FLORENCE COUPLE WIN $100,000 MASS CASH JACKPOT

Domenico Maenzo of Florence, and his wife Mary, ended 2006 with an exciting $100,000 jackpot win in the Lottery’s MASS CASH game.

The Maenzos, pictured here claiming their top prize at the Lottery’s Braintree headquarters, were one of five jackpot winners in the Friday, December 22nd MASS CASH drawing. Mr. Maenzo played his winning MASS CASH numbers (5-10-15-18-19) at Getty Mart Expo located at 18 Springfield Street in Agawam.

The store will receive a $1,000 commission on the sale. The other four winning MASS CASH tickets in the December 22 drawing were sold in Fall River, Seekonk, Springfield and West Bridgewater.

$1 MILLION HOLIDAY WIN FOR QUINCY MAN

Michael Trainor of Quincy today claimed a $1 million grand prize in the Lottery’s RUBY RED 7’s instant game.

Trainor, pictured here at the Lottery’s Braintree headquarters, will receive $50,000 (minus taxes) annually for 20 years. He is the ninth player to win a $1 million prize in the RUBY RED 7’s instant game.

Trainor purchased his winning $5 ticket at the Tedeschi Food #215 located at 1250 Hancock Street in Quincy. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

SOMERVILLE MAN AND HIS FAMILY ENJOY $1 MILLION WIN

It was a joyous afternoon for Richard Cabral and his family as they today traveled to the Massachusetts Lottery’s Braintree headquarters to claim the $1 million prize he won playing the $5,000,000 JACKPOT instant game.

Cabral, a Somerville resident, is pictured here with his family celebrating the win. He will receive annual prize payments in the amount of $50,000 (minus taxes) for 20 years.

Cabral and his fiancée purchased the winning $10 ticket at Shivalic Food & Spice located at 310 Broadway in Somerville. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

NEW BEDFORD MAN WINS $2.5 MILLION

The holidays just got a whole lot happier for Paul Koczera of New Bedford as he today claimed a $2.5 million prize in the Lottery’s $800 Million Spectacular instant game.

Koczera, pictured here with his first prize check at the Lottery’s Braintree headquarters, will receive annual payments of $125,000 (minus taxes) for 20 years. He is the eighth lucky Lottery player to claim a $2.5 million grand prize in the $800 Million Spectacular instant game.

Koczera purchased the $10 ticket at Stop & Shop #493 located at 25 Faunce Corner Road in Dartmouth. The store will receive a $20,000 commission on the sale.

KINGSTON MAN IS SET FOR LIFE

Congratulations to Benjamin Walker of Kingston – he today claimed a lifetime prize in the Lottery’s $10 SET FOR LIFE instant game.

Walker, pictured here, is the 14th lucky player to claim a lifetime prize playing the SET FOR LIFE instant game. He will receive $100,000 (minus taxes) a year for life.

Walker purchased his winning ticket at Hess Gas Station #21321 located at 165 Summer Street in Kingston. The store will receive a $20,000 commission on the sale.

HOLLISTON MAN CLAIMS A SPECTACULAR PRIZE

The holiday season just got a bit more spectacular for Reginald Carruthers of Holliston – he today claimed a $1 million prize in the Lottery’s $800 MILLION SPECTACULAR instant game.

Carruthers, pictured here with his son Keith at the Lottery’s Braintree headquarters, will receive $50,000 (minus taxes) a year for 20 years. He is the 23rd lucky player to win $1 million playing the $800 MILLION SPECTACULAR instant game.

He purchased the $10 ticket at Shaws #123 located on Route 126 in Ashland. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

LYNNFIELD WOMAN WINS PATRIOTS SEASON TICKETS FOR 2007!

It was an unseasonably warm afternoon as the six finalists in the Lottery’s NUMBERS Game Touchdown Ticket promotion gathered at Gillette Stadium for the drawing that determined who would win season tickets for the New England Patriots 2007 season.

During the 3rd quarter, the finalists – Darrah Flaherty of Quincy; Marie Fahey of Bridgewater; Judith Gipps of Framingham; Paula Ring of Randolph; Maureen Donahue of Lynnfield, and Joan Morris of Tyngsboro – were led down to the field where they met up with State Treasurer Tim Cahill and mascot Pat Patriot for the grand prize drawing.

The Patriots were well on their way to the exciting 40 – 7 victory over the Houston Texans, as another big win took place – Maureen Donahue of Lynnfield was selected as the promotion’s grand prize winner!! She will receive Patriots tickets for the entire 2007 season.

Maureen Donahue purchased the seven-day NUMBERS Game ticket which provided her with an entry into the Touchdown Ticket promotion at T & L Liquors located at 637 Lowell Street in Peabody. T & L Liquors will receive a trip for two to Las Vegas for selling the winning game ticket.

Congratulations Maureen and T & L Liquors, and thanks to everyone who participated in the NUMBERS Game Touchdown Ticket promotion.

CASH WinFall Roll Down ALERT

No one matched all 6 of the winning numbers.

29 players matched 5 winning numbers and won $22,462 each.

1,400 players matched 4 winning numbers and won $849 each.

22,047 players matched 3 winning numbers and won $29 each.

148,323 players matched 2 winning numbers and stay in the game with a free bet.

Among the winners were 202 CASH WinFall Season Tickets holders who each won a CASH prize!

Owning a CASH WinFall Season Ticket will insure that you do not miss a roll-down; buy yours now while they are on sale at a discounted price.

VERMONT WOMAN IS SET FOR LIFE

Kerry Hogan of Groton, Vermont today claimed a grand prize in the Lottery’s SET FOR LIFE instant game.

Hogan, pictured here at the Lottery’s Braintree headquarters, will receive prize payments of $100,000 a year (minus taxes) for life. She is the 13th player to claim a lifetime prize in the SET FOR LIFE instant game.

The $10 ticket was purchased at VFW Post #529 located at 371 Summer Street in Somerville. The agent will receive a $20,000 commission on the sale.

TYNGSBORO WOMAN WINS A CHANCE AT PATRIOTS SEASON TICKETS

Joan Morris of Tyngsboro was the winner of the Lottery’s sixth “Numbers Game Touchdown Ticket” drawing held at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, December 3 and will move on to the promotion’s grand prize drawing on December 17 for a pair of 2007 New England Patriots season tickets.

Morris, along with Numbers Game players Daniel Katz of Marblehead; Bill Smith of Weymouth; and Catherine Slowe of Salem N.H. each won two tickets to that afternoon’s Patriots game versus the Detroit Lions.

Joan Morris as well as previous Touchdown winners Darrah Flaherty, Marie Fahey, Judith Gipps, Paula Ring and Maureen Donahue will attend the final drawing at the December 17 Patriots home game against the Houston Texans; and one of these six finalists will win a pair of 2007 Patriots season tickets.

Approximately 70,000 Touchdown Ticket entrees were received between September 10 and November 27. Entrees were earned when players bought seven or more consecutive NUMBERS game draws on the same ticket between September 10 and November 19.

In total, 24 players each won two tickets to a Patriots home game, passes to a private tail-gate party and Lottery Season Tickets to Mass Cash, Megabucks and Mega Millions, and 300 other contestants each won a season ticket for a Lottery game; these names are posted on our web site.

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N. CHELMSFORD MAN WINS $1M WITH SET FOR LIFE

Congratulations to William Bovill, Jr. of North Chelmsford, he today claimed a $1 million prize playing the Lottery’s SET FOR LIFE instant game.

Bovill, pictured here with companion Janice Rollo, is the thirty-fifth lucky Lottery player to win $1 million in the Lottery’s SET FOR LIFE instant game. He will receive $50,000 (minus taxes) a year for twenty years.

Bovill purchased his winning $10 SET FOR LIFE ticket at Scott’s Food Mart located at 1460 Middlesex Street in Lowell. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

MASS. STATE LOTTERY AND BOSTON CELTICS PRESENT CHECK TO “BOSTON CELTICS GREEN’S” FIRST $1 MILLION WINNER

Amanda Matthews of Melrose receives prize in a center court ceremony at the TD BankNorth Garden.

State Treasurer Tim Cahill yesterday joined Boston Celtics COO Rich Gotham at the TD BankNorth Garden to present Amanda Matthews of Melrose with a check representing the $1 million prize she won playing the Mass. State Lottery’s new Boston Celtics Green instant game

Matthews – the first player to claim a $1 million prize in the Boston Celtics Green instant game - received the check in a center court ceremony during halftime at last night’s Celtics game.

Matthews claimed her prize on November 13 at the Lottery’s Braintree headquarters. She will receive annual prize payments of $50,000 (minus taxes) for 20 years. When asked of her plans for her $1 million windfall, Matthews said she would like to purchase a home.

She purchased the $5.00 the Boston Celtics Green ticket at Spot Pond Mobil located at 2 South Street in Stoneham. The store will receive a $10,000 commission for selling the winning ticket. There are still four $1 million prizes, as well as millions in other cash and merchandise prizes, waiting to be won with Boston Celtics Green.

Boston Celtics Green debuted at Lottery retailers throughout Massachusetts on October 31. This exciting $5 instant game offers over $57.5 million in cash, merchandise and unmatchable experiential prizes.

Five lucky winners will have the opportunity to each win a pair of Celtics season tickets through the game’s bonus drawing feature. Other prizes include game tickets, and courtside seats, as well as team-related merchandise.

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QUINCY WOMAN GETS
$1 MILLION IN “GREEN” WITH “GOLDEN” WIN!

Elizabeth Boles of Quincy today took home a lot of “green” after claiming a $1 million “golden” win at the Lottery’s Braintree headquarters.

Boles, pictured here, won the $1 million prize playing the Lottery’s $5 instant game – GREEN & GOLD. She will receive $50,000 a year (minus taxes) for 20 years.

Boles purchased her winning GREEN & GOLD instant game at Star Market #525 located at 130 Granite Avenue in Quincy. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

LEOMINSTER WOMAN WINS
$1 MILLION!

Sara Dellechiaie of Leominster is the latest $1 million winner in the Lottery’s $5,000,000 JACKPOT instant game. She claimed her prize today, and will receive annual prize payments in the amount of $50,000 (minus taxes) for 20 years.

She purchased the winning $10 ticket at Store 24 #386 located at 158 Main Street in Leominster. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

Dellechiaie is the sixth lucky player to claim $1 million since the $5,000,000 JACKPOT game debuted at Lottery retailers in September. There are 36 - $1 million prizes, and nine - $5 million grand prizes remaining in the game.

LYNNFIELD WOMAN WINS A CHANCE AT PATRIOTS SEASON TICKETS

Maureen Donahue of Lynnfield was the winner of the Lottery’s fifth “Numbers Game Touchdown Ticket” drawing held at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, November 26 and will move on to the promotion’s grand prize drawing for a pair of 2007 New England Patriots season tickets.

Donahue, along with Numbers Game players Edward Anderson of Dorchester; Donald Tarnowski of Webster; and Patricia Charest of Eastham each won two tickets to that evening’s Patriots game versus the Chicago Bears.

Maureen Donahue as well as previous Touchdown winners Darrah Flaherty, Marie Fahey, Judith Gipps, Paula Ring and another future Numbers Game player to be selected in the upcoming weeks will attend the final drawing at the December 17 Patriots game against the Houston Texans; and one of the six finalists will win a pair of 2007 Patriots season tickets.

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PEABODY WOMAN HITS A GRAND SLAM WITH
$1 MILLION WIN!

Gabriella Fortucci of Peabody today hit a grand slam for a $ 1 million win in the Lottery’s RED SOX INSTANT TICKET.

Fortucci, pictured here as she claimed her $1 million prize, will receive annual payments in the amount of $50,000 (minus taxes) for 20 years.

She purchased her lucky $5.00 RED SOX INSTANT TICKET at The Lobby Shop located at 75 State Street in Boston. The store will receive a $10,000 commission for selling Fortucci the winning ticket.

HUDSON MAN HITS A $2.7 MILLION MEGA-JACKPOT!

Alfred Nogler of Hudson has 2,705,520 reasons to celebrate after today visiting the Lottery’s Braintree headquarters to claim the jackpot he won in Saturday night’s Megabucks drawing. He is pictured here with Lottery Executive Director Joe Sullivan.

All six numbers on Nogler’s Quic Pic ticket (1-4-9-30-33-37) were selected in the November 18, 2006 Megabucks drawing. He was the sole jackpot winner, and will receive the $2,705,520 prize over 20 years.

Nogler played his winning Megabucks numbers at Buscemi’s Convenience Store located at 275 Cox Street in Hudson. The store will receive a $15,000 commission on the sale.

BILLERICA MAN WINS A SPECTACULAR PRIZE

Duc Huynh of Billerica today claimed a $1 million prize playing the Lottery’s $800 MILLION SPECTACULAR instant game. He is the 22nd lucky player to win a top prize in the $10 game.

Huynh, pictured here at the Lottery headquarters, will receive 20 annual prize checks for $50,000 (minus taxes).

He purchased the winning $800 MILLION SPECTACULAR ticket at Gateway Newsstand located in the Burlington Mall. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

SOUTH BOSTON WOMAN WINS
$1 MILLION

Congratulations to Michele Podolske of South Boston – the latest $1 million winner in the Lottery’s SET FOR LIFE instant game.

Podolske, pictured here with her boyfriend Sean, will receive 20 annual prize payments in the amount of $50,000 (minus taxes).

She purchased the $10 SET FOR LIFE ticket at Crawford Drug Store located at 1735 Dorchester Avenue in Dorchester. The store will receive a $10,000 commission for selling the winning ticket.

$1 MILLION WIN FOR MATTAPOISETT MAN

James Alves of Mattapoisett has one million reasons to smile as he today claimed a top prize in the Lottery’s $800 MILLION SPECTACULAR instant game.

Alves, pictured here at the Lottery’s Braintree headquarters, is the 21st lucky player to claim a $1 million prize playing the $800 MILLION SPECTACULAR instant game. He will receive annual prize payments of $50,000 (minus taxes) for 20 years.

Alves purchased his winning $10 ticket at 7-Eleven #32449-A located at 1040 Main Street in Fall River. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

ROSLINDALE MAN HITS THE JACKPOT FOR $1 MILLION

A Roslindale man today claimed a $1 million prize playing the Lottery’s newest $10 instant game - $5,000,000 JACKPOT.

Robert Bishop Jr., pictured here at the Lottery’s Braintree headquarters, will receive prize payment in the amount of $50,000 (minus taxes) every year for the next 20 years. He is the 5th player to claim a $1 million prize playing this game since its debut in September.

Bishop purchased his winning $5,000,000 JACKPOT ticket at Henry Variety Market located at 892 South Street in Roslindale. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

SWANSEA MAN DRIVES AWAY WITH $1 MILLION AND A CORVETTE

Don Bruzzi of Swansea today claimed the last remaining grand prize in the Lottery’s $1,000,000 CORVETTE instant game taking home a $1 million plus a Corvette.

Bruzzi, pictured here claiming his prize at the Lottery’s Braintree headquarters, will receive annual prize payments of $50,000 (minus taxes) for 20 years, as well as a new car. He is the 10th and final player to claim a grand prize playing $1,000,000 CORVETTE.

Bruzzi purchased his lucky ticket at the Wolcott General Store located at 171 Wolcott Street in Hyde Park. The store will receive a $10,775 commission for selling Bruzzi the winning ticket.

READING WOMAN SCRATCHES “SPECTACULAR” $2.5 MILLION WIN

Congratulations to Margaret O’Neil of Reading for winning $2.5 million in the Lottery’s $800 MILLION SPECTACULAR instant game!!!!

O’Neil, pictured here as she claimed her grand prize at the Lottery’s Braintree headquarters, will receive 20 annual prize payments in the amount of $125,000 (minus taxes). She is the 7th lucky player to claim a $2.5 million grand prize playing the $800 MILLION SPECTACULAR instant game.

The winning ticket was sold at JK’s Market located at 212 Main Street in Reading. The store will receive a $25,000 commission on the sale.

MELROSE WOMAN NETS BOSTON CELTICS GREEN’S FIRST BIG WIN

Amanda Matthews of Melrose is the first lucky player to net a $1 million win in the Lottery’s new BOSTON CELTICS GREEN instant game.

Matthews, pictured here at the Lottery’s Braintree headquarters with her boyfriend Brandon and Lottery Executive Director Joe Sullivan, will receive $50,000 (minus taxes) a year for 20 years.

She purchased the $5.00 BOSTON CELTICS GREEN ticket at Spot Pond Mobil located at 2 South Street in Stoneham. The store will receive a $10,000 commission for selling the winning ticket.

BOSTON CELTICS GREEN debuted at Lottery retailers on October 31. This exciting new $5 instant game offers over $57.5 million in cash, merchandise and unmatchable experiential prizes. Five lucky winners will have the opportunity to each win a pair of Celtics season tickets through the game’s bonus drawing feature. Other prizes include game tickets, and courtside seats, as well as team-related merchandise.

To learn more aboutBOSTON CELTICS GREEN, pick up a brochure at any of the Lottery’s 7,500 retail locations, or log on to the Lottery’s website at: www.masslottery.com or the Celtics’ page at: www.celtics.com.

RANDOLPH WOMAN WINS A CHANCE AT PATRIOTS SEASON TICKETS

Paula Ring of Randolph was the winner of the Lottery’s fourth “Numbers Game Touchdown Ticket” drawing held at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, November 12 and will move on to the promotion’s grand prize drawing for a pair of 2007 New England Patriots season tickets.

Ring, along with Numbers Game players Albert Reed of Taunton; Tony Tavares of Ludlow; and Ron Ciampa of Peabody each won two tickets to that evening’s Patriots game versus the New York Jets.

Paula Ring as well as previous Touchdown winners Darrah Flaherty, Marie Fahey, Judith Gipps and two future Numbers Game players to be selected in the upcoming weeks will attend the final drawing at the December 17 Patriots game against the Houston Texans; and one of the six finalists will win a pair of 2007 Patriots season tickets.

To enter the “Numbers Game Touchdown Ticket” promotion, players must play THE NUMBERS GAME for seven or more consecutive drawings on the same ticket, until November 19, 2006 end of day. , complete the accompanying entry form, and mail it to the Lottery. Four contestants will be selected to participate in drawing events held before each of the Patriots remaining home games this season. A total of 300 contestants will each win season tickets for a Lottery game.

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CONTESTANTS CHOSEN FOR NEXT TOUCHDOWN DRAWING

Judith Gipps of Framingham was the winner of the Lottery’s third “Numbers Game Touchdown Ticket” drawing held at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, November 5 and will move on to the promotion’s grand prize drawing for a pair of 2007 New England Patriots season tickets.

Gipps, along with Numbers Game players Mona McKay of Foxboro; Maureen Rogers of Fall River; Michael Aukstikalnis of Gardner each won two tickets to that evening’s Patriots game versus the Indianapolis Colts.

Judith Gipps as well as previous Touchdown winners Darrah Flaherty and Marie Fahey and three future Numbers Game players to be selected in the upcoming weeks will attend the final drawing at the December 17 Patriots game against the Houston Texans; and one of the six finalists will win a pair of 2007 Patriots season tickets.

To enter the “Numbers Game Touchdown Ticket” promotion, players must play THE NUMBERS GAME for seven or more consecutive drawings on the same ticket, until November 19, 2006 end of day, complete the accompanying entry form, and mail it to the Lottery. Four contestants will be selected to participate in drawing events held before each of the Patriots remaining home games this season. A total of 300 contestants will each win season tickets for a Lottery game.

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BILLERICA MAN WINS
$1 MILLION

Congratulations to Peter Yerardi – the fourth lucky player to claim a $1 million prize in the new $5,000,000 JACKPOT instant game.

Yerardi, pictured here claiming his prize at the Massachusetts Lottery’s Braintree headquarters, will receive annual prize payments in the amount $50,000 (minus taxes) for 20 years.

He purchased the winning $10 ticket at Dollar Convenience located at 306 Boston Road in North Billerica. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

WORCESTER WOMAN GETS A
$1 MILLION TREAT

It was no trick for Sandra Collins of Worcester this Halloween as she won a $1 million treat courtesy of the Lottery’s new $5,000,000 Jackpot instant game.

Collins, pictured here with her husband Larry at the Lottery’s Braintree headquarters, will receive annual prize checks in the amount of $50,000 (minus taxes) for 20 years. She is the third lucky player to claim a $1 million prize playing $5,000,000 Jackpot since it went on sale late last month.

Collins purchased her winning ticket at Greendale Package Store located at 444 West Boylston Street in Worcester. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

A BLOCKBUSTER WIN
FOR S. HADLEY MAN

Dennis Laramee of South Hadley today claimed a $1 million prize in the Lottery’s $725,000,000 Blockbuster instant game.

Laramee, pictured here at the Lottery’s Braintree headquarters, will receive prize payments in the amount of $50,000 (minus taxes) a year for 20 years. He is the 59th lucky Lottery player to win a $1 million prize playing the $725,000,000 Blockbuster instant game.

He purchased the winning $10 ticket at 7-Eleven #15404-A located at 336 Newton Street in South Hadley. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

CASH WinFall rolled down on October 23rd!

No one matched all 6 of the winning numbers.

36 players matched 5 of the winning numbers and each won $20,914.

1,678 players matched 4 of the winning numbers and each won $813 (8 of whom were Season Ticket holders).

28,128 players matched 3 of the winning numbers and each won $27 (181 of whom were Season Ticket holders).

195,789 players matched 2 of the winning numbers and stayed in the game by winning a free bet.

In total $2,876,574 rolled down and was shared by 29,842 players.

Since the last roll-down on 9/7/06, 63 players have matched 5 out of 6 and each won $4,000 CASH!

NORTH ADAMS WOMAN NETS A $4 MILLION BLOCKBUSTER WIN!!!!

A North Adams woman today claimed a “blockbuster win” at the Massachusetts Lottery’s Braintree headquarters. Gail Grandchamp, pictured here with her family, won a $4 million prize playing the Lottery’s $725,000,000 BLOCKBUSTER instant game. She will receive annual prize payments in the amount of $200,000 (minus taxes) for the next 20 years.

Grandchamp is the 14th lucky player to claim a $4 million top prize in the $725,000,000 BLOCKBUSTER instant game. She purchased her winning ticket at Ed’s Variety located at 524 Union Street in North Adams. The store will receive a $40,000 commission on the sale.

LOWELL WOMAN WINS $1 MILLION

Congratulations to Ann Marie Dion of Lowell – the latest $1 million winner in the Lottery’s Set for Life instant game.

Dion, pictured here with her mother, today claimed her 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 winning ticket at Marie’s Variety located at 787 Lakeview Road in Lowell. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

WILMINGTON MAN WINS $1M WITH SET FOR LIFE

Kevin M. Kelley of Wilmington today claimed a $1 million prize in the Lottery’s Set for Life instant game.

Kelley, pictured here as he claimed his prize at the Lottery’s Braintree headquarters, is the 31st lucky player to claim a $1 million win playing the $10 Set for Life game. He will receive $50,000 (minus taxes) every year for 20 years.

Kelley purchased the winning ticket at BJ’s Wholesale #30 located at 6 Hutchinson Drive in Danvers. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

Marie Fahey of Bridgewater plays seven consecutive NUMBERS Game draws, wins Pats tix and chance at season tickets for 2007

Marie Fahey of Bridgewater was the winner of the Lottery’s second “Numbers Game Touchdown Ticket” drawing held at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, October 8th, and will move on to the promotion’s grand prize drawing for a pair of 2007 New England Patriots season tickets.

Fahey, along with Numbers Game players Stephen Webber of Paxton; Carmen Pearson of East Bridgewater; and Joseph Masztal of Chicopee, won two ticket to that afternoon’s Patriots game versus the Miami Dolphins.

She will join Darrah Flaherty of Quincy, who was selected in the first drawing, and four other NUMBERS Game players to be selected in the upcoming weeks, in the grand prize drawing for Patriots season tickets. The final drawing will be held on December 17 at Gillette Stadium.

To enter the “Numbers Game Touchdown Ticket” promotion, players must play The Numbers Game for seven or more consecutive drawings on the same ticket until November 20, 2006, complete the accompanying entry form, and mail it to the Lottery. Four contestants will be selected to participate in drawing events held before each of the Patriots remaining home games this season. Another 300 contestants will win season tickets for a Lottery game.

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EAST BOSTON MAN HITS JACKPOT FOR $1 MILLION

Michael Hanley of East Boston today claimed a $1 million prize in the Lottery’s newest $10 instant game - $5,000,000 Jackpot.

Hanley, pictured here with his girlfriend Lisa, will receive annual prize payments in the amount of $50,000 (minus taxes) for the next 20 years.

He purchased the lucky $5,000,000 Jackpot ticket at East Boston Shell located at 52 Meridian Street in East Boston. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

BROCKTON MAN WINS $1 MILLION!

Congratulations to William P. O’Brien of Brockton – he is the first lucky Massachusetts Lottery player to claim a $1 million prize in the new $5,000,000 Jackpot instant game.

O’Brien, pictured here with Lottery Executive Director Joseph C. Sullivan, today claimed his $1 million prize. He will receive $50,000 a year (minus taxes) for 20 years.

He bought the winning $10 ticket at Randolph Elks #2130 located at 21 School Street in Randolph. The Elks will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

QUINCY MAN PLAYS THE NUMBERS GAME, WINS CHANCE AT PATS SEASON TICKETS

State Treasurer Tim Cahill (far right) greets the contestants - (from l to r) Allen Lewis of Chelmsford; Zachary Paquette, representing Ernie Hantaus of Marlboro; Brian Chou of Brockton; and Darrah Flaherty of Quincy - in the Lottery’s first “Touchdown Ticket” drawing at Gillette Stadium. Flaherty was the winner of the drawing and will move on to the grand prize drawing for 2007 Patriots season tickets.

On Sunday, September 24, four lucky NUMBERS Game players participated in a drawing as part of the Lottery’s “Touchdown Ticket” promotion.

Darrah Flaherty of Quincy, Brian Chow of Brockton, Ernie Hantaus of Marlboro, and Allen Lewis of Chelmsford each won two tickets to that evening’s New England Patriots game against the Denver Broncos, as well as entry into a drawing that awarded a chance at winning a pair of 2007 New England Patriots season tickets.

Flaherty was selected to move on to the grand prize drawing to be held on December 17th. He, along with five other NUMBERS Game players to be selected in the upcoming weeks, will be vying for 2007 Patriots season tickets in the final drawing.

To enter the “Touchdown Ticket” promotion, players must play The Numbers Game for seven or more consecutive drawings on the same ticket until November 20, 2006, complete the accompanying entry form, and mail it to the Lottery. Four contestants will be selected to participate in drawing events held before each of the Patriots remaining home games this season. Another 300 contestants will win season tickets for a Lottery game.

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LOWELL MAN WINS $1M WITH SET FOR LIFE!

Steven F. Xigoros of Lowell today claimed a $1 million prize in the Lottery’s Set for Life instant game. He is the 30th lucky person to claim a $1 million prize in playing the $10 ticket.

Xigoros, pictured here at the Lottery’s Braintree headquarters, will receive prize payments $50,000 (minus taxes) a year for 20 years.

He purchased his winning ticket at Turcotte’s Liquors located at 412 Lawrence Street in Lowell. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

Chicopee Man Wins $1 Million

Lee Sarkinen of Hyannis is the latest lucky Massachusetts Lottery player to win a $1 million prize in the Caesar’s Palace instant game.

Sarkinen, pictured here (right) with his wife Mary and Lottery Director of Sales Paul Sternburg, will receive $50,000 (minus taxes) a year for 20 years. He is the 5th player to claim a top prize in the game.

He purchased the winning $5 Caesar’s Palace ticket at Christy’s #610 located at 317 Falmouth Road in Hyannis. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

DANVERS WOMAN HITS THE JACKPOT

Congratulations to Elaine M. Charron of Danvers – the sole jackpot winner in the Saturday, September 23rd Megabucks drawing. She correctly matched all six numbers drawn (6-12-20-29-35-36) to take home the top prize of $4,602,270.

Charron will receive her jackpot in annual prize payments of $230,113.50 over the next 20 years. She and her husband Roger are pictured here receiving their first prize check from Lottery Director of Sales Paul Sternburg.

Charron purchased her winning quic pic Megabucks ticket at Sam's Food Mart located at 474 Lowell Street in Peabody. The store will receive a $15,000 commission on the sale.

LOWELL MAN WINS $1M WITH SET FOR LIFE!

Congratulations to Nicolas Costa of Chicopee who has won a $1 million prize playing the $10,000,000 Hold ‘Em Poker instant game. Costa, shown here with his girlfriend Melissa, arrived in Braintree to collect the first of 20 annuitized payments of $50,000 (minus taxes).

He purchased the lucky ticket at the Quick Pick Convenient store located at 1343 Carew Street in Springfield. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

LOTTERY HOLDS 5th RED SOX INSTANT TICKET DRAWING

Dave Lawrence of Fairhaven wins entry into Grand Prize drawing for Season Tickets for Life

The Massachusetts Lottery awarded four extraordinary Red Sox-themed prizes in a second chance drawing for its Red Sox Instant Ticket. The drawing, which took place at the Baseball Tavern in Boston, was the fifth of 10 drawings that will be held to determine the winner of the ultimate Red Sox fan prize – Season Tickets for Life!

Melanie Gerrior of East Freetown won a Red Sox Road Trip for Two; Margaret Sotera of Bridgewater won a Red Sox Spring Training Trip for Two, and John Lemont of Greenwich, RI won a Red Sox Cruise Trip for Two.

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

Through the ticket’s second-chance feature, 13,000 contestants have already won remarkable prizes such as Red Sox game tickets, merchandise, trips, and game-related experiences. In addition to these great Red Sox-themed prizes, Lottery players have won millions of dollars in cash prizes playing the Red Sox Instant Ticket.

To be eligible for a drawing, players must mail in two non-winning Red Sox Instant Ticket. The Lottery received over 225,000 submissions for this drawing, randomly selecting 2,600 entries to win prizes, including the four entrants that competed for the top prizes this evening. The results of each Red Sox Instant Ticket drawing are posted on the Lottery’s website.

Players can learn more about the game by reading the back of the ticket, by picking up a brochure at any Lottery sales agent location, or by clicking here.

Quincy Woman is
10 Times Lucky!

Congratulations to Jane Ferullo of Quincy, who today claimed a $100,000 prize playing the 10 Times Lucky instant game.

She purchased the ticket at the Stop & Shop Supermarket located at 65 Newport Avenue in Quincy.

The store will receive a $1,000 commission on the sale.

Winchester Man has a
Blockbuster Hit!

Congratulations to Tan B. Nguyen of Wilmington, who today claimed a $1 million prize in the $725,000,000 Blockbuster instant game.

Nguyen took home the first of 20 annuity payments of $50,000 (minus taxes).

). He purchased the winning ticket at the One Stop Market located at 297 Highland Avenue in Malden. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

NORTON MAN NETS A
SPECTACULAR PRIZE

Congratulations to Peter Blanchard of Norton – he today claimed a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts Lottery’s $800 Million Spectacular instant game.

Blanchard, pictured here as he claim his prize at the Lottery’s Braintree headquarters, will receive prize payments of $50,000 (minus taxes) a year for the next 20 years.

He purchased the winning $5 ticket at Mill Pond Station located at 2569 Cranberry Highway in Wareham. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

N. ATTLEBORO MAN WINS A
COOL MILLION

Raymond Orlando of North Attleboro today claimed a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts Lottery’s COOL MILLIONS instant game.

Orlando, pictured here as he claimed his prize at the Lottery’s Braintree headquarters, will receive annual prize payments of $50,000 (minus taxes) for 20 years. He is the ninth lucky person to win $1 million playing the COOL MILLIONS game.

He purchased the winning $5 ticket at Linda’s Variety/Deli located at 158 Main Street in Norfolk. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

Braintree Woman Lands Spectacular Prize!

Congratulations to Janelle Snarsky of Braintree who today claimed a $2.5 million prize in the Lottery’s $800,000,000 Spectacular instant game. Snarsky, pictured here with Lottery Director of Sales Paul Sternburg, will receive prize payments of $125,000 (less taxes) a year for 20 years.

The lucky ticket was purchased at the Hayward Market located at 29 Hayward Street in Braintree. The store will receive a $25,000 commission on the sale.

CASH WINFALL ROLLED DOWN
ON SEPTEMBER 7

No one matched all 6 of the winning numbers.

32 players matched 5 of the winning numbers and each won $22,376.

1,308 players matched 4 of the winning numbers and each won $971. (6 of those players were Season Ticket holders)

23,287 players matched 3 of the winning numbers and each $30. (88 of those players were Season Ticket holders)

163,274 players matched 2 of the winning numbers and stayed in the game by winning a free bet.

In total, $2,684,710 was won in cash prizes!

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ABINGTON MAN STRIKES
GREEN & GOLD
WITH $1M WIN!

Congratulations to William P. O’Connor of Abington – the latest $1 million winner in the Lottery’s Green & Gold instant game.

O’Connor, pictured here claiming his prize at the Lottery’s Braintree headquarters, is the fourth lucky player to claim a $1 million top prize in the Green & Gold game. He will receive $50,000 (minus taxes) a year for 20 years.

He purchased his lucky ticket at Quick Stop located at 115 Brockton Avenue in Abington. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

There are still six $1 million prizes remaining in the Green & Gold instant game. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased any of the Lottery’s 7,500 agents across the state.

Gone Fishing!
Islander Reels in $1 Million

Congratulations to Robert W. Thomas of Oak Bluffs on winning a $1 million prize in the $10,000,000 Hold ‘Em Poker instant game.

Thomas, shown here holding a Hold ‘Em Poker ticket with his friend Jim Gordon, came to the Lottery’s Braintree office today to collect the first of twenty annual payments of $50,000 (minus tax).

He bought the winning ticket at Jim’s Package Store located at 27 Lake Avenue in Oak Bluffs. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

When asked what his plans were for his windfall, Thomas replied, “I’m going fishing!”

North Adams Woman Wins $1 Million

Congratulations to Debra Lyons of North Adams – the 19th lucky player to claim a $1 million prize in the Lottery’s $800 Million Spectacular instant game.

Lyons, pictured here claiming the prize at the Lottery’s Braintree headquarters will receive annual prize payments of $50,000 (minus taxes) for 20 years.

She purchased the lucky $10 ticket at Convenience Plus #18 located at 259 Main Street in Williamstown. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

Lakeville Woman is Set For Life!!!

Patricia Fisher of Lakeville is “set for life” after winning the top prize in the Lottery’s Set for Life instant game.

Fisher, pictured here with her daughter-in-law Chris (r), won a prize of $100,000 (minus taxes) a year, every year for the rest of her life.

She purchased the winning $10 Set for Life ticket at Tamarack Wine & Spirits located at 157 Bedford Street in Lakeville. The store will receive a $20,000 commission on the sale.

Weymouth Woman Has a Blockbuster Win!

Marcia Judson of Weymouth is the Lottery’s newest millionaire. She arrived in Braintree today to claim a $1 million prize in the $725,000,000 Blockbuster instant game.

She took home the first of twenty annual payments of $50,000 (minus tax).

She bought the lucky ticket at the Tedeschi’s Food Shop located at 474 Columbian Street in Weymouth. The store will receive a $10,000 commission for selling the ticket.

Fitchburg Man Wins $1 Million!

Congratulations to Thien Truong of Fitchburg who won a $1 million prize playing the $10,000,000 Hold ‘Em Poker instant game.

Troung arrived at Lottery headquarters today to collect the first of 20 annuitized prize payments of $50,000 (minus tax).

He bought the winning ticket at the Super Mart located at 7 Westminster Street in Fitchburg. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

LOTTERY HOLDS 4TH RED SOX INSTANT TICKET DRAWING

State Treasurer Tim Cahill made four Massachusetts Lottery players the envy of fans throughout Red Sox nation tonight after awarding each with an extraordinary Red Sox-themed prize, including one chance at winning Season Tickets for Life.

Treasurer Cahill joined Lottery Executive Director Joe Sullivan and Scientific Games Ventures President Steve Saferin at the Baseball Tavern in Boston to pull the top prizes in the Lottery’s Red Sox Instant Ticket second-chance drawing.

Joe Henry of Middleboro won a Red Sox Road Trip for Two; John Downey of Quincy won a Red Sox Spring Training Trip for Two, and Gus Blomgren, Jr. of Methuen won a Red Sox Cruise Trip for Two.

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

The drawing was the fourth of 10 drawings which will determine the winner of the ultimate Red Sox prize – Season Tickets for Life. 10,400 contestants have already won remarkable prizes such as Red Sox game tickets, merchandise, trips, and game-related experiences through the game’s second-chance feature.

“We are pleased that the Red Sox Instant Ticket is such a success,” said Treasurer Cahill. “The game has awarded $60 million in cash and more than 10,000 merchandise prizes to players since its debut in April. Most importantly, sales from the ticket have already generated $14 million in local aid for the Commonwealth’s 351 cities and towns.”

To be eligible for a drawing, players must mail in two non-winning Red Sox Instant Ticket. The Lottery received over 225,000 submissions for this drawing, randomly selecting 2,600 entries to win prizes, including the four entrants that competed for the top prizes this evening.

The results of each Red Sox Instant Ticket drawing are posted on the Lottery’s website. Players can learn more about the game by reading the back of the 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.

Malden Man Wins Big!

Congratulations to Stephen M. O’Neil of Malden who came to Braintree today to claim a $1 million prize in the $1,000,000 Bankroll instant game. O’Neil, shown here with his son Matthew, took home the first of 20 annual payments of $50,000 (minus taxes).

He purchased the lucky ticket at the Sunoco gas station at 69 Fellsway West in Medford. The gas station will receive a $10,000 commission for selling the $1,000,000 Bankroll instant ticket

TOWNSEND MAN WINS $1 MILLION

Congratulations to John Leahy of Townsend – he is the latest lucky Lottery player to claim a $1 million prize in the $800 Million Spectacular instant game.

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

He purchased the winning ticket at Energy To Go located at 197 Main Street in Townsend. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale of the $10 $800 Million Spectacular ticket.

SOMERVILLE MAN WINS $1M WITH SET FOR LIFE

Mario Mitrano of Somerville today claimed a $1 million prize in the Lottery’s Set for Life instant game.

Mitrano, pictured here at the Lottery’s Braintree headquarters, is the 28th lucky player to claim a $1 million prize in the $10 Set for Life game. He will receive $50,000 (minus taxes) each year for the next 20 years.

Mitrano purchased his winning ticket at Pearl Street Market located at 213 Pearl Street in Somerville. The store will receive a $10,000 commission for selling the lucky ticket.

CASH WINFALL ROLLED DOWN
ON JULY 24

No one matched 6 out of 6 numbers and $2,468,043 rolled down.

24 players matched 5 out of 6 numbers and won $30,659 each.

1,555 players matched 4 out of 6 numbers and won $902 each. (10 of these players were season ticket holders)

26,269 players matched 3 out 6 numbers and won $30 each (148 of these players were season ticket holders)

185,242 players matched 2 out of 6 numbers and stayed in the game with a free bet (1,237 of the players were season ticket holders).

27,848 players won $ 2,926,496 in cash prizes in this roll-down!

LYNN MAN HOLDS A $1 MILLION WIN

Congratulations to Hai Thanh Nguyen of Lynn – he won a $1 million prize in the Lottery’s $10,000,000 Hold’Em Poker instant game.

Nguyen, pictured here as he claimed his prize at the Lottery’s Braintree headquarters, will receive $50,000 (minus taxes) a year for 20 years. He is the 22nd lucky player to claim a $1 million prize in the $10,000,000 Hold’Em Poker game.

Nguyen purchased the winning $10 ticket at A Plus Market located at 50 Central Street in Peabody. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

BOSTON MAN BRINGS HOME A BLOCKBUSTER PRIZE

Christopher Chan of Boston today claimed a $1 million prize in the Lottery’s $725,000,000 Blockbuster instant game.

Chan, pictured here with his first of 20 prize checks, will receive annual payments of $50,000 (minus taxes) for 19 more years.

Chan purchased his winning $725,000,000 Blockbuster ticket at Store 24 #068 located at 126 Cambridge Street in Boston. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

LYNN WOMAN WINS $1 MILLION

Crystal Davis of Lynn is the Lottery’s latest $1 million winner in the Caesars Palace instant game.

Davis, pictured here claiming her prize at the Lottery’s Braintree headquarters, is the fourth lucky player to win $1 million playing the $5 Caesars Palace ticket. She will receive annual prize payments of $50,000 (minus taxes) for 20 years.

Davis purchased her winning ticket at Essex Market located at 99 Essex Street in Lynn. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

MALDEN WOMAN DRIVES AWAY WITH A CAR & $1 MIL!

Fay Weir of Malden today claimed the grand prize in the Lottery’s $1,000,000 Corvette instant game – $1 million and a new convertible Corvette!

In addition to getting a shiny new car, Weir, pictured here with her husband Patrick and Lottery Chief of Staff Jim Acton, will receive annual prize payments of $50,000 (minus taxes) for the next 20 years.

She purchased the lucky $5 ticket at Reading Service located at 1330 Main Street in Reading, MA. The store will receive a $10,775 commission on the sale.

HULL MAN WINS $1 MILLION

Richard Perry of Hull today claimed a “spectacular” $1 million prize in the Lottery’s $800 Million Spectacular instant game.

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

The store that sold Perry his lucky $10 ticket – Tedeschi #376 located at 672 Nantasket Avenue in Hull – will receive a $10,000 commission.

SPRINGFIELD WOMAN NETS A SPECTACULAR $1M PRIZE!

Congratulations to Crystal Harrison of Springfield – the latest $1 million prize winner in the Lottery’s $800 Million Spectacular instant game.

Harrison, pictured here with her fiancée, younger sister and mother, is the 16th lucky Lottery player to claim a $1 million prize in popular $10 game. She will receive annual prize payments of $50,000 (minus taxes) for 20 years.

Harrison purchased the winning ticket at Store 24 #047 located at 806 Main Street in Springfield. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

There are many more grand prizes remaining in the $800 Million Spectacular instant game, including 16 prizes of $2.5 million and 64 $1 million prizes, as well as millions in other great cash prizes.

SPRINGFIELD MAN CELEBRATES SPECTACULAR WIN

Joe Hines of Springfield today claimed a $1 million prize in the Lottery's $800 Million Spectacular instant game.

Hines, pictured here at the Lottery's Braintree headquarters with Executive Director Joseph C. Sullivan, will receive prize payments of $50,000 (minus taxes) a year for 20 years.

He purchased the winning $10 ticket at Meldrum's Package Store located at 973 Berkshire Avenue in Springfield. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

WESTMINSTER MAN WINS $1 MILLION AGAIN!!!!

The saying "some guys have all the luck" just may be true! Carmy Cesaire of Westminster sure thinks it is.

He today visited Lottery headquarters to claim a $1 million grand prize in the Lottery's Green and Gold instant game, but it wasn't his first trip to the office in Braintree. Cesaire, pictured here with Lottery Chief of Staff Jim Acton, also won a $1 million prize back in May 2001 playing the $1,000,000 Windfall instant game.

Cesaire's latest windfall will yield him annual prize payments of $50,000 (minus taxes) for 20 years. He purchased the lucky $5 Green and Gold ticket at J&J Package Store located at 240 Redemption Rock in Sterling. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

Natick Man is in the Green

Congratulations to Peter Generazio of Natick who has won a $1 million prize playing the Lottery’s newest $5.00 instant game Green and Gold.

He arrived in Braintree today to collect the first of 20 annuitized prize payments of $50,000 (less tax).

The winning ticket was sold at the Daily Mart on 2 Mill Street in Natick. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

Worcester Man Wins $1 Million!

Andrew C. Faucher of Worcester is the Lottery’s latest winner of a Ruby Red 7’s instant game $1 million prize.

Faucher, accompanied by his daughter Ashley, came to the Lottery’s Braintree headquarters today to collect the first of 20 annuitized prize payments of $50,000 (less taxes).

He bought the lucky ticket at the Worcester Liquor Company at 254 Mill Street in Worcester. The store will receive a $10,000 commission for the sale.

OXFORD WOMAN WINS $1 WITH "SET FOR LIFE"

Congratulations to Nancy Ohan of Oxford, the latest $1 million winner in the Lottery's Set for Life instant game.

Ohan, pictured here, is the second lucky Lottery player today to claim a top prize in the Set for Life game. A Medford woman earlier this morning won $100,000 a year for life playing the popular $10 ticket.

Ohan will receive annual prize payments of $50,000 (minus taxes) for 20 years. She purchased her winning ticket at C & P Mini Mart located at 676 Main Street in North Oxford. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

MEDFORD WOMAN WINS PRIZE OF A LIFETIME

Helen Coyne of Medford today claimed the prize of a lifetime in the Lottery's Set for Life instant game.

Coyne, pictured here picking up her first check at the Lottery's Braintree headquarters, will receive $100,000 (minus taxes) every year for the rest of her life. She is the 11th lucky player to claim a grand prize playing the $10 Set for Life game.

Coyne purchased the ticket at Store 24 #074 located at 133 Main Street in Medford. The store will receive a $20,000 commission for selling the winning ticket.