50,000 before taxes today at Lottery headquarters in Braintree.
He bought the lucky ticket at Tedeschi Food Shop on Union Street in Franklin. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.
Billion Dollar Blockbuster features more million dollar prizes than any instant game in the history of American lotteries. Players will win 130 instant prizes of $1 million and 10 instant prizes of $10 million. One lucky player will win $1 million a year for life.
Northboro businessman takes home $1 million
April 3, 2008
Subhash K. Patel of Northboro won $1 million in an instant playing Billion Dollar Blockbuster from the Massachusetts State Lottery.
Patel, pictured here with Executive Director Mark Cavanagh and members of his family, owns a small business in his hometown. He received his first check for $50,000 less taxes today at Lottery headquarters in Braintree.
Patel bought the lucky ticket at Renaissance Wine on Maple Street in Shrewsbury. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.
Billion Dollar Blockbuster, the biggest game ever created by an American lottery, has surpassed the $500 million mark in sales in less than six months on the market. Players have already won 52 instant prizes of $1 million and five instant prizes of $10 million. One lucky player will win $1 million a year for life.
Shrewsbury man wins $1 million
March 20, 2008
Scott Marsden of Shrewsbury is the latest lucky Lottery player to win a $1 million prize playing the Billion Dollar Blockbuster instant game. Marsden, shown here, took home the first of his 20 annuity payments of $50,000 before taxes.
He bought the lucky ticket at Bee Zee Gas located at 177 Southwest Cutoff in Worcester. The gas station will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.
Big Birthday Present for Worcester Player
March 7, 2008
John R. Gregarczyk of Worcester celebrated his birthday with a $1 million jackpot courtesy of the Massachusetts State Lottery. Gregarczyk, whose birthday is tomorrow, won the prize playing the Billion Dollar Blockbuster game.
Gregarczyk, pictured here with Executive Director Mark Cavanagh, picked up his first of 20 annuity checks for $50,000 before taxes today at Lottery headquarters in Braintree.
Gregarczyk bought the lucky ticket at Lolo Food on Burncoat Street in Worcester. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.
Gregarczyk is the 46th Massachusetts Lottery player to win $1 million in the Billion Dollar Blockbuster game. The $20 game features 130 instant prizes of $1 million and 10 instant prizes of $10 million. One lucky player will win $1 million a year for life.
Instructor drives home with cool million
February 6, 2008
The manager of a Waltham driving school turned into the latest lottery millionaire when he won $1 million playing Billion Dollar Blockbuster from the Massachusetts State Lottery.
Frederick L.T. Lovely of Needham collected his first of 20 annuity checks for $50,000 before taxes today at Lottery headquarters in Braintree.
He bought the winning ticket at Family Market on Main Street in Waltham. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.
Billion Dollar Blockbuster is the hottest game from the Massachusetts State Lottery with nearly 22 million winning tickets. The game features 130 instant prizes of $1 million and 10 instant prizes of $10 million. One lucky player will win $1 million a year for life.
Wareham player wins big
january 29, 2008
Linda A. Belben of Ludlow is the 40th player to win $1 million instantly playing the Billion Dollar Blockbuster from the Massachusetts State Lottery.
Belben, pictured here with her boyfriend Andrew Juzba, received her first of 20 annuity checks for $50,000 before taxes today at Lottery headquarters in Braintree. Belben, who works in Springfield as a recruiting manager, said she plans on investing most of her winnings.
She bought the lucky ticket at Pride Stations and Stores on Burnett Road in Chicopee. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.
Billion Dollar Blockbuster, the biggest game ever by an American lottery, features 130 instant prizes of $1 million and another 10 instant prizes of $10 million. One lucky player will win $1 million a year for their life.
Wareham player wins big
january 23, 2008
Joseph P. Cooney of Wareham hit for a $1 million jackpot playing Billion Dollar Blockbuster from the Massachusetts State Lottery. Cooney is the 38th player to win $1 million instantly on the Blockbuster since the ticket debut just four months ago.
Cooney, pictured here with Chief of Staff Al Grazioso, bought the lucky ticket at Harry’s Country Store on American Legion Highway in Westport. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.
Billion Dollar Blockbuster, the biggest game ever produced by an American lottery, offers 130 instant prizes of $1 million and another 10 instant prizes of $10 million. One lucky player will win
Quincy player wins $1 million
january 17, 2008
John V. Mahoney of Quincy became the latest Lottery millionaire when he won $1 million playing the Billion Dollar Blockbuster instant game. Mahoney, pictured here with Executive Director Mark Cavanagh, received his first of 20 annuity checks for $50,000 before taxes today at Lottery headquarters in Braintree.
Mahoney, who plans to take a vacation with some of his winnings, bought the lucky ticket at Coffee Break Café on Old Colony Avenue in Quincy. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.
Mahoney is the 40th player to win at least $1 million playing Billion Dollar Blockbuster. The game features 130 instant prizes of $1 million and 10 instant prizes of $10 million. One lucky player will win the grand prize of $1 million a year for life.
Soda can deposits return $10 million for Oxford player
january 8, 2008
Stephen J. Hohne dutifully returned his bottles and cans all year long and put the change aside. On his New Year’s trip to recycle bottles, Hohne of Oxford plunked down his deposit money on instant Lottery tickets.
His efforts paid off tremendously when he bought a few Billion Dollar Blockbuster tickets at the Shaw’s Supermarket on Southbridge Street in Auburn. One of the tickets was a winner for $10 million -- the largest instant prize ever awarded by the Massachusetts State Lottery.
Hohne, pictured here with Executive Director Mark Cavanagh, always knew recycling made environmental and economic sense.
“I’ve been doing this for the past six or so years,” Hohne said at Lottery headquarters in Braintree. “Last year, I won $1,000. I guess I’ll keep doing it.”
He received his first of 20 annuity checks for $500,000 before taxes today. Hohne is the third Massachusetts Lottery player to win the gigantic, $10 million instant prize. The Shaw’s Supermarket that sold the lucky ticket will receive a $50,000 commission on the sale.
“It is very exciting for us to have sold this $10 million ticket. We are thrilled for the customer and their good fortune,” said Peter Babaian, store director at the Auburn Shaw’s Supermarket.
Billion Dollar Blockbuster is the biggest game ever produced by any American lottery with more than $1 billion in prizes. The game offers 10 instant prizes of $10 million and 130 instant prizes of $1 million. One lucky player will win $1 million a year for life.
Billion Dollar Blockbuster will also raise $154 million in aid for Massachusetts cities and towns. The Massachusetts State Lottery is in the midst of its best year ever with sales increasing by more than 6 percent.
Brockton player strikes it rich
january 7, 2008
Jose N. Lima of Brockton hit the jackpot for $1 million playing the Billion Dollar Blockbuster game from the Massachusetts State Lottery. Lima, pictured here with Executive Director Mark Cavanagh, received his first of 20 annuity checks for $50,000 less taxes today at Lottery headquarters in Braintree.
Lima bought the winning ticket at Westgate Shell on Oak Street in Brockton. The gas station will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.
Billion Dollar Blockbuster, the biggest game every produced by an American lottery, offers more than $1 billion in prizes. The game has the highest percentage payout in Massachusetts Lottery history, including 130 instant prizes of $1 million and 10 instant prizes of $10 million. One lucky player will win $1 million a year for life.
Rockport player hits jackpot
january 3, 2008
Harold O. Hilshey, Jr. is the latest winner of $1 million playing Billion Dollar Blockbuster – the hottest game from the Massachusetts State Lottery.
Hilshey, pictured here with Executive Director Mark Cavanagh, received his first of 20 annuity checks for $50,000 less taxes today at Lottery headquarters in Braintree. He bought the winning ticket at The Press Box on Park Street in Beverly. The agent will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.
Hilshey is the 31st player to win $1 million playing the $20 instant game since it was introduced last September. Billion Dollar Blockbuster is the biggest game ever in U.S. lottery history with more than $1 billion in prizes.
Boston man strikes it rich
January 3, 2008
James C. Feeney of East Wareham is the latest Lottery player to win a $1 million prize playing the Lottery’s $20 Billion Dollar Blockbuster instant game.
Feeney, shown here with Executive Director Mark Cavanagh, collected the first of 20 annuity payments of $50,000 before taxes.
He bought the lucky ticket at the Tedeschi’s Food Mart located at 3 Barker Road in Wareham. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.
Boston man strikes it rich
December 26, 2007
Stephen D. Barry of Boston became the latest Lottery millionaire when he hit for $1 million playing the Billion Dollar Blockbuster instant game.
Barry, pictured here with Chief of Staff Al Grazioso, received his first of 20 annuity checks for $50,000 less taxes today at Lottery headquarters in Braintree. Barry bought the lucky ticket at Mary’s Smoke Shop on Province Street in Boston. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.
The Billion Dollar Blockbuster is the hottest game offered by the Massachusetts State Lottery. The exciting $20 ticket has the most million dollar prizes ever available in an instant game. Ten players will win $10 million instantly while another 130 players will win $1 million. One lucky player will win $1 million a year for life.
Blockbuster Win for Dedham Man!
December 14, 2007
Haralambos Vlahos holidays just got a little brighter now that he has won a $1 million prize playing the Lottery’s Billion Dollar Blockbuster instant game.
Vlahos, shown here holding a Billion Dollar Blockbuster ticket, took away the first of 20 annuity payments of $50,000 before taxes.
He bought the lucky ticket at the Stop & Shop supermarket located at 60 Everett Street in Allston. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.
Clear win for Somerset radiology clerk
December 10, 2007
Vicki A. Spiker of Somerset won $1 million playing the Billion Dollar Blockbuster instant game from the Massachusetts State Lottery.
Spiker, a radiology clerk, received her first annuity check for $50,000 less taxes today at Lottery headquarters in Braintree.
Spiker, pictured here with her husband David and Executive Director Mark Cavanagh, said she wants to use her winnings to help abandoned and abused animals.
Spiker bought the lucky ticket at Stop and Shop in Somerset. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.
The Billion Dollar Blockbuster is the biggest game ever created by the Massachusetts Lottery. Players will win 130 instant prizes of $1 million and ten instant prizes of $10 million. One lucky player will win $1 million a year for life.
A Blockbuster win for Northbridge mother
November 29, 2007
Colleen A. Lavallee of Northbridge won $1 million instantly playing the Billion Dollar Blockbuster game from the Massachusetts State Lottery. Lavallee received her first of 20 annuity checks for $50,000 before taxes today at Lottery headquarters in Braintree.
Lavallee, pictured here with Executive Director Mark Cavanagh, bought the lucky ticket at TJ Farm on South Street in Westboro. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.
The Billion Dollar Blockbuster, the biggest game every created by the Massachusetts State Lottery, has 130 instant prizes of $1 million and 10 instant prizes of $10 million. One lucky winner will take home the grand prize of $1 million a year for life.
Big win for Software Engineer
November 26, 2007
Eric P. Fisher of Sutton had a lot to be thankful for over the holiday weekend when he bought a winning $1 million ticket in the Billion Dollar Blockbuster game. Fisher, a software engineer, received his first of 20 annuity checks for $50,000 before taxes today at Massachusetts Lottery headquarters in Braintree.
Fisher, pictured here with Executive Director Mark Cavanagh and a friend, bought the winning ticket at Nicks Country Market at Boston Road in Sutton. The store will receive a $10,000 commission ion the sale.
The Billion Dollar Blockbuster, the biggest game ever in Lottery history, has 130 instant prizes of $1 million and 10 instant prizes of $10 million. One lucky player will win the grand prize of $1 million a year for life.
Patriarch of Family Gets Lucky!
November 19, 2007
Timothy J. Bailey of Weymouth became a millionaire instantly by playing the Billion Dollar Blockbuster game from the Massachusetts State Lottery. He received his first of 20 annuity checks for $50,000 today at Lottery headquarters in Braintree.
Bailey, pictured with Executive Director Mark Cavanagh, said he plans to help his family with his winnings. He has five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Bailey bought the lucky ticket at RK Mart on Broad Street in Weymouth. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.
The Billion Dollar Blockbuster is the most exciting game ever produced by the Massachusetts State Lottery. The game boasts more than $1 billion in prizes including a grand prize of $1 million a year for life.
GRANDEST PRIZE EVER
for Vineyard woman
November 14, 2007
The Massachusetts State Lottery awarded $10 million -- the largest instant prize in history -- to a tour bus driver from Martha’s Vineyard.
Sandra I. Grant of Edgartown won $10 million instantly playing the new Billion Dollar Blockbuster game from the Massachusetts Lottery. Grant, pictured here with Executive Director Mark Cavanagh, received today her first of 20 annuity checks for $500,000 before taxes.
Grant, who first plans to pay off her bills with her winnings, will take a cruise and buy a new car. She bought her lucky ticket at Our Market in Oak Bluffs. The store will receive a $50,000 bonus for selling the ticket.
“She is a lovely woman and we wish her all the best,” Cavanagh said. “We’re thrilled to give her our largest instant prize ever.”
The Billion Dollar Blockbuster, the biggest game ever offered, has 10 instant tickets with $10 million prizes. The game also has an incredible 130 tickets with $1 million instant prizes. One lucky player will win $1 million a year for life.
The $20 instant ticket, which is available at more than 7,300 locations, went on sale Sept. 25 and has quickly become the most popular instant game ever created by the Massachusetts Lottery.
The Massachusetts Lottery is off to its best financial start ever this year with sales growing at more than 7.5 percent. The Billion Dollar Blockbuster is expected to bring in more than $154 million in local aid for Massachusetts cities and towns.
Cape Cod player wins big
October 30, 2007
John Halbert Jr., of East Falmouth, became the lucky thirteenth player to win $1 million in the Billion Dollar Blockbuster instant game from the Massachusetts State Lottery. Halbert received his first of 20 checks for $50,000 before taxes at Lottery headquarters in Braintree.
Halbert bought the lucky ticket at the Old Barn Package Store in Woods Hole. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.
The Billion Dollar Blockbuster is the largest game ever created by the Massachusetts State Lottery. The game contains 130 instant prizes of $1 million and 10 instant prizes of $10 million. One player will win $1 million a year for life.
Whitinsville teacher makes the grade
October 24, 2007
Krystina D. Molt of Whitinsville became the 11th player to win $1 million dollars instantly in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s Billion Dollar Blockbuster game. Molt, pictured here with Executive Director Mark Cavanagh, today received her first annuity check of $50,000 less taxes at Lottery headquarters in Braintree.
Molt, a public school teacher, said she plans on using the money to pay tuition bills for her children. She bought the lucky ticket at Shaw’s Supermarket on Providence Road in Whitinsville. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.
The Billion Dollar Blockbuster, the biggest game in Massachusetts State Lottery history, has the highest payouts ever. The game will make 130 people instant millionaires with another 10 lucky players hitting for $10 million instantly. One winner will bring home the grand prize – $1 million a year for life.
Cape Cod Retiree hits for $1 million
October 23, 2007
Dianne L. Nickerson of Marstons Mills found another source of retirement income today when she won $1 million in the Billion Dollar Blockbuster instant game. Nickerson, a grandmother of six, is pictured here with her husband Richard at Massachusetts State Lottery headquarters in Braintree.
She bought the lucky ticket at Meeting House Package store in Sandwich. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.
The Billion Dollar Blockbuster game – the biggest game in Lottery history – began Sept. 25, 2007. More than 140 millionaires will be made in this game with one lucky player winning the grand prize of $1 million a year for life.
Rhode Island Woman Lands $1 Million Prize!
October 10, 2007
Congratulations to Linda J. Evans of Hope Valley, Rhode Island who today claimed a $1 million prize in the Lottery’s $20 Billion Dollar Blockbuster instant game.
Evans, shown here with Chief of Staff Al Grazioso, collected the first of 20 annuity payments of $50,000 before taxes.
She bought the lucky ticket at Luke’s Liquors located at 511 Main Street in Yarmouth. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.
Blockbuster Win for Norwood Man!
October 5, 2007
Ryan J. Colman of Norwood today claimed a $1 million prize playing the Lottery’s $20 Billion Dollar Blockbuster instant game. Colman, shown here with Executive Director Mark Cavanagh, took home the first of 20 annuity payments of $50,000 before taxes.
Colman bought the lucky ticket at the Stop N’ Save located at 158 Center Street in Middleborough. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.
New Hampshire Couple Wins $1 Million Prize
September 27, 2007
A Nashua, N.H. couple is the first lucky winner of a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s new $20 Billion Dollar Blockbuster.
Rachel and Dennis Landis of Nashua, shown here with Executive Director Mark Cavanagh, yesterday collected the first of 20 annuity payments of $50,000 before taxes. The couple, formerly of Lowell, is the first of 130 $1 million winners.
Rachel Landis bought the lucky ticket at the Forrest Marine store located at 426 Middlesex Road in Tyngsboro. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale
The Billion Dollar Blockbuster, which is the nation’s first ever $1 billion instant ticket, went on sale Tuesday at 7,300 locations across Massachusetts. Players will win more than $1 billion in prizes, including 10 instant winners of $10,000,000.
The $20 instant ticket advances the Massachusetts State Lottery’s leadership in the field of instant games while responding to changes in the marketplace.
The Billion Dollar Blockbuster top prize is $1 million a year for life, and the game offers 140 additional prizes of $1 million to $10 million.
“The Billion Dollar Blockbuster is a great game with real excitement for our players,” said Lottery Executive Director Mark Cavanagh. “Our players have been asking for a bigger ticket with more prizes and we think this answers their call and then some.”
Most importantly, the game is expected to bring in greater than $154 million in local aid for Massachusetts cities and towns.
Since 2003, the Lottery has returned more than $5 billion to Bay State communities in unrestricted local aid dollars, which cities and towns use to fund police, firefighters, teachers, capital projects and other services.
Billion Dollar Blockbuster tickets are chock-full of winners with more than 40,000 prizes from $1,000 to $25,000. The ground-breaking game also has more than 6 million winning tickets from $40 to $500. Overall, the game has the highest percentage prize payout in Lottery history.
The Billion Dollar Blockbuster ticket was developed after considerable research, analysis and planning. “As with any game, we remind our players to please play responsibly,” Director Cavanagh said.
