CANTON SEASON TICKET HOLDER WINS MEGABUCKS

Robert Bibeau of Canton, a Megabucks season ticket holder, was one of two lucky Lottery players to correctly match all six numbers (1-3-7-18-25-31) drawn on Saturday, June 24, 2006.

Bibeau, pictured here with his wife Mary, today visited the Lottery's Braintree headquarters to claim the prize.

The $400,000 jackpot will be split evenly by Bibeau and the other winner, who purchased their ticket at Big Y Supermarket on Williamsett Street in South Hadley has yet to come forward and claim the prize. Each will receive annual prize payments of $10,000 for the next 20 years.

SPRINGFIELD WOMAN HITS THE JACKPOT

Congratulations to Patricia Rivest of Springfield – she is the sole jackpot winner in the Wednesday, June 28, 2006 Megabucks drawing. She won $400,000 for correctly matching all six numbers drawn (9-12-22-27-32-36).

Rivest, pictured here with her son Paul, today claimed her prize at the Lottery’s Braintree headquarters. She will receive annual prize payments in the amount of $20,000 (minus taxes) for 20 years.

She played her winning numbers at Copperline Eatery located at 409 Broadway Street in Chicopee. The store will receive a $4,000 commission on sale.

Rivest's win is the second jackpot winning Megabucks ticket sold in Chicopee within the past two weeks. On Wednesday, June 14, 2006, a jackpot winning ticket was sold at Scrappy's Liquor Locker located at 577 East Street in Chicopee. Michael Minkos of South Hadley was the winner of that $400,000 jackpot.

Brockton Woman is in the Green with $1 Million Prize!

Congratulations to Isabelle A. Springhetti of Brockton. She is the first person to claim a $1 million prize in the Lottery’s newest instant game Green and Gold. Springhetti, accompanied by her daughter Teresa and granddaughter Amanda, (shown here) arrived at Lottery headquarters today to collect the first of 20 annual payments of $50,000 (less taxes).

She purchased the lucky Green and Gold instant ticket at Hayden’s Westside Liquors at 110 Torrey Street in Brockton. The store will receive a $10,000 commission for selling the ticket.

LOTTERY HOLDS 3rd RED SOX INSTANT TICKET DRAWING
Four lucky Massachusetts players take home fabulous Red Sox-themed prizes

Lottery Chief of Staff Jim Acton (far left) joined Baseball Tavern owner Jim Rooney (far right) and the top prize winners Mark Burnett, Jr. of Orange, Suzanne Frisch of Clinton, and Ray Webber of Southbridge at the third Red Sox Instant Ticket second-chance drawing. Webber won a Spring Training Trip for 2; Frisch won a Cruise Trip for 2; and Burnett won entry into the ticket’s Grand Prize Drawing for Season Tickets for Life. Richard Healey of Whitman, who was not present at the drawing, won a Road Trip for 2.

The Massachusetts Lottery last night awarded four fabulous Red Sox-themed prizes a in a second-chance drawing through its Red Sox Instant Ticket. The drawing, held at the Baseball Tavern in Boston, was the third of 10 drawings that will determine the winner of the ultimate Red Sox fan prize – Season Tickets for Life.

The Lottery received over 230,000 entries for the game’s third drawing, and on June 12th selected 2,600 envelopes to win remarkable prizes such as Red Sox game tickets, merchandise, trips, and game-related experiences. Included in that group of prize winners were the four entrants that competed last night for the drawing’s top prizes.

Three lucky players received Red Sox-themed trips, while the fourth contestant won entry into the game’s Grand Prize drawing for lifetime Red Sox season tickets.

Richard Healey of Whitman won a Red Sox Road Trip for Two; Ray Webber of Southbridge won a Red Sox Spring Training Trip for Two, and Suzanne Frisch of Clinton won a Red Sox Cruise Trip for Two.

Mark Burnett, Jr. of Orange – the top prize winner of the evening – won entry into the game’s Grand Prize drawing. He joins Paula Thompson of Southbridge and Thomas Howland of Milton, whose names were selected in earlier drawings, in the quest for Season Tickets for Life.

To be eligible for a drawing, players must mail in two non-winning Red Sox Instant Tickets.

Players can learn more about the game by reading the back of the Red Sox Instant Ticket, by picking up a brochure at any Lottery sales agent location, or by logging on to the Lottery’s website at www.masslottery.com.

STOUGHTON MAN WINS
A RED HOT PRIZE

Congratulations to Philip McNulty of Stoughton – he is the latest $1 million winner in the Lottery’s Ruby Red 7’s instant game.

McNulty, pictured here with his stepson Scott, received the winning $5 ticket as a Father’s Day gift. He will receive $50,000 (less taxes) annually for 20 years.

McNulty’s Ruby Red 7’s ticket was purchased at Andy’s Food Market located at 330 Morton Street in Stoughton. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

BOSTON WOMAN WINS
A COOL MILLION

Frieda Clark of Boston today claimed a cool $1 million in the Lottery’s Cool Millions instant game.

Clark, pictured here with her daughter Diane, will receive annual prize payments in the amount of $50,000 (minus taxes) for 20 years.

She purchased the $5 Cool Millions ticket at Viet Hong Market located at 1826 Dorchester Avenue in Dorchester. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

QUINCY WOMAN NETS A SPECTACULAR $1M PRIZE

Cheryl Rogier of Quincy is the latest lucky Massachusetts Lottery player to win a $1 million prize in the $800 Million Spectacular instant game. She is the 14th person to claim a $1 million prize in the game.

Rogier, pictured here today claiming her grand prize at the Lottery's Braintree headquarters, will receive $50,000 (less taxes) every year for the next 20 years.

She purchased the $10 ticket at Tedeschi #385 located at 495 Washington Street in Quincy. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

PEABODY WOMAN WINS A
"MEGA" JACKPOT

Congratulations to Louise C. Fitzgerald of Peabody she is one of two lucky Massachusetts Lottery players to correctly match all six numbers (3-6-11-23-32-42) in the Wednesday, June 7, 2006 Megabucks drawing.

Fitzgerald, pictured here as she claimed her prize at the Lottery's Braintree headquarters, will split the $1,178,296 Megabucks jackpot with another player that has yet to come forward and claim their prize. The two jackpot winners will each receive $589,148 to be paid out over the next 20 years.

Fitzgerald played her winning Megabucks numbers at T & L Liquors located at 637 Lowell Street in Peabody. The store will receive a $5,891.48 commission on the sale.

The other jackpot winning ticket was sold at Cumberland Farms #0145 located at 134 King Street in Northampton.

The Megabucks game is drawn on Wednesday and Saturdays at 11:20 p.m. and can be played at any of the Lottery's 7,500 sales agents throughout Massachusetts.

INDIAN ORCHARD WOMAN WINS
A SUPER PRIZE

Gail Doane of Indian Orchard is the Lottery’s latest $1 million winner as she today claimed the top prize in the $1,000,000 Super Bucks instant game.

Doane, pictured here with her sister Sharon, will receive prize payments in the amount of $50,000 (less taxes) ever year for 20 years.

She purchased the $5 ticket at Cumberland Farms #0195 located at 1061 Memorial Drive in Chicopee. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

REVERE MAN COLLECTS A
$1.46 MILLION “CASH WINFALL”

Hector Diaz of Revere today claimed the largest jackpot ever won in the Massachusetts Lottery’s CASH WinFall game. Diaz, pictured here with Lottery Executive Director Joseph C. Sullivan, matched all six numbers (3-12-23-34-42-44) in the Monday, June 5th CASH WinFall drawing to win the game’s $1,461,286 jackpot.

Diaz was the sole jackpot winner in the drawing. Since all CASH WinFall prizes are one-time lump sum payments, he received a check for the entire $1.46 million jackpot (less state and federal taxes).

Diaz played his CASH WinFall numbers at the Quick Mart located at 225 Broadway in Revere. The store will receive a $14,612.86 commission for selling the winning ticket.

CASH WinFall debuted in September 2004. To play CASH WinFall, players choose six numbers from a field of 1 to 46. The overall odds to win a prize in the CASH WinFall game average one-in-six. The game’s jackpot always starts at a minimum of $500,000. If the jackpot reaches $2 million and is not won, money for that jackpot “winfalls” down to the other prize levels and increases those prize amounts by as much as 10 times. CASH WinFall is drawn twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays at 11:20 pm on WCVB-TV 5.

$1 MILLION BLOCKBUSTER WIN FOR SOUTHBRIDGE MAN

Athanasios Mouratoglou of Southbridge won a $1 million grand prize in the $725,000,000 Blockbuster instant game.

Mouratoglou, pictured with his wife Maria, today claimed his prize at the Lottery’s Braintree headquarters. He will receive prize payments in the amount of $50,000 (less taxes) every year for the next 20 years.

Mouratoglou purchased his winning $725,000,000 Blockbuster ticket at the Southbridge Shell station located at 904 Main Street in Southbridge. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

DUDLEY MAN WINS A GEM OF A PRIZE

David Lee Mahan of Dudley today claimed a $1 million prize in the Lottery’s Ruby Red 7’s instant game.

Mahan, pictured here at the Lottery’s Braintree headquarters, will receive $50,000 (less taxes) every year for 20 years.

He purchased the $5 Ruby Red 7’s ticket at Cumberland Farms #6676 located at West Street and Robbins in Ware. The store will receive a $10,000 commission for selling the winning ticket.

SOUTH YARMOUTH MAN NETS A SPECTACULAR PRIZES

Bryan Johnston of South Yarmouth today claimed a $1 million prize in the Lottery’s $800 Million Spectacular instant game.

Johnston, pictured here with his wife Donna and Lottery Executive Director Joseph C. Sullivan, will receive annual prize payments of $50,000 (less taxes) for the next 20 years.

Johnston purchased the winning $10 ticket at 7-Eleven #25933-D located at 444 Main Street in Yarmouth. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

PLYMOUTH WOMAN
WINS $4 MILLION

Congratulations to Donna Solis of Plymouth – the Lottery’s latest $4 million winner in the $725,000,000 Blockbuster instant game.

Solis, pictured here with her husband William, today claimed her $4 million grand prize at the Lottery’s Braintree headquarters. She will receive annual payments of $200,000 (less taxes) for 20 years.

Solis purchased her winning $725,000,000 Blockbuster ticket at Hennessey News located in the Independence Mall in Kingston. The store will receive a $40,000 commission on the sale.

HYANNISPORT WOMAN IS
"SET FOR LIFE"

Suzanne Burstein of West Hyannisport claimed the prize of a lifetime today in the Lottery’s Set for Life instant game.

Burstein, pictured here with her husband Craig and two of their children, and Lottery Executive Director Joseph C. Sullivan, claimed the $10 ticket’s grand prize at the Lottery’s Braintree headquarters. She will receive prize payments of $100,000 (minus taxes) every year for the rest of her life.

Burstein purchased the winning Set for Life ticket at Stop & Shop #470 located at 71 Quaker Meeting House Road in Sandwich. The store will receive a $20,000 commission on the sale.

LOTTERY HOLDS 2nd RED SOX INSTANT TICKET DRAWING
Four lucky Massachusetts players take home fabulous Red Sox-themed prizes

Photo top left:Lottery Executive Director Joe Sullivan (left) congratulates Hyde Park resident Caryn Conley after she won a Cruise Trip for Two in the Red Sox Instant Ticket’s Second Chance Drawing. They are joined by Baseball Tavern owner Jim Rooney.

Photo bottom left:Lottery Executive Director Joe Sullivan (far left) is joined by Baseball Tavern owner Jim Rooney (right) and the four top prize winners in the second Red Sox Instant Ticket drawing. From left to right are: Sullivan, Caryn Conley of Hyde Park, Paula Thompson of Southbridge, Rhonda LaFrance of South Yarmouth, Heather Sippel of Lawrence, and Rooney.

The Massachusetts Lottery last night awarded four fabulous Red Sox-themed prizes a in a second-chance drawing through the new Red Sox Instant Ticket.

The drawing, held at the Baseball Tavern in Boston, was the second of 10 drawings that will determine the winner of the ultimate Red Sox prize – Season Tickets for Life.

The Lottery received over 200,000 entries for the game’s second drawing, and on May 16th selected 2,600 envelopes to win remarkable prizes such as Red Sox game tickets, merchandise, trips, and game-related experiences. Included in that group of prize winners were the four entrants that competed last night for the drawing’s top prizes.

Three lucky players received Red Sox-themed trips, while the fourth contestant won entry into the game’s Grand Prize drawing for lifetime Red Sox season tickets.

Heather Sippel of Lawrence won a Red Sox Road Trip for Two; Caryn Conley of Hyde Park won a Red Sox Spring Training Trip for Two, and Rhonda LaFrance of South Yarmouth won a Red Sox Cruise Trip for Two.

Paula Thompson of Southbridge, the top prize winner of the evening, won the second of 10 entries into the Grand Prize drawing. She joins Thomas Howland of Milton, whose name was selected in a drawing earlier this month, in the quest for Season Tickets for Life.

To be eligible for a drawing, players must mail in two non-winning Red Sox Instant Tickets.

Players can learn more about the game by reading the back of the Red Sox Instant Ticket, by picking up a brochure at any Lottery sales agent location, or by logging on to the Lottery’s website at www.masslottery.com.

TEWKSBURY WOMAN WINS
A COOL $1 MILLION

Congratulations to Michele Button of Tewksbury -the latest $1 million winner in the Lottery’s Cool Millions instant game.

Button, pictured here with her son-in-law Chip, today claimed her top prize at the Lottery’s Braintree headquarters. She will receive annual prize payments in the amount of $50,000 (minus taxes) for 20 years.

She purchased the $5 Cool Millions ticket at Hobart’s Country Store located a 2514 Main Street in Tewksbury. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

DORCHESTER MAN WINS “MEGA-SIZED” $4.4 M ILLION JACKPOT

Mark Depinto did not choose his numbers – 2-10-22-23-29-35 – in the Wednesday, May 10, 2006 Megabucks game for any specific reason, but they ended up being very lucky selections for the Dorchester resident. He matched all six of the numbers drawn that evening earning him a mega-sized $4,486,842 jackpot.

Depinto’s Megabucks jackpot will be paid out over 20 years. He is pictured here receiving the first check for $224,342 (minus taxes) from Lottery Chief of Staff Jim Acton. Depinto will receive payments of $224,000 (minus taxes) every year for the next 19 years.

Depinto played his Megabucks numbers at Neponset Circle Shell located at 1154 Morrissey Boulevard in Dorchester. The store will receive a $44,868 commission for selling the winning ticket.

$1 MILLION HAND WON IN MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA

John Baker of Manchester-by-the-Sea is the latest $1 million winner in the Lottery’s $10,000,000 HOLD’EM POKER instant game.

Baker, pictured here with his wife Suzanne and Lottery Chief of Staff Jim Acton, will receive $50,000 (minus taxes) a year for 20 years.

He purchased his winning $10,000,000 HOLD’EM POKER ticket at Richdale Dairy #92 located at 8 Beach Street in Manchester-by-the-Sea. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

LOTTERY HOLDS 1ST RED SOX INSTANT TICKET DRAWING
Three Lottery players win Red Sox-themed trips, one wins chance at winning Season Tickets for Life!

Photo Top:Lottery Chief of Staff Jim Acton (right) congratulates Thomas Howland of Milton after winning entry into the Red Sox Instant Ticket’s Grand Prize drawing for Season Tickets for Life.

Photo Bottom: Four lucky Massachusetts Lottery players competed for extraordinary Red Sox prizes in a second-chance drawing on Friday, May 12. Pictured from bottom to top are: William Doherty of Harwich; Diane Dauphin of Lunenburg; Frank DeFronzo of Hampton, NH (representing his father Frank); and Thomas Howland of Milton.

Four Massachusetts Lottery players became the envy of fans throughout Red Sox nation after winning extraordinary Red Sox-themed prizes, including one chance at winning Season Tickets for Life, in a second-chance drawing through the new Red Sox Instant Ticket.

The drawing, which took place on Friday evening at the Baseball Tavern in Boston, was the first of 10 drawings that will determine the winner of the ultimate Red Sox prize – Season Tickets for Life.

The Lottery received over 180,000 submissions for drawing number one, and on May 5th selected 2,600 entries to win remarkable prizes such as Red Sox game tickets, merchandise, trips, and game-related experiences. Included in that group of prize winners were the four entrants competing for the prizes on Friday.

Thomas Howland of Milton, the top prize winner of the evening, won entry into the game’s Grand Prize drawing for lifetime Red Sox season tickets.

In addition to Mr. Howland’s big win, three other Lottery players each won Red Sox themed-trips. Frank DeFronzo of Hampton, NH, won a Red Sox Cruise Trip for Two, while Diane Dauphin of Lunenburg won a Red Sox Spring Training Trip for Two, and William Doherty of Harwich won a Red Sox Road Trip for Two.

To be eligible for a drawing, players must mail in two non-winning Red Sox Instant Tickets. The next Red Sox Instant Ticket drawing (drawing 2 of 10) is scheduled for Tuesday, May 16.

Players can learn more about the game by reading the back of the Red Sox Instant Ticket, by picking up a brochure at any Lottery sales agent location, or by logging on to the Lottery’s website at www.masslottery.com.

SOUTH YARMOUTH MAN WINS
$1 MILLION

Congratulations to Richard Abramson of South Yarmouth – he today claimed a $1 million grand prize in the Lottery’s $1,000,000 Bankroll instant game.

Abramson, pictured here with his friend Daphne and Lottery Director of Sales Paul Sternburg, will receive prize payments of $50,000 (less taxes) a year for 20 years.

He purchased the ticket at Cape Groceries located at 590 Main Street in Yarmouth. The store will receive a $10,000 commission for selling the winning ticket.

ASHLAND MAN WINS A SPECTACULAR PRIZE

Robert Roberti of Ashland today claimed a “spectacular” grand prize at the Massachusetts Lottery’s Braintree headquarters.

Roberti, pictured here with his wife Elaine, won $1 million playing the Lottery’s $800 Million Spectacular instant game. He will receive annual prize payments in the amount of $50,000 (less taxes) for 20 years.

Roberti purchased the winning ticket at the Columbus Club located at 11 Fountain Street in Framingham. The Club will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

BROCKTON MAN IS DEALT A
$1 MILLION HAND

Richard Spillane of Brockton was dealt a $1 million win in the Lottery’s $10,000,000 HOLD ‘EM POKER instant game.

Spillane, pictured here claiming his grand prize at the Lottery’s Braintree headquarters, will receive $50,000 (minus taxes) annually for 20 years.

He purchased the winning ticket at Brockton Food Market located at 1293 Main Street in Brockton. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

LEOMINSTER MAN HITS A GRAND SLAM
IN RED SOX INSTANT GAME

A Leominster man today hit a grand slam playing the Massachusetts Lottery’s Red Sox Instant Ticket game.

Kevin Boivin, pictured here with his wife Lorraine, today claimed a $1 million prize in the Lottery’s exciting new $5 game. The prize is paid out over 20 years. He will receive annual prize payments of $50,000 (minus taxes).

Boivin is the third lucky player to claim a $1 million grand prize in the Red Sox Instant Ticket since the game debuted on April 11. He purchased the winning ticket at Denise’s located at 199 North End Boulevard in Salisbury. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

HALIFAX MAN WINS A
SPECTACULAR PRIZE

Congratulations to Richard Orcutt of Halifax – the Lottery’s latest $1 million winner in the $800 Million Spectacular instant game.

Orcutt, pictured here claiming his $1 million prize this afternoon at the Lottery’s Braintree headquarters, will receive annual prize payments of $50,000 (less taxes) for 20 years.

Orcutt is the ninth lucky Lottery player to win a $1 million in the $800 Million Spectacular game. He purchased his winning ticket at Tedeschi #363 located at 12 Monponsett Street in Hanson. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

SALEM WOMAN BATS IN A
$1M WIN

A Salem woman is the second lucky Lottery player to bat in a $1 million win with the Massachusetts Lottery’s new Red Sox Instant Ticket.

Roseann Grocki of Salem, along with her family, today visited the Lottery’s Braintree headquarters to claim the $1 million prize. The Grockis, who are avid Red Sox fans, are pictured here receiving the first prize check from Lottery Director of Sales Paul Sternburg. Pictured from left to right is: daughter Tanya, Paul Sternburg, Roseann, husband James, son Jimmy and their Uncle Stevie. Roseann will receive annual payments of $50,000 (less taxes) for 20 years.

The $5 ticket was purchased at Bunghole Liquors in Salem. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

BROCKTON MAN HITS A GRAND SLAM
$1 MILLION WIN IN LOTTERY’S NEW RED SOX INSTANT TICKET

Treasurer Tim Cahill presents Joseph Belanger, accompanied by his sister, with the $1 million prize he won in the new Red Sox Instant Ticket.

BRAINTREE – A Brockton man claimed the first $1 million prize in the new Red Sox Instant Ticketjust three days after the revolutionary game debuted at Lottery retailers throughout Massachusetts.

Joseph Belanger visited the Lottery’s headquarters shortly after purchasing the winning ticket at Hennessey’s News located in the South Shore Plaza in Braintree yesterday afternoon.

Belanger said that he rarely plays the Lottery but thought he would try his luck at winning the game’s ultimate prize – Red Sox season tickets for life . He bought a single $5 ticket and to his surprise scratched off a $1 million winner. The reality of the win was still settling in as Belanger anxiously waited for his first prize check.

The $1 million is paid over 20 years. Belanger will receive annual payments of $50,000 (less federal and state taxes). When asked what he planned to do with his winnings, Belanger said that “he couldn’t quit his job, but the money would make life more comfortable and help him provide for his immediate family.” Hennessey’s News will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale of the winning ticket.

“The response and enthusiasm for the Red Sox Instant Ticket has been tremendous,” said State Treasurer Tim Cahill, who serves as Chair of the Lottery Commission. “We are pleased that the game is off to a strong start, and hope that the excitement surrounding the ticket continues to grow because the better our games do, the more prizes are won, and the more money we have to return to communities throughout the state.”

The Red Sox Instant Ticket offers over $150 million in cash and Fenway Fantasy Prizes. In addition to traditional cash prizes, the game also features a second chance drawing in which one lucky player will win a Grand Prize of a pair of Red Sox season tickets for life. The Red Sox Instant Ticket will also award other attractive prizes such as Red Sox tickets, merchandise, trips, and game-related experiences.

Players can learn more about the game by reading the back of the Red Sox Instant Ticket, by picking up a brochure at any Lottery sales agent location, or by logging on to the Lottery’s website at www.masslottery.com.

CASH WINFALL
ROLL-DOWN RECAP

No one matched 6 out 6 numbers so $2,264,395 rolled down.

17 players matched 5 of 6 numbers and each won $38,531.

1,328 players matched 4 of 6 numbers and each won $958; 26 of these winners were season ticket holders.

22,107 players matched 3 of 6 numbers and each won $32; 349 of these winners were season ticket holders.

152,557 players matched 2 of 6 numbers and each won a free bet; 2,027 of these winners were season ticket holders.

LOTTERY BANKROLLS A
$1 MILLION WIN FOR NH MAN

The Lottery today bankrolled yet another $1 million win on one of its $5 instant games – this time for a lucky Derry, New Hampshire man.

Robert Calistro, shown here at the Lottery’s Braintree headquarters, claimed a $1 million prize in the $1,000,000 Bankroll game. He will receive annual payments of $50,000 (minus taxes) for 20 years.

Calistro purchased the $1,000,000 Bankroll ticket at Life’s Too Short located at 1785 Andover Street in Tewksbury. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

WESTON MAN WINS
$1 MILLION

Congratulations to Anwer Shaikh of Weston – the Massachusetts Lottery’s newest millionaire.

Shaikh, pictured here with his nephew Javed and Lottery Chief of Staff Jim Acton, today claimed the $1 million prize he won playing the $800,000,000 Spectacular instant game. He will receive prize payments in the amount of $50,000 (minus taxes) every year for the next 20 years.

Shaikh is the seventh player to claim a $1 million prize in the $800,000,000 Spectacular instant game since it debuted at Lottery retailers in February. There have also been two winners of $2.5 million grand prizes in the game.

He purchased the lucky $10 ticket at the K-2 Market located at 359 Moody Street in Waltham. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

PITTSFIELD MAN WINS
$1 MILLION

Congratulations to John Zawacki III of Pittsfield – he is the latest $1 million winner in the Set for Lifeinstant game.

Zawacki, pictured here, today claimed his $1 million prize at the Lottery’s Braintree headquarters. He will receive annual prize payments of $50,000 (less taxes) for the next 20 years.

He purchased the $10 Set for Lifeticket at the Pride Stations and Stores located at 375 King Street in Northampton. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

Zawacki is the 22nd player to claim a $1 million prize in the Set for Lifeinstant game since it debuted at Lottery retailers in September 2005. There are still 44 $1 million prizes and 16 $100,000 a-year-for-life prizes waiting to be won in the game.

ONE TICKET WINS $265 MILLION JACKPOT
Ticket Purchased In Cincinnati, Ohio Takes Mega Millions Jackpot

A single ticket, purchased in Cincinnati, Ohio, matched all six numbers in last night’s Mega Millions drawing to win the $265 million jackpot. It was the sixth-highest jackpot the Mega Millions game has ever offered.

While only one ticket took home the jackpot, the holder of that winning ticket is not the only winner in last night’s Mega Millions drawing. More than 1.8 million tickets nationwide won prizes ranging from $2 all the way up to the jackpot. More than 77,800 of those prize winning tickets were sold in Massachusetts.

The winning numbers in the Tuesday, April 18, 2006 drawing were: 13-14-25-34-50 and the Mega Ball number 6.

The following is a complete breakdown of the winning tickets in Massachusetts:

• 0 tickets matched all 6 numbers for the jackpot
• 0 tickets matched 5 numbers for $250,000
• 5 tickets matched 4 numbers + the Mega Ball for $10,000
• 178 tickets matched 4 numbers for $150
• 223 tickets matched 3 numbers + the Mega Ball for $150
• 3,630 tickets matched 2 numbers + the Mega Ball for $10
• 9,841 tickets matched 3 numbers for $7
• 22,078 tickets matched 1 number + the Mega Ball for $3
• 41,893 tickets matched the Mega Ball for $2

The jackpot for the Friday, April 21, 2006 Mega Millions drawing is $12 million.

In addition to Massachusetts, Mega Millions is played in California, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Texas, Virginia and Washington. Drawings are held Tuesdays and Fridays in Atlanta and aired at 11:10 PM on WCVB-TV Channel 5.

WESTMINSTER WOMAN WINS
$1 MILLION

Janet Cornell of Westminster is the latest $1 million winner in the $800,000,000 Spectacular instant game.

Cornell, pictured here claiming her prize at the Lottery’s Braintree headquarters, is the fifth lucky player to win a $1 million prize in the popular $10 game. She will receive annual prize payments of $50,000 (minus taxes) for 20 years.

Cornell purchased the winning $800,000,000 Spectacular ticket at Vincent’s Counrty Store located at 109 Main Street in Westminster. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

WILMINGTON MAN WINS
$1 MILLION

Congratulations to James Devine of Wilmington – the latest $1 million winner in the Lottery’s $10,000,000 HOLD’EM POKER instant game.

Devine, pictured here, today claimed the $10,000,000 HOLD’EM POKER grand prize win at the Lottery’s Braintree headquarters. He will receive annual prize payments in the amount of $50,000 (less taxes) for 20 years.

The lucky ticket was sold at Sonny’s Mobil on the Run, 316 Lowell Street, in Wilmington. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

SOMERVILLE WOMAN WINS
$1 MILLION

A Somerville woman today claimed a “blockbuster” prize after winning $1 million in the Lottery’s $725,000,000 Blockbuster instant game.

Sandra Mejia, pictured here with her friend Nancy, claimed the $10 game’s top prize this afternoon at the Lottery’s Braintree headquarters. The $1 million prize is paid out over 20 years. She will receive annual payments of $50,000 (less taxes).

Mejia is the 52nd lucky Lottery player to claim a $1 million prize in the $725,000,000 Blockbuster instant game. She purchased her winning ticket at 350 Food Mart located at 350 Broadway in Somerville. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

NEW BEDFORD MAN
“HOLDS” A $4 MILLION WINNER

Congratulations to Gabriel Silva of New Bedford – the latest $4 million winner in the Lottery’s $10,000,000 HOLD’EM POKER instant game.

Silva, along with his family (pictured here), today visited the Lottery’s Braintree headquarters to claim $10,000,000 HOLD’EM POKER’s top prize. His $4 million win will be paid out over 20 years. He will receive annual prize payments in the amount of $200,000 (minus taxes).

Silva purchased the lucky ticket at Store 24 #033 located at 450 Ashley Boulevard in New Bedford. The store will receive a $40,000 commission on the sale.

LYNN WOMAN WINS
$1 MILLION

A Lynn woman today visited the Lottery’s Braintree headquarters to claim a “spectacular” grand prize.

Doris Faia, pictured here, won $1 million playing the Lottery’s$800 Million Spectacular instant game. She will receive annually prize payments in the amount of $50,000 (minus taxes) for 20 years.

Faia purchased her winning ticket at Dee’s Corner II located at 37 Essex Street in Lynn. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

PEMBROKE WOMAN WINS
$1 MILLION

Desiree Fortini-Craft of Pembroke picked up a $1,000,000 Monopoly instant ticket, advanced to the Lottery’s Braintree headquarters and today collected the game’s grand prize.

Fortini-Craft, pictured here with Lottery Executive Director Joseph C. Sullivan, claimed the ninth $1 million prize in the $1,000,000 Monopoly game. She will receive annual prize payments in the amount of $50,000 (less taxes) for 20 years.

She purchased the winning $5 instant ticket at Brennan’s of Cleary Square located at 1255 River Street in Hyde Park. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

$725,000,000 BLOCKBUSTER
YIELDS ANOTHER $1M WINNER

Congratulations to Eric Anderson of Norwood the latest $1 million winner in the Lottery’s $725,000,000 Blockbuster instant game. His is the 51st $1 million prize to be awarded from the popular $10 game.

Anderson, pictured here as he claimed his grand prize at the Lottery’s Braintree headquarters, today received his first check in the amount of $50,000 (minus taxes). He will receive annual payments in that amount for the next 19 years.

LEE RESIDENT WINS
A GEM OF A PRIZE

Stephanie Lowell of Lee is the latest player to win $1 million in the Lottery’s Ruby Red 7's instant game. Lowell, pictured here, today claimed the game’s grand prize at the Lottery’s Braintree headquarters. She will receive prize payments in the amount of $50,000 (less taxes) annually for the next 20 years.

Lowell purchased her winning ticket at the Williams River Country Store in West Stockbridge. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

DORCHESTER MAN NETS
A SPECTACULAR $2.5M WIN

A Dorchester man netted a “spectacular” win playing the Lottery’s newest $10 instant game - $800 Million Spectacular. Hieu Truong, pictured here with his family, today claimed the game’s $2.5 million grand prize at the Lottery’s Braintree headquarters. He will receive $125,000 (less taxes) annually for 20 years.

Truong purchased his winning $$800 Million Spectacular ticket at Anna’s Donut & Bakery located at 1035 Dorchester Avenue in Dorchester. The store will receive a $25,000 commission on the sale.

The $800 Million Spectacular instant game debuted on February 28 and is available at Lottery retail locations throughout Massachusetts. The popular $10 ticket features $800,000,000 in cash prizes, including over 2.4 million prizes from $50 to $10,000 and 100 prizes from $1 million to $2.5 million.

MELROSE WOMAN
WINS $1 MILLION

Congratulations to Catherine Batten of Melrose – the second $1 million winner in the Lottery’s $800 Million Spectacular instant game. Batten, shown here at the Lottery’s Braintree headquarters, today claimed the top prize she won playing the new $10 instant game. She will receive $50,000 (less taxes) every year for the next 20 years.

Batten purchased her lucky ticket at Foodmaster Market #10 located at 880 Main Street in Melrose. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

CASH WINFALL
ROLL-DOWN RECAP

No one matched 6 out 6 numbers so $2,564,269 rolled down.

28 players matched 5 out of 6 & won $27,742 each (1 of the players was a ST holder).

1,307 players matched 4 out of 6 & won $1,079 each (16 of the players were ST holders).

22,164 players matched 3 out of 6 & won $35 each (248 of the players were ST holders).

153,733 players matched 2 out of 6 & won a free bet (1,573 of the players were ST holders).

23,499 players won a cash prize in this roll-down.

Since the last roll-down on 2/2/06, $4,032,669 has been won by 85,705 players.

CHELMSFORD MAN IS
SET FOR LIFE

Congratulations to Michael White of Chelmsford - the latest lifetime prize winner in the Lottery's Set for Life instant game.

White, pictured left, with Lottery Chief of Staff Jim Acton, claimed the ninth $100,000 a-year-for-life prize in the popular $10 instant game. He today received his first prize check in the amount of $100,000(less taxes) and will continue to receive payments in that amount annually for a lifetime.

White purchased the winning Set for Life ticket at North Chelmsford Mobil located at 81 Tyngsboro Road in North Chelmsford. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

EAST BOSTON MAN NETS A
BLOCKBUSTER WIN

An East Boston man today netted a “blockbuster” win as he claimed a $1 million grand prize at the Lottery’s Braintree headquarters.

Daniel Shanahan, pictured left, won the $1 million prize playing the Lottery’s $725,000,000 Blockbuster instant game. He will receive annual payments of $50,000 (minus taxes) for 20 years.

Shanahan purchased the lucky $10 ticket at Stop & Shop #041 located at 151 VFW Highway in Revere. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

WAYLAND MAN KNOWS HOW TO
“HOLD’EM”

Congratulations to Gregory Lambert of Wayland – the latest player to claim a $1 million prize in the $10,000,000 HOLD’EM POKER instant game.

Lambert, pictured left with his wife Sharon, today claimed the $1 million prize at the Lottery’s Braintree headquarters. He received his first check for $50,000 (less taxes) and will receive prize payments in that amount annually for the next 19 years.

Lambert purchased the winning $10,000,000 HOLD’EM POKER ticket at Check X Change located at 427 Park Avenue in Worcester. The store will receive a $10,000 commission for selling the lucky $10 ticket.

LEXINGTON MAN
WINS $1 MILLION

Congratulations to John Sahatjian of Lexington – the 17th player to claim a $1 million prize in the Set for Life instant game.

Sahatjian, pictured here claiming his prize at Lottery headquarters, will receive $50,000 (minus taxes) annually for 20 years. He received his first check today.

Tony D’s, located at 831 Main Street in Waltham, sold Sahatjian the winning ticket. The store will receive a $10,000 for selling the lucky ticket.

SOUTHAMPTON MAN WINS $1 MILLION WITH SET FOR LIFE

The winners just keep coming with Lottery’s latest $10 instant game – Set for Life. John Superson of Southampton is the fourth player in two days to claim a grand prize in the fun and exciting game. Overall, there have been 18 $1 million winners and eight $100,000 a year for life winners since the game was launched in November 2005.

Superson, shown left receiving his first prize check from Lottery Director of Sales Paul Sternburg, will receive $50,000 (less taxes) annually for 20 years.

He purchased the lucky Set for Life ticket at Hatfield Variety located at 16 West Street in Hatfield. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

RANDOLPH MAN IS SET FOR LIFE

A Randolph man today claimed the prize of a lifetime after winning a grand prize in the Set for Life Instant game.

Henrique Cabral and his wife Geraldina came to the Lottery’s Braintree headquarters to claim a $100,000 a year for life prize won from the popular $10 game. The couple, pictured left, was presented with their first $100,000 check (minus taxes) by Lottery Director of Sales Paul Sternburg. Cabral will receive payments in that amount for the rest of his life.

He purchased the lucky Set for Life ticket at the MPG #118 located at 115 Mazzeo Drive in Randolph. The store will receive a $20,000 commission on the sale.

SET FOR LIFE TURNS OUT ANOTHER
$1 MILLION WINNER
Braintree man claims game’s 16th top prize

John Hammill of Braintree is the latest top prize winner in the Lottery’s Set for Life game.

Hammill, pictured above, claimed his $1 million prize at the Lottery’s Braintree headquarters. He today received his first check for $50,000 (less taxes), and will receive payments in that amount annually for 19 years.

The ticket was purchased at Shop & Save located at 20 Independence Avenue in Quincy . The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

READING MAN NETS A $4 MILLION BLOCKBUSTER WIN

Congratulations to Mark Raneri of Reading – the latest $4 million winner in the Lottery’s $725,000,000 Blockbuster instant game.

Raneri, pictured here with Lottery Executive Director Joseph C. Sullivan, today claimed the $4 million grand prize at Lottery headquarters in Braintree. He will receive annual payments of $200,000 (less taxes) for 20 years.

Raneri took home his first prize check today. He purchased the $10 instant game at Woburn Gas located at 482 Washington Street in Woburn.

The store will receive a $40,000 commission for selling the lucky ticket. Raneri is the twelfth (12th) player to claim a $4 million prize in the $725,000,000 Blockbuster game. There are still two $4 million prizes and 13 $1 million prizes waiting to be won.

SOMERVILLE MAN BRINGS DOWN THE HOUSE WITH A ROYAL FLUSH
Perfect hand yields a $1 million prize in the $10,000,000 Hold’Em Poker instant game

Aaron Camara of Somerville today claimed a $1 million prize in the Lottery’s $10,000,000 Hold’Em Poker instant game.

Camara, pictured above with Lottery Executive Director Joseph C. Sullivan, played the $10 instant game and beat his opponent’s cards with a Royal Flush. The lucky hand yielded the game’s grand prize. He is the 16th player to win a $1 million prize in this game.

Camara will receive $50,000 (minus taxes) every year for 20 years. Camara picked up his first prize check today at the Lottery’s Braintree headquarters.

The $10,000,000 Hold’Em Poker instant game features a play style similar to the wildly popular card game. With more than $645 million in prizes, the game offers a Bonus Tournament with a grand prize of $10 million - the largest single instant ticket prize in U.S. lottery history.The first-of-its-kind Tournament is sure to be one of the most exciting events in the history of the Lottery.

For more information on the game and Bonus Tournament, click the link to the $10,000,000 Hold’Em Poker player information center located on the Lottery’s website.

KENO BONUS STIRS UP EXCITEMENT ACROSS THE STATE
Pepperell man hits 4x Bonus for $100,000 win

In just its first month of play, the Lottery’s new Keno Bonus feature is generating much excitement with players across the Bay State.

Richard Rowse of Pepperell today visited the Lottery’s Braintree headquarters to claim a robust Keno prize that was multiplied four times in value thanks to the game’s new Bonus feature.

He played a 7-spot game for $5 per draw at Lil Peach #481 on Jennifer Street in Littleton. All seven of the numbers he chose for that game were drawn. Ordinarily, that would have paid $25,000, but because Rowse chose the Keno Bonus option, which came up at 4x for that game, his prize increased to $100,000! Rouse and his wife Mary, pictured above, went home today with a check for $70,000 ($100,000 minus state & federal tax).

The addition of the Bonus feature is greatly contributing to the success of the Lottery’s already popular Keno game. Since its debut on December 14, sales for the Bonus alone have exceeded $15 million, helping propel Keno sales for the month of December to a record-high $64,461,629.

Keno Bonus not only offers players further entertainment value, but also the chance to increase their Keno winnings by as much as 10 times.

Keno Bonus is available at any of the Lottery’s 1,700 Keno agents throughout Massachusetts. For more information on Keno Bonus and the location of your local Keno agent, please check out the Keno section of this website.

SET FOR LIFE INSTANT GAME BOASTS ANOTHER GRAND PRIZE WINNER

Congratulations to Richard Mac Roberts of Plainville - he today claimed a $1 million prize in the Lottery Set for Life instant game. Mac Roberts, pictured here with Lottery Chief of Staff Jim Acton, is the 15 Lottery player to claim a $1 million prize in the game. He is also the second person in two days to win a top prize with Set For Life.

Mac Roberts will receive $50,000 less taxes) annually for 20 years. He left the Lottery Braintree headquarters in a white stretch limo with his first check today.

The winning $10 Set for Life ticket was sold at South Liquor Mart on South Street in Plainville. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

FALMOUTH MAN WINS $1 MILLION WITH SET FOR LIFE

Lottery players across Massachusetts are winning big with the Set for Life instant game. Steven Carlson of Falmouth is the fourteenth (14th) player to claim a $1 million prize since the popular $10 game debuted in November 2005.

Carlson, pictured above with Lottery Chief of Staff Jim Acton, today received his first check in the amount of $50,000 (less taxes). He will receive payments in that amount every year for the next 19 years.

He purchased the lucky Set for Life ticket at Cobbs Corner Mobil on Sharon Street in Stoughton. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

The Lottery's Set for Life instant game still has 52 $1 million grand prizes and 19 $100,000 a-year-for-life grand prizes, as well as thousands of cash prizes between $1,000 and $20,000 waiting to be won.

SOUTHBRIDGE WOMAN IS CAESARS PALACE’S FIRST $1 MILLION WINNER

Only a week after being introduced to Lottery players, the Caesars Palace instant game has already produced its first $1 million winner.

Denise Barrett of Southbridge today claimed the $5 instant game’s top prize at the Lottery’s Braintree headquarters. She will receive annual payments in the amount of $50,000 (less taxes) 20 years.

Barrett is pictured above with Lottery Executive Director Joseph C. Sullivan receiving her first check today.She purchased the lucky Caesars Palace instant game at Honey Farms #90 on Gore Street in Webster. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

In addition to the nine (9) $1 million grand prizes remaining, the Lottery’s newest $5 instant game - Caesars Palace - offers over 10,500 prizes valued between $1,000 and $100,000, including 1,050 trips for two to Las Vegas.

COOKIE BRINGS MORE THAN GOOD FORTUNE TO CHICOPEE MAN
Numbers in message yield a $2.4 million MEGABUCKS win

The numbers included in Francisco Torres, Jr.’s fortune cookie message brought him much more than good fortune – they yielded the Chicopee resident a Megabucks win of more than $2.4 million.

Torres had been playing the “lucky numbers” (6-19-20-21-37-42) that he found inserted into the cookie for about a month, when to his surprise the numbers were called up during the Saturday, January 14, 2005 Megabucks drawing. He was the sole winner of the game’s $2,403,353 jackpot.

Torres arrived at the Lottery’s Braintree headquarters early today along with his wife Ann, mother Lydia and sister Lydia, to claim his prize. The family joined Torres as he received his first check totaling $123,353 (less taxes) from Lottery Executive Director Joseph C. Sullivan (see attached photo). He will receive annual payments of $120,167.65 (less taxes) for the next 19 years.

The winning Megabucks numbers were played at Convenience Plus #37 on Newton Street in South Hadley.

The store will receive a $15,000 commission on the sale. Megabucks drawings are held every Wednesday and Saturday at 11:22 PM on WCVB-TV Channel 5.

DORCHESTER MAN WINS A
COOL MILLION

Ronald Green of Dorchester was given the gift of a lifetime this past weekend, as the $5 instant ticket he received as a token of his employer’s appreciation rewarded him with a hefty payday. Green, pictured above claiming his grand prize at the Lottery’s Braintree headquarters, won $1 million playing the Lottery’s Cool Millions instant game. He will receive $50,000 (less taxes) annually for 20 years.

The winning ticket was sold at Stadium Citgo located at 22 Washington Street in Foxboro. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.The Cool Millions instant game offers more than $114,700,000 in total cash prizes. Green is the game’s sixth $1 million winner. There are still four $1 million grand prizes remaining.

WEBSTER MAN WINS $1 MILLION WITH RUBY RED 7’s

Congratulations to Donald Obuchowski of Webster, the latest Massachusetts Lottery player to claim a $1 million prize in the Ruby Red 7’s instant game. He came to the Lottery’s Braintree headquarters with his wife Susan, both pictured above, to claim his $1 million grand prize.

Obuchowski today received his first check in the amount of $50,000 (less taxes). He will receive payments in that amount annually for the next 19 years.

Obuchowski bought the $5 Ruby Red 7’s ticket at the Kosciuszko Society located at 13 Dresser Street in Webster. The agent will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

GILBERTVILLE WOMAN HITS A
$1 MILLION JACKPOT

Anissa Borey of Gilbertville is the Lottery’s latest $1 million prize winner in the $1,000,000 Jackpot instant game.

Borey and her husband David, shown above, today received their first prize check from Paul Sternburg, Lottery Director of Sales. She will receive payments in the amount of $50,000 (less taxes) each year for the next 19 years.

Borey’s winning ticket was purchased at Cumberland Farms #6660 on Gilbertville Road in Gilbertville. The store will receive a commission of $10,000 for selling the lucky $5 ticket.

E. BRIDGEWATER MAN WINS $1 MILLION

An East Bridgewater couple was elated to ring in the New Year with a $1 million from the Lottery's Set for Life instant game.

Dana Brueggeman, pictured here with his wife Barbara, claimed the $1 million grand prize on Friday at the Lottery's Braintree headquarters. He will receive a check for $50,000 (less taxes) every year for twenty years.

Brueggeman bought his winning ticket at the Video Store located at 342 North Main Street in Randolph . The store will receive a $10,000 commission for selling the lucky Set for Life ticket.

WEYMOUTH MAN NETS A BLOCKBUSTER WIN

Congratulations to Francis Yalowchuk of Weymouth - he claimed a $1 million prize playing the Lottery's $725,000,000 Blockbuster instant game. Yalowchuk is the 47 th player to win a $1 million grand prize since the game's debut in September 2004. Yalowchuk, pictured above claiming his prize at the Lottery's Braintree headquarters, will receive $50,000 (less taxes) annually for 20 years.

He purchased his winning ticket Cumberland Farms #3462 located at 5 Liberty Square in Weymouth . The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

In addition to thirteen (13) $1 million prizes, the $725,000,000 Blockbuster instant game still has three (3) $4 million prizes yet to be won.

LOWELL MAN IS SET FOR LIFE!

Only five days into 2006, and it’s already been a very happy new year for Robert Marceau of Lowell. Marceau, pictured above, today claimed a grand prize in the Lottery’s Set for Life instant game. He will receive $100,000 a year for life (less taxes) for winning the $10 game’s coveted top prize.

He purchased the winning ticket at The Liquor Store located at 1215 Bridge Street in Lowell. The store will receive a $20,000 commission on the sale.

Marceau is the fifth person to claim a $100,000 a year for life prize in the Set for Life instant game. There are still 20 more grand prizes and 54 $1 million prizes waiting to be won.