Keno-to-go rewards Dracut man
with huge prize

Rong Yi Woo of Dracut won $120,000 playing Keno-to-go, a new way to play a great game from the Massachusetts State Lottery. Woo, pictured here with his friend Tom Tran on the left, received his mammoth prize today at Lottery headquarters in Braintree.

Woo bought the lucky Keno-to-go ticket at Tedeschi’s Food Shop in Dracut. He bought tickets for 30 games and matched nine numbers on game 970,399. The $40,000 prize was tripled because Woo also played the bonus multiplier on the game. Prizes can jump by 3, 4, 5 or 10 times depending on the game.

Keno-to-go, which has been available for about a month, allows players to buy Keno tickets and then check results on-line at www.masslottery.com. Keno-to-go customers can win even when their hectic schedules keep them on the move.

Cape Cod retiree wins $5 million

Michael J. McNulty of South Yarmouth won the grand prize playing the $5,000,000 Jackpot game from the Massachusetts State Lottery.

McNulty, a retired Verizon worker, received his first of 20 annuity checks for $250,000 before taxes today at Lottery headquarters in Braintree.

McNulty, pictured here with Lottery Chief of Staff Al Grazioso, bought the lucky ticket at Scusset Beach General Store on Meeting House Lane in Sagamore Beach. The store will receive a $50,000 commission on the sale.

The $5,000,000 Jackpot, a $10 instant game, features 10 prizes of $5 million and 40 prizes of $1 million. Overall, there are more than 22 million winning tickets in the game.

Lottery delivers $1 million for
New York postal carrier

Armand B. Corlew Jr., a letter carrier from Schenectady, N.Y. turned a fishing trip to Massachusetts into a huge payday when he won $1 million playing the $5,000,000 Jackpot game.

Corlew, who was on his annual fishing trip with friends, stopped off at Tony’s Service Station on Essex Avenue in Gloucester to buy supplies. Corlew, pictured here with Executive Director Mark Cavanagh, said he will pay for the entire group to go fishing next year.

Corlew, the 26th player to win $1 million in the game, received his first of 20 annuity payments for $50,000 before taxes today at Lottery headquarters in Braintree. The $10 instant game features 40 instant prizes of $1 million and 10 instant prizes of $5 million.

Tony’s Service Station will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

Blockbuster payday for Belchertown woman

Suzanne N. Robinson of Belchertown became the latest instant millionaire when she won a $1 million prize playing Billion Dollar Blockbuster from the Massachusetts State Lottery.

Robinson, pictured here with Lottery Chief of Staff Al Grazioso, received her first of 20 annuity checks for $50,000 before taxes today at Lottery headquarters in Braintree.

She bought the lucky ticket at Jane Alden Convenience on North Main Street in Palmer. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

Billion Dollar Blockbuster, the largest game ever created by an American lottery, 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.

Stoneham woman nets $1 million prize

Susan Butts of Stoneham is the 58th Massachusetts State Lottery player to win $1 million on the Billion Dollar Blockbuster ticket since the game was introduced last fall.

Butts, pictured here with Lottery Chief of Staff Al Grazioso, her sister Karen and brother-in-law Kenny, received her first of 20 annuity checks for $50,000 before taxes today at Lottery headquarters in Braintree.

She bought the lucky ticket at Stop ‘N Save on Franklin Street in Stoneham. 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.

Raynham Nurse Takes Home $1 million

Cynthia J. Quigley, a nurse from Raynham, won $1 million in an instant playing the $5,000,000 Jackpot game from the Massachusetts State Lottery. Quigley received her first of 20 annuity checks today at Lottery headquarters in Braintree.

She bought the lucky ticket at BJ’s Wholesale Club on Bay Street in Taunton. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

The $5,000,000 Jackpot game, a $10 ticket, features 40 instant prizes of $1 million and 10 instant prizes of $5 million. Overall, there are more than 22 million winning tickets in the game.

Sharon player cleans up on Sox ticket

Michael P. Gately of Sharon cleaned up on the new the Limited Edition World Series Boston Red Sox Instant Ticket, becoming the fourth player to win $1 million in the game.

Gately, pictured here with Executive Director Mark Cavanagh, visited Lottery headquarters the same day the Championship Tour came to Braintree. He received his first of 20 annuity checks for $50,000 before taxes and was able to see the World Series Championship Trophies from 2004 and 2007.

Gately bought the lucky ticket at Cobbs Corner Mobil in Stoughton. The gas station will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

The Limited Edition World Series Boston Red Sox Instant Ticket features 20 instant prizes of $1 million and two instant prizes of $10 million – the largest instant prize in U.S. lottery history. Overall, the $20 game features $160 million in instant prizes.

Home run for Lexington Mom

Jacinta C. Leyne of Lexington won a $1 million prize playing the Limited Edition World Series Boston Red Sox Instant Ticket from the Massachusetts State Lottery. Leyne, a mother of four, received her first of 20 annuity checks for $50,000 before taxes today at Lottery headquarters in Braintree.

She bought the lucky ticket at Main Street Variety in Wakefield. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

The Limited Edition World Series Boston Red Sox Instant Ticket features 20 instant prizes of $1 million and two instant prizes of $10 million – the largest instant prize in U.S. lottery history. Players can also win unique memorabilia and fabulous Red Sox trips.

Second $1 million prize won in Red Sox game

Roger P. Veilleux of Marlboro is the second player to win $1 million on the Limited Edition World Series Boston Red Sox Instant Ticket. Veilleux, pictured her with Executive Director Mark Cavanagh, received his first of 20 annuity payments for $50,000 before taxes today at Lottery headquarters in Braintree.

He bought the lucky ticket at Westford Market and Liquors on Carlisle Road in Westford. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

The Limited Edition World Series Boston Red Sox Instant Ticket features more than $160 million in prizes, including huge grand prizes, unique trips and never before available memorabilia. The $20 game features 20 instant prizes of $1 million and two instant prizes of $10 million – the largest instant prize in U.S. lottery history.

Blockbuster payday for Braintree player

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.

Westfield player wins big on Set for Life

George L. Ashley Sr. of Westfield became the latest Lottery millionaire when he won $1 million playing the Set for Life instant game from the Massachusetts State Lottery. Ashley, 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.

He bought the lucky ticket at the Big Y Supermarket on East Main Street in Westfield. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

Set for Life, a $10 instant game, features 66 instant prizes of $1 million and 25 prizes of $100,000 a year for life. Overall, the game features more than 27 million winning tickets

Jumbo prize for Attleboro grandfather

Ernest R. Gravel of Attleboro won $1 million in an instant playing Jumbo Bucks from the Massachusetts State Lottery. Gravel, who has six grandchildren, is pictured here with Lottery Chief of Staff Al Grazioso. He received his first annuity check for $50,000 before taxes today at Lottery headquarters in Braintree.

He bought the lucky ticket at Shaw’s Supermarket on Newport Avenue is South Attleboro. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

Jumbo Bucks, a $5 instant game, features 10 prizes of $1 million and 30 prizes of $100,000. Overall, there are more than 6,300,000 winning tickets in the game.

Brockton mom takes home $1 million

Paula J. Jennette became the 50th Massachusetts State Lottery player to win $1 million in an instant playing the $800,000,000 Spectacular game. Jennette, a Brockton mother, received her first of 20 annuity checks today at Lottery headquarters in Braintree.

Jennette, pictured here with Executive Director Mark Cavanagh, bought the lucky ticket at Tri Towne Variety in West Bridgewater. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

The $800,000,000 Spectacular, a $10 instant game, features 80 instant prizes of $1 million and 20 instant prizes of $2.5 million. Overall, there are 27 million winning tickets in the game.

Retired teacher makes the grade

Susan L. Cassidy, a retired teacher from Brockton, turned $5 into $1 million playing the Cash Money instant game from the Massachusetts State Lottery. Cassidy, pictured here with Executive Director Mark Cavanagh, received her first of 20 annuity checks for $50,000 before taxes today at Lottery headquarters in Braintree.

She bought the lucky ticket at the 7-Eleven on Brockton Avenue in Abington. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

Cash Money, a $5 instant game, features more than $114 million in instant prizes, including 10 instant prizes of $1 million.

Player wins $1 million on new Red Sox instant ticket

Pipe fitter hits the jackpot during first day of sales for new $20 Red Sox ticket

Ken J. Swords won $1 million on the Limited Edition World Series Red Sox Instant Ticket just hours after the new game hit the market on Tuesday. Swords said he bought the ticket in memory of his nephew Evan, who recently died from cancer.

“He was a huge Red Sox fan and the Jimmy Fund took good care of him,” Swords said as he picked up his prize yesterday at Lottery headquarters in Braintree.

“That was the karma,” added Swords’ girlfriend Maria Metz.

Swords, a pipe fitter from Chicopee, received his first of 20 annuity checks for $50,000 before taxes during his visit. He is pictured here with Executive Director Mark Cavanagh, left, and Springfield Regional Manager Dan Crowley, right. Swords will be the guest of the Boston Red Sox tonight at Fenway Park to celebrate his prize.

He bought the lucky ticket at New Corner Variety on Memorial Drive in Chicopee. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

The Limited Edition World Series Red Sox Instant Ticket went on sale Tuesday at 7,500 Massachusetts State Lottery agents throughout the state. Players purchased more than $4.2 million in tickets during the first two days on the market.

The Limited Edition World Series Red Sox Instant Ticket features 20 instant prizes of $1 million and two instant prizes of $10 million – the largest instant prize in Lottery history. The game also features Red Sox road trips and unique memorabilia.

Spectacular Win for Brookline Player

Ronda H. Gooddale of Brookline became the latest instant millionaire when she won $1 million playing $800,000,000 Spectacular from the Massachusetts State Lottery.

Gooddale, pictured here with Executive Director Mark Cavanagh, received her first annuity check for $50,000 before taxes today at Lottery headquarters in Braintree.

She bought the lucky ticket at Stop & Shop on Harvard Street in Brookline. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

The $800,000,000 Spectacular, a $10 instant game, features 80 instant prizes of $1 million and 20 instant prizes of $2.5 million. Overall, there are more than 27 million winning tickets in the game.

Norton player hits the jackpot

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.

Lottery delivers for UPS driver

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.

Northboro businessman takes home $1 million

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.

Lottery tips Weymouth bartender $1 million

Kelly Snow of Weymouth, a bartender at Warren’s Place, is the latest Lottery millionaire after she bought a $1 million winning ticket at work

Snow, who won the prize on the Cash Money instant game, received her first check for $50,000 before taxes today at Lottery headquarters in Braintree.

Warren’s Place, on Pleasant Street in Weymouth, will receive a $10,000 commission for selling the ticket.

Cash Money, a $5 instant game, features 10 instant prizes of $1 million. The game also contains more than $114 million in instant prizes and more than 6,300,000 winning tickets.

Luck runs in the Family

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.

Milford player wins $1 million prize

Angela S. Warren of Milford became the latest instant millionaire thanks to the Massachusetts State Lottery when she won the grand prize playing Precious Gems. Warren, who received her first of 20 annuity checks for $50,000 before taxes today at Lottery headquarters in Braintree, said she will use the money for home repairs.

She bought the lucky ticket at Hannaford Bros. Supermarket on Medford Road in Milford. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

Precious Gems, a $5 instant game, features 10 instant prizes of $1 million. Overall, there are more than 6,300,000 winning tickets in the game.

Big birthday gift for Plainville woman!

Beverly Jean Orlando didn’t have to make a wish and blow out her birthday candles to land the best birthday present of her life. Today on her birthday, Orlando scratched an $800,000,000 Spectacular instant ticket given to her by her brother as a gift, that yielded a $ 1 million prize. That’s some birthday present!

Orlando, shown here with Executive Director Mark Cavanagh, received the first payment of $50,000 before taxes and for the next nineteen birthdays, she’ll receive a birthday check.

The $800,000,000 Spectacularinstant ticket was bought at Steven’s Market located at 205 Smith Street in North Attleboro. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

Shrewsbury man wins $1 million

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.

Call to work nets $10,000,000 Jackpot

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.

Rhode Island player lands Mass. Jackpot

Patricia Anne Schober of Warwick, R.I. crossed the border to win $1 million in the $10,000,000 Hold ‘Em Poker game from the Massachusetts State Lottery.

Schober, right, pictured here with her friend Kimberly Hayes, received her first check for $50,000 before taxes today at Lottery headquarters in Braintree. She is the 33rd player to win $1 million instantly in the game.

She bought the lucky ticket at Girlies Variety on Oak Street in Taunton. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

The $10,000,000 Hold ‘Em Poker game, a $10 instant ticket, includes more than 22 million winning tickets. The game offers 50 instant prizes of $1 million and 10 instant prizes of $4 million. After the game is sold out, 560 players will be entered in a special drawing for $10 million.

Big Jackpot for Lowell player

Samuel A. Gbotee of Lowell became the latest Lottery millionaire when he hit for $1 million playing the $5,000,000 Jackpot game from the Massachusetts State Lottery.

Gbotee, pictured here with Executive Director Mark Cavanagh, received his first of 20 annuity checks today for $50,000 before taxes at Lottery headquarters in Braintree.

He bought the lucky ticket at Pace Gas on Lakeview Avenue in Lowell. The service station will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

The $5,000,000 Jackpot instant game features 40 instant prizes of $1 million and 10 instant prizes of $5 million. Overall, there are more than 22 million winning tickets in the game.

Big Birthday Present for Worcester Player

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.

Jackpot Funds GE Worker’s Retirement

A GE worker from Saugus is heading for a comfortable retirement after winning $2.5 million instantly in the $800,000,000 Spectacular Game from the Massachusetts State Lottery.

Linda J. Landry received her first of 20 annuity checks for $125,000 before taxes today at Lottery headquarters in Braintree. She said she will use the money to retire after years working at General Electric.

She bought the lucky ticket at Stop `N Go on Summer Street in Lynn. The store will receive a $25,000 commission on the sale

Landry is the 12th player to win $2.5 million instantly playing the $800,000,000 Spectacular. The game features 20 instant prizes of $2.5 million and 80 instant prizes of $1 million. Overall, there are more than 27 million winning tickets in the game.

Spectacular Jackpot for Watertown Grandfather

Arthur F. Gobron of Watertown hit for $1 million playing the $800 Million Spectacular game from the Massachusetts State Lottery. Gobron, a grandfather of six, received his first of 20 annuity checks for $50,000 before taxes today at Lottery headquarters in Braintree.

He bought the lucky ticket at Handy Variety Store on Common Street in Watertown. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

The $10 instant game features 80 instant winners of $1 million and 20 instant winners of $2.5 million. Gobron is the 47th player to win $1 million. Overall, there are more than 27 million winning tickets in the game.

Needham Mom Hits for $1 million

Barbara McDonald of Needham became the latest Lottery Millionaire when she hit for $1 million playing the Set for Life game from the Massachusetts State Lottery.

McDonald, pictured here with her husband William and father-in-law James, received her first annuity check for $50,000 before taxes today at Lottery headquarters in Braintree.

he bought the lucky ticket at Kiki’s Kwik-Mart on Faneuil Street in Brighton. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

Set for Life, a $10 instant game, offers 66 prizes of $1 million. The game also features a prize of $100,000 a year for life.

Sweet Love Rewards Franklin Player

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

William G. Moran of Swampscott won $1 million in an instant playing Billion Dollar Blockbuster game 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.

Instructor drives home with cool million

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.

Big prize for Winthrop Grandfather

Edmund R. Adamson Jr. of Winthrop will use his newly found riches to travel and visit his grandchildren after claiming a $1 million jackpot from the Massachusetts State Lottery.

Adamson Jr. won the instant prize playing the $5,000,000 Jackpot game, a popular $10 instant ticket. A retired grandfather, he said he plans on traveling and visiting his family with his prize.

He bought the lucky ticket at BJ’s Wholesale Club on Hutchinson Drive in Danvers. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

$5,000,000 Jackpot features 40 instant prizes of $1 million and 10 instant winners of $5 million. Overall, the game features more than 22 million winning tickets.

Middleboro player scores a $1 million win

Thomas F. McCall of Middleboro became the latest Lottery millionaire when he won $1 million playing the Set For Life instant game from the Massachusetts State Lottery.

McCall received his first of 20 annuity checks for $50,000 before taxes today at Lottery headquarters in Braintree. He is the 53rd player to win $1 million in the Set For Life game. The game features 66 instant prizes of $1 million and 25 instant prizes of $100,000 a year for life. Overall, the $10 instant game has more than 27 million winning tickets.

McCall bought his winning ticket at the Cumberland Farms on Center Street in Middleboro. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

Chelmsford construction worker wins $1 million

Edward F. Bou-Nassif, a Chelmsford construction worker, hit for a $1 million instant jackpot playing the $800,000,000 Spectacular game from the Massachusetts State Lottery.

Bou-Nassif, 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.

He bought the lucky ticket at Texaco Mutual Mart on Middlesex Road in Tyngsboro. The gas station will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

The $800,000,000 Spectacular, a $10 instant game, features 80 instant prizes of $1 million and 20 instant prizes of $2.5 million. Overall, there are more than 27 million winning tickets in the game.

Blockbuster win for Ludlow player

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.

Lucky strike for Taunton player

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.

Salem store owner “Set for Life”

Tomi T. Gjkuria will have two wonderful reasons to celebrate every Jan. 23rd for the rest of his life. It’s not only his daughter’s birthday, but also he will be receiving a $100,000 check that day for the rest of his life.

Gjkuria, who owns a pizzeria in Salem, won the grand prize playing the Set for Life game from the Massachusetts State Lottery. Gjkuria, pictured here with Executive Director Mark Cavanagh, bought the lucky ticket at White Hen Pantry on Norman Street in Salem. The store will receive a $20,000 commission on the sale.

Set for Life, a $10 instant game, offers 25 grand prizes of $100,000 a year for life. The game also features another 66 instant prizes of $1 million. Overall, there are 27 million winning tickets.

Wareham player wins big

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 $1 million a year for life.

Quincy player wins $1 million

Joseph 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.

North Brookfield mom hits jackpot

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.

Spectacular snow storm for Whitinsville player

While most of the Bay State was battling the white stuff from the first snow storm of the New Year, Michael E. Borowski was collecting the green stuff at Massachusetts Lottery headquarters in Braintree.

Borowski, pictured here with his girlfriend Carrie and Chief of Staff Al Grazioso, won $1 million playing $800 Million Spectacular. He received today the first of 20 annuity checks for $50,000 before taxes. The couple plan to buy a home with their prize.

Borowski bought the lucky ticket at Uxbridge Shell on Lackey Dam Road. The service station will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

A $10 instant game, $800 Million Spectacular, is among the most popular tickets from the Massachusetts State Lottery. The exciting game offers 80 instant prizes of $1 million and 20 instant prizes of $2.5 million. Overall, the game offers more than 27 million winners.

Soda can deposits return $10 million for Oxford player

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.

Sellout spells Jackpot for Cambridge winner

When Patricia J. Ryan went to a local convenience store to buy a Billion Dollar Blockbuster ticket, the clerk told her they had temporarily sold out of the popular $20 game. So she bought four $5 Lottery tickets instead.

The shortage resulted in a jackpot for Ryan when she played one of her $5 Cash Money tickets and instantly won $1 million. Ryan, pictured here with Executive Director Mark Cavanagh, received her first of 20 annuity checks for $50,000 before taxes today at Lottery headquarters in Braintree.

The lucky shortage occurred at the 7-Eleven on Mt. Auburn Street in Cambridge. The store, which has already received a shipment of Billion Dollar Blockbuster tickets, will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

Cash Money, which just debut this month, offers 10 instant prizes of $1 million. Overall, the game features more than 6,300,000 winning tickets.

Dream fulfilled for Holyoke woman

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.

Jumbo jackpot for Cape Cod woman

Janet T. Crowell of Chatham is the latest winner of a $1 million instant jackpot from the Massachusetts State Lottery. Crowell, pictured here with her husband James, won the grand prize playing Jumbo Bucks.

Crowell received her first of 20 annuity checks of $50,000 before taxes today at Lottery headquarters in Braintree. She bought the lucky ticket at Meservey’s Hess on Main Street in Chatham. The gas station will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

Jumbo Bucks, a $5 instant game, offers more than 287,000 prizes from $50 to $100,000. The game, which hit store shelves last October, also offers 10 instant prizes of $1 million. Overall, Jumbo Bucks has more than 6,300,000 winning tickets.

Brockton player strikes it rich

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.

Blockbuster jackpot for Leominster woman

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.

Five friends celebrate profitable Christmas

Five friends from western Massachusetts and Connecticut will share a quarter-of-a-million dollar prize after buying a $5 Season Greetings holiday instant ticket at their group hangout, TJ Sport House.

The winners – David Veilleux of Feeding Hills, John Malone of Windsor, Ct., Michael Barbieri of Springfield, Amber Lacivita of Suffield, Ct., and Holly Binczewski of Ware – each get $50,000 before taxes. The friends, all sporting TJ Sport House t-shirts, arrived at Lottery headquarters in a white stretch limousine.

The pub will receive a $2,500 commission on the sale and a great deal of local notoriety.

The limited run $5 Season Greetings ticket has 36 instant prizes of $250,000. Overall, it has more than 3.7 million winning tickets.

Birthday present becomes Jumbo Jackpot

Larry R. Pape’s birthday gift of an instant ticket fulfilled the wish of a lifetime when he won $1 million playing Jumbo Bucks from the Massachusetts State Lottery.

Pape, of Sterling, received his first of 20 annuity checks for $50,000 less taxes at Lottery headquarters today in Braintree. Pape, pictured here with Executive Director Mark Cavanagh, said his initial plans will be to take a family vacation.

The lucky ticket was purchased at Market Basket on Sacks Boulevard in Leominster. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

Jumbo Bucks, a $5 instant game, has 10 tickets offering a top prize of $1 million. Overall, the game has more than 6,300,000 winning tickets.

Rockport player hits jackpot

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.

Lowell Couple Ring-In New Year as Millionaires

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.