Congratulations to Kathleen Jean of Dracut, who today claimed a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s newest $20 instant ticket – “$10,000,000 Multiplier Spectacular.”

Jean, who works as a secretary, will receive the prize in annual payments of $50,000 (less taxes) over 20 years. The married mother of two plans to put some of the winnings towards retirement and help her children with their college tuition.

She purchased the winning “$10,000,000 Multiplier Spectacular” ticket at Mackie’s All In One Store located at 391 Textile Avenue in Dracut. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

The “$10,000,000 Multiplier Spectacular” instant ticket debuted at Lottery retailers on April 23. There are five $10 million grand prizes and 33 $1 million prizes remaining in the game.

Elizabeth Ochs of Hudson, MA claimed a $240,000 prize that she won on a 9-Spot KENO game played on May 9th.

Ochs randomly selected the nine number combination (1-2-11-13-14-15-76-79-80) in her 9-Spot game at $2.00 per draw and wagered an additional $2.00 on the KENO Bonus multiplier feature. When all nine of her numbers were selected, Ochs won $80,000 and with the with the 3X KENO Bonus multiplier selected for that particular draw, her prize increased to $240,000.

Ochs received her prize in a one-time lump sum payment (less applicable state and federal taxes). Shortstop General Store located at 439 Main Street in Hudson, where she played her winning KENO numbers, received a $2,400 commission on the sale.

Nancy LaBrecque is all smiles as she holds up an oversized Jumbo Bucks instant ticket which she claimed today winning a $1 million prize. LaBrecque selected the games cash option and received a one-time, lump sum payment of $650,000(before taxes). She plans to take her grandchild to Walt Disney World.

LaBrecque bought the lucky ticket at Westborough Automotive located at 128 Turnpike Road in Westborough. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

While Kathleen Suchenski had the wherewithal to buy a ticket for the March 22, 2013 Mega Millions drawing, it wasn’t until earlier this week when she discovered the ticket tucked in a drawer was a $250,000 winner. Kathleen had all five numbers in the first pool of numbers, but missed the MegaBall. She plans to invest in home improvements and to help celebrate her parent’s 60th wedding anniversary.

She bought the lucky ticket at Shaw’s Supermarket located at 301 Pond Street in Ashland. The store will receive a $2,500 commission on the sale.

Congratulations to James W. Mika of Wilbraham, who today claimed the first $1 million prize playing the Lottery’s newest $5 instant game, $1,000,000 Lucky Numbers. Mika, a married father of two, selected the game’s cash option and received a one-time lump sum payment of $650,000 before taxes. Plans for his winfall include his daughter upcoming wedding and then paying down some debt.

He purchased the lucky ticket at One Stop Discount Liquors located at 2701 Boston Road in Wilbraham. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale. The $1,000,000 Lucky Numbers game debuted at retailers on April 23rd and offers six $1 million prizes and over $96 million in cash prizes.

Hany M. Shroubim of Holliston today claimed a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s new “$10,000,000 Multiplier Spectacular” instant game, which debuted at retailers earlier this week.

Shroubim will receive the prize in annual prize payments of $50,000 (less taxes) over 20 years. He plans to take a trip with his family and pay bills with the winnings.

Shroubim purchased the $20 “$10,000,000 Multiplier Spectacular” ticket at Makari’s Market located at 1 Hamilton Street in Framingham. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

There are 34 more $1 million prizes and five $10 million Grand Prizes remaining in the “$10,000,000 Multiplier Spectacular” instant game.

Daniel MacInnis of Billerica today claimed a $200,000 prize that he won playing KENO on Sunday, April 21, 2013.

MacInnis wagered $1 on a 9-spot game, so when all nine of his numbers (3-6-8-12-15-20-22-37-38) were selected, he won $40,000. And because MacInnis wagered an additional $1 on KENO Bonus and a multiplier of 5X was randomly selected, his prize increased to $200,000. A win on another ticket added another $2 to his prize check. After taxes, MacInnis’ check amounted to $140,002. He plans to undertake home repairs with the winnings, as well as share some of the windfall with his sons.

He played his winning KENO numbers at Mickee’s on the Water located at 512 Middlesex Turnpike in Billerica. The store received a $2,000 commission on the sale.

Paul V. Caruso of Braintree claimed a $4 million grand prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “50X The Cash” instant game.

Caruso selected the cash option on the prize and received a one-time, lump sum of $2.6 million (less state and federal tax). He plans to use the winnings to pay bills, make some investments and provide funding to Pioneering Unique Cures for Kids (PUCK), a non-profit organization that funds and advocates for finding a cure for Epidermolysis Bullosa – a rare genetic skin disorder that he recently lost his five-week-old son to.

Caruso purchased the winning $10 “50X The Cash” ticket at Marylou’s News located at 25 Cleveland Avenue in Braintree. The store will receive a $50,000 commission on the sale.

Congratulations to William Diggin of Marshfield who won a $25,000 prize for matching the first five numbers drawn in the Monday, April 15 Lucky for Life drawing.

Diggin received his prize in a one-time, lump sum payment (less taxes) and plans to save the winnings.

He played his Lucky for Life numbers (05-17-22-31-36 Lucky Ball 14) at Pembroke Mobil located at 145 Church Street in Pembroke. The store received a $250 commission on the sale.

Steven Kurzhals of Westford today claimed a grand prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$5,000 A Week for Life” instant game. He is the 5th person to claim a $5,000 a week for life prize playing the $10 game; there are five more grand prize-winning tickets remaining.

Kurzhals selected the cash option on the prize and received a one-time, lump sum payment of $2.8 million (before taxes). He plans to use the winnings to pay off college loans.

Kurzhals purchased the winning “$5,000 A Week for Life” ticket at Simon Convenience located at 590 Rogers Street in Lowell. The store will receive a $50,000 commission on the sale.

Keith Braveman of Everett today claimed a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$10,000,000 Diamond Millionaire” instant game. He is the 18th person to claim a $1 million prize playing the $20 game. There are 14 $1 million prizes and two $10 million prizes remaining in the game.

Braveman selected the cash option on the prize and received a one-time, lump sum payment of $650,000 (less taxes). He plans on opening a landscaping/snow plowing business with the winnings.

Braveman purchased the winning “$10,000,000 Diamond Millionaire” ticket at the Winthrop Lodge #1078 located at 191 Washington Ave in Winthrop. The Lodge will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

Brian Scarborough of Attleboro today claimed a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s $10 instant game “Winner Green.”

Scarborough selected the cash option on the prize and received a one-time, lump sum payment of $650,000 (less taxes). He and his wife plan to start a college fund for their child and pay bills with the winnings.

He purchased the winning “Winner Green” ticket at The Chateau Restaurant located at 404 Providence Highway in Norwood. The restaurant will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

The holiday season may have officially ended four months ago, but that won’t stop Luis Mejias of Ashland from celebrating after he today claimed a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “Holiday Bells” instant game. It was the fourth and final $1 million prize remaining in the $5 game.

Mejias selected the cash option on the grand prize and received a one-time, lump sum payment of $650,000 (less taxes). He plans to buy a car, take a vacation and pay bills with the winnings.

Mejas purchased his winning “Holiday Bells” ticket at Lucky Farms located at 1 West Union Street in Ashland. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

Congratulations to Cynthia Fiore of Stoneham – she claimed a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s instant game “Max A Million.” She is the 23rd player to claim a $1 million prize in the game and there are two more remaining.

Fiore didn’t completely scratch the $10 ticket and almost threw it away, but after taking a second look, she realized it was a $1 million winner.

Fiore, who works as a systems analyst, will receive the prize in annual payments of $50,000 (less taxes) over 20 years.

She purchased the winning “Max A Million” ticket at Lynnfield Gulf located at 8 Broadway in Lynnfield. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

Eugene Condon, Jr. of E. Falmouth claims $10 million Grand Prize and Tournament Championship bracelet; Dennis Foster of Everett, John Hall of Worcester and Dana Weiker of Worcester each win $1 million

The Massachusetts State Lottery awarded over $14 million in prizes tonight, including a $10 million Grand Prize, to participants in its long-awaited $10,000,000 HOLD’EM POKER® Tournament. The Tournament, which took place at the TD Garden in Boston, officially concluded the Lottery’s “$10,000,000 HOLD’EM POKER®” instant ticket – a $10 scratch game that debuted in 2005.

Over 1,200 people, including 560 Lottery players who each won a chance to participate in the Tournament via bonus drawings offered in conjunction with the scratch game, along with their guests, attended the two and a half hour long event that simulated an actual poker tournament; but, unlike an actual tournament, no poker skill was necessary to take part or win a prize in this evening’s event.

Two player cards were randomly assigned to each participant in a round. A set of five community cards was then selected using the Lottery’s drawing machine. Participants with the best five-card poker hand within their grouping for each round won a cash prize and advanced to the Tournament’s next round. All 560 Tournament participants received a guaranteed $2,000 for Round One; the 64 participants who advanced to Round Two each won $10,000; and the 12 participants who made it to Round Three each won $50,000. Drawings for consolation prizes, including TVs, GPS units and a $500 gift card, were also held throughout the evening for participants that did not advance to later Rounds.

At the end of the three elimination rounds, just four participants remained in the game – Eugene Condon, Jr. of East Falmouth; Dennis Foster of Everett, who was unable to attend the event and was assigned a Boston Bruins Ice Girl as a stand-in; John Hall of Worcester; and, Dana Weiker of Worcester - each winning $1 million and one chance at claiming the Tournament’s coveted $10 million Grand Prize.

Anticipation built around the table for the Tournament’s final round as Daytime Emmy Award-winning game show host Todd Newton and former Lottery on-air hostess Dawn Hayes, who served as emcee and drawing hostess for the event, announced the winning poker hand which had been revealed seconds earlier at the dealer’s table.

“If you have the Two of Diamonds and the Seven of Diamonds as your player cards, congratulations,” said Newton, “your poker hand of – the Two of Diamonds, Seven of Diamonds, Jack of Diamonds, Ten of Spades, Nine of Hearts, Ace of Diamonds, and the Three of Diamonds – is the winning hand and you have just won $10 million dollars.”

Confetti cannons fired as Eugene Condon, Jr. of East Falmouth was revealed as the Lottery’s “$10,000,000 HOLD’EM POKER®” Grand Prize Winner. Foster, Hall and Weiker each won $1 million.

Upon hearing his name announced as the $10 million winner, Condon was stunned.

Massachusetts State Lottery Executive Director Paul Sternburg closed the event by presenting Condon with a ceremonial $10 million check and a diamond and sapphire-encrusted Tournament Championship bracelet reminiscent of the style awarded in professional poker main events. Condon can elect to receive the $10 million prize in annual payments of $500,000, less taxes, over 20 years or in a one-time, lump sum payment of $6.5 million, less taxes. The $1 million prizes are paid $50,000 annually for 20 years, or, if elected, as a one-time cash option payment of $650,000, less taxes.

About the Massachusetts State Lottery's $10,000,000 HOLD'EM POKER - instant ticket:

At the time of the Massachusetts State Lottery’s March 2005 launch of the “$10,000,000 HOLD’EM POKER®”, the $10 game boasted a record-breaking prize structure with over $645 million in prizes, including a Grand Prize of $10 million – which then was the largest single instant ticket prize in U.S. lottery history. Massachusetts has since launched instant tickets with $20 million prize offerings and more robust prize structures.

While nearly seven and a half years elapsed before the 80.6 million tickets printed were sold, the “$10,000,000 HOLD’EM POKER®” instant ticket established a loyal player base in the market. Sales for the niche “extended play” game, which capitalized on the Hold’Em Poker play style that gained worldwide appeal due largely to televised tournaments like the World Poker Tour™, exceeded $800 million and generated over $97.8 million in net return to the Commonwealth for cities and towns.

In addition to winning cash prizes in the “$10,000,000 HOLD’EM POKER®” instant ticket game, players also had the chance to win World Poker Tour™ merchandise prize packs. Those who won and claimed these merchandise prize packs were automatically entered into drawings to select the Tournament participants. For every 123 prize pack claims received, the Lottery randomly selected one player participate in the Tournament. A total of 560 players were selected to participate.

For additional information on the “$10,000,000 HOLD’EM POKER®” Tournament, visit: HERE.

Aaron Smith of Winthrop claimed a grand prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s $1 instant game “$500 A Week for Life.”

Smith selected the cash option on the $500 a week for life prize and received a one time, lump sum payment of $400,000 (less taxes). He hopes to buy some property with the winnings.

Smith purchased the winning “$500 A Week for Life” ticket at Sunoco located at 1030 Broadway in Revere. The store will receive a $5,200 commission on the sale.

Congratulations to Kristen Hayden of East Harwich, who today claimed a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “Billion Dollar Bonanza” instant game. She is the 96th person to claim a $1 million prize playing the $20 game.

Hayden will receive the prize in annual payments of $50,000 (less taxes) over 20 years. She plans to use the winnings to pay off debt, buy a new car and save for her children’s college funds.

Hayden purchased the winning “Billion Dollar Bonanza” ticket at Stop & Shop located at Route 39 and 137 in Harwich. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

Ryan Bartholomew of Worcester received a birthday gift from his grandfather earlier this week that he will cherish for a lifetime – a $5 scratch ticket from the Mass. State Lottery that netted the soon-to-be 26 year old student a grand prize of $2,500 a week for life.

Bartholomew today claimed the grand prize in the Lottery’s “$2,500 A Week For Life” instant “scratch” game. He will receive a prize check in the amount of $2,500 (less taxes) every week for the rest of his life. There is a 20 year/$2.6 million guaranteed minimum payout on the prize.

Bartholomew, who was discharged from the United States Marine Corps in January of last year and has since been attending Quinsigamond Community College on the GI Bill, plans to put his winnings in the bank and save for the future.

The lucky $5 winning “$2,500 A Week For Life” ticket was purchased at Holly Farms located at 151 Thompson Road in Webster. The store will receive a $26,000 commission on the sale. Bartholomew is the eighth Lottery player to claim a grand prize in the game. There are two more $2,500 a week for life prizes remaining.

Congratulations to Stephen Whynot of Newton – he claimed a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s $20 instant game “$10,000,000 Diamond Millionaire.”

Whynot, who is retired, will receive the $1 million prize in annual payments of $50,000 (less taxes) over 20 years. He plans to invest the winnings into a money market.

Whynot purchased the winning “$10,000,000 Diamond Millionaire” ticket at Upper Falls Variety located at 1197 Chestnut Street in Newton. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

Congratulations to Ibrahim Valdes of Chelsea – he claimed a $1 million prize today in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “40th Anniversary Millions” instant game.

Valdes selected the cash option on the prize and received a one-time, lump sum payment of $650,000 (less taxes). He plans to bank his winnings.

Valdez purchased the $20 “40th Anniversary Millions” ticket at EZ Food Mart located at 644 Washington Avenue is Chelsea. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale. There are 18 $1 million prizes and three $10 million Grand Prizes remaining in the “40th Anniversary Millions” instant game.

Francisco Renderos of Allston claimed a top prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s $2 “Boston Celtics” instant ticket.

Renderos, who works in construction, received a one-time, lump sum prize payment of $50,000 that after taxes amounted to $35,000. He plans to pay off his car loan with the winnings.

Renderos purchased the winning “Boston Celtics” instant ticket at 7-Eleven located at 2245 Mass Ave in Cambridge. The store will receive a $500 commission on the sale.

Linda Belanger of Pittsfield claimed a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “Black Pearls” instant game. She is the eighth lucky player to win the $5 game’s grand prize since its release in June 2011.

Belanger selected the cash option on the prize and received a one-time, lump sum payment of $650,000 (less taxes). The public school teacher plans to undertake some home repairs with the winnings and put the remainder into savings.

She purchased the winning “Black Pearls” ticket at Krupa Enterprises gas station located at 705 South Main Street in Lanesboro. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

Congratulations to Martha Ea of Hanson, who today claimed a $250,000 prize that she won for matching the first five numbers selected in the March 30, 2012 Mega Millions drawing.

Ea received the multi-state game’s second prize in a one-time, lump sum payment which amounted to $175,000. The Registered Nurse plans to use the winnings to pay off debt and invest for retirement.

She played her Mega Millions quic pic ticket last March at Tayeh Convenience located at 60 Franklin Street in East Bridgewater. The store received a $2,500 commission on the sale.

Joseph Cahill of Brockton claimed a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “20X The Cash” instant game.

Cahill received the $5 ticket as a birthday gift and after scratching it did not realize it was a winner until his daughter pointed out the $1 million prize. He selected the cash option on the prize and received a one-time, lump sum payment of $650,000 (less taxes). The retiree plans to buy two new cars with the winnings.

Cahill’s lucky “20X The Cash” ticket was purchased at Brockton Shell located at 620 Belmont Street in Brockton. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

Edward Demichele of Watertown claimed a $1 million prize in the Lottery’s $10 instant game “Massachusetts Millionaire Mania.”

Demichele, who is retired, selected the cash option on the prize and received a one-time, lump sum payment of $650,000 (less taxes). He plans to buy a campground site in Wells, Maine and help out his family with the winnings.

Demichele’s wife Carol purchased the winning “Massachusetts Millionaire Mania” ticket for her husband as a birthday gift. She picked up the $10 game at True Convenience located at 314 River Street in Waltham. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

Richard Luppold of Concord claimed a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$10,000,000 Diamond Millionaire” instant game.

Luppold selected the cash option on the $1 million prize and received a one-time, lump sum payment of $650,000 (less taxes). He plans to use the winnings to help his nieces and nephews with their college tuition.

Luppold purchased the lucky $20 ticket at Cumberland Farms #3496 located at Thoreau and Sudbury Road in Concord. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

Waltham - The Lottery and the Boston Celtics teamed up on a contest that provided six lucky fans with the once-in-a-lifetime experience of playing Celtics Captain Paul Pierce in a game of “H-O-R-S-E”. The contest was offered in conjunction with the Boston Celtics Instant Ticket, a $2.00 scratch ticket that debuted earlier this season at Lottery retailers statewide. Fans entered online for a chance to participate in the on-court challenge, which took place at the team’s Boston Celtics Training Center at Healthpoint in Waltham.

From the looks of the scoreboard, the contestants: Jose Jimenez of Dorchester; Nicole Senior of Wakefield; Kristine Fusco of Waltham, whose husband Al played in her place; Ryan McRae of Woburn; Robert Dias of Fall River; and Jason Heath of Boston, couldn't handle The Truth after all. Pierce was victorious in the game of H.O.R.S.E. against the six contest winners. And while they couldn't outshoot Paul, each walked away with Celtics merchandise prize packs and Boston Celtics instant tickets courtesy of the team.

Photos from the event can be viewed on the Lottery’s Flickr page: www.masslottery.com.

Congratulations to Tae Kim of Andover who today claimed a $3 million top prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s $10 instant game “Massachusetts Millionaire Mania.”

Kim will receive the prize in annual prize payments of $150,000 (less taxes) over 20 years and currently has no plans for the winnings.

She is the sixth Mass. State Lottery player to claim a $3 million prize in the game. There are two $3 million prizes and five $1 million prizes remaining. Kim purchased the winning “Massachusetts Millionaire Mania” ticket at Market Basket #12 located at 350 Winthrop Avenue in North Andover. The store will receive a $30,000 commission on the sale.

Linda Coughlin of Tyngsboro won a $100,000 prize after participating in the Massachusetts Lottery’s “On-Ice Challenge,” which took place last night during the second intermission of the Bruins/Panthers game. Coughlin won the opportunity to vie for up to $250,000 after being randomly selected as a grand prize winner in Drawing Number 3 in the 2011 Boston Bruins Stanley Cup Champions Instant Ticket’s Second Chance program, which took place in November 2012.

In the “On Ice Challenge,” 30 oversized 2011 Boston Bruins Stanley Cup Champions Instant Tickets were placed on the ice. Each ticket was numbered 1-30, beneath 29 of the tickets were $100,000 prizes and under one was a $250,000 grand prize. Coughlin selected ticket number 23, which was a last minute decision after the number popped into her head. The decision netted her the $100,000 prize. The $250,000 prize was under ticket number 12.

Coughlin, who was accompanied by her husband Tom and daughters Julia and Trisha, was presented with a prize check by Lottery Executive Director Paul Sternburg and Boston Bruins President Cam Neely. Photos from the event can be viewed on the Lottery’s Flickr page: www.masslottery.com.

The $5 2011 Boston Bruins Stanley Cup Champions Instant Ticket is available at most Lottery retailers across Massachusetts. Last night’s event marked the third of five opportunities for fans to take part in an “On Ice Challenge” and win up to $250,000. To enter the Second Chance Bonus Drawing, players can mail in one non-winning 2011 Boston Bruins Stanley Cup Champions Instant Ticket or follow the online entry instructions on masslottery.com.

Congratulations to Arlene and Joseph Griggs of Waltham who played the same five digit number combination four times in the Monday, March 10th Mass Cash drawing, winning game's $100,000 top prize four times for a total $400,000 win, before taxes.

The Griggs plan on buying a new home with their newly found windfall. They purchased all four tickets at Lakeview Convenience located at 225 Lake Street in Waltham. The store will receive a $4,000 commission on the sale.

Patricia E. Clark of Stoughton today claimed a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s $10 instant game “50X The Cash.”

Clark, a retired grandmother of 13 and great-grandmother of 13, selected the cash option on the prize and received a one-time, lump sum payment of $650,000 (less taxes). She plans to undertake some work on the house with her winnings.

Clark purchased the winning “50X The Cash” ticket at Tedeschi #177 located at 871 Washington Street in Stoughton. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

Kevin P. Francy of Milford today claimed a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “40th Anniversary Millions” instant game.

Francy selected the cash option on the $1 million prize and received a one-time, lump sum payment of $650,000, which after taxes amounted to $455,000. He plans to purchase a house and take a family

Francy purchased the winning $20 ticket at Route 109 Mobil located at 140 Medway Road in Milford. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

Christine Jantz of Medford today claimed a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “Billion Dollar Bonanza” instant game. She is the 95th person to win $1 million playing the $20 game.

Jantz, who works as a self-employed consultant, will receive the prize in annual payments of $50,000 (less taxes) over 20 years. She plans to undertake home renovations with the winnings.

Jantz purchased her winning “Billion Dollar Blockbuster” ticket at West Medford Spa located at 439 High Street in Medford. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

Congratulations to Hdervens Noel of Holbrook – he claimed a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s $20 instant game “$10,000,000 Diamond Millionaire.”

Noel selected the cash option on the prize and received a one-time lump sum payment of $650,000, less taxes. He plans to pay off his student loans with the winnings.

Noel purchased the winning “$10,000,000 Diamond Millionaire” ticket at Central Liquor Mart located at 21 Wyman Street in Stoughton. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

Bruno Furtado of Fall River today claimed a top prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s newest $5 instant ticket “Hot $1,000,000.”

Furtado selected the cash option on the $1 million prize and received a one-time lump sum payment of $650,000, less taxes. He and his wife plan to buy a house and a new car with the winnings.

Furtado purchased the winning “Hot $1,000,000” ticket at Phila Deli located at 167 Broadway in Fall River. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

Christmas has come and is now long gone, but that hasn’t at all dampened William Killoran’s holiday spirit. The Charlestown resident is today celebrating his $2.5 million win in the “Winner Green” instant game – a $10 holiday ticket from the Massachusetts State Lottery.

Killoran selected the cash option on the top prize and received a one-time lump sum payment of $1,625,000, less taxes. He plans on sharing the prize with his family.

Killoran purchased the lucky “Winner Green” ticket at Get-N-Go located at 152 Highland Avenue in Somerville. The store will receive a $25,000 commission on the sale.

Congratulations to Claudette Mathisen of Indian Orchard – she claimed a $50,000 prize in the Mass. State Lottery’s new $2 instant game “24 Karat Cash.”

Mathisen, who is retired, received the game’s top prize in a one-time lump sum payment (less taxes) and plans to buy a new car, as well as a hearing aid, with her winnings.

She purchased the lucky “24 Karat Cash” ticket yesterday, which was the game’s first day in stores, at Orchard Variety located at 152 Main Street in Indian Orchard. The store will receive a $500 commission on the sale

Christina Reilly of Bridgewater claimed a $1 million prize after winning a top prize in the Massachusetts Lottery Gold instant ticket.

Reilly selected the cash option on the prize and received a one-time lump sum payment of $650,000 (less taxes). The mother of four, grandmother to eight and great-grandmother to five children plans to give money to the kids and undertake some home repairs with the winnings.

She purchased the $5 winning ticket at Tedeschi #374 located at 169 Spring Street in Bridgewater. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

David Czarnik of Easthampton claimed a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts Lottery’s “50X THE CASH” instant game. He is the third person to win a $1 million prize playing the $10 since its debut at retailers on January 6.

Czarnik selected the cash option on the prize and received a one-time lump sum payment of $650,000 (less taxes). He plans to put an addition onto the house and buy two new cars with the winnings. This isn’t Czarnik’s first big lottery win. He won a $1 million prize in the $800 Million Spectacular game in October 2008.

Czarnik purchased the winning “50X THE CASH” ticket at College Highway Variety located at 334 Main Street in Easthampton – the same store where he bought his first $1 million winning ticket. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

Winter 2013

John Hegarty of Avon today claimed a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s newest $10 instant game “50X THE CASH.” He is the second player to claim a $1 million prize in the game since it debuted at Lottery retailers statewide on January 6.

Hegarty will receive his prize in annual payments of $50,000 (less taxes) over 20 years. He plans to pay off debt and maybe to buy a new truck with the cash windfall.

Hegarty purchased his winning “50X THE CASH” ticket at Mobil #2744 located at 372 Washington Street in Stoughton. The retailer will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

Money may not be the most romantic Valentine’s Day gift, but a $10 million win in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “Billion Dollar Bonanza” instant game was sweeter than any box of chocolates that Eric William Cherry of Milton, MA could have received.

Cherry, who works as a fireman at a power plant, will receive the $10 million grand prize in annual payments of $500,000, less taxes, over 20 years. He plans to take his family on a trip to Aruba to celebrate the win.

Cherry is the seventh person to win a $10 million prize playing “Billion Dollar Bonanza”. There are three more $10 million prizes and 56 $1 million prizes remaining in the game.

He purchased his $20 “Billion Dollar Bonanza” ticket at Tedeschi #310 located at 98 Houston Avenue in Milton. The store will receive a $50,000 commission on the sale.

Jake T. Martinelli today claimed a $1 million in the Mass. State Lottery’s $5 instant game “20X The Cash.”

Martinelli, who works as a carpenter, selected the cash option on the top prize and received a one-time lump payment of $650,000 (less taxes). With his winnings, he is planning for his future by investing into father’s carpentry business, where he is employed, as well as invest into his band “Rhythm Inc.”

Martinelli purchased the winning “20X The Cash” ticket at Four Seasons Wine & Liquor located at 333 Russell Street in Hadley. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

Geoffrey Harris of East Boston won a $10,000 prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “Boston Celtics $50,000 Parquet Floor Challenge” during halftime at last night’s Celtics game against the Nuggets. Harris won the opportunity to vie for the cash prize after being randomly selected as a grand prize winner in the Boston Celtics Instant Ticket’s Second Chance Bonus Drawing.

In the “$50,000 Parquet Floor Challenge”, 12 oversized “scratch” tickets were placed at center court. Each ticket was numbered 1-12; concealed beneath 11 of the tickets was a $10,000 prize, and under one ticket was a $50,000 prize. Harris selected ticket number 3 which scored him the $10,000 prize. The $50,000 top prize was under ticket number 4.

The Boston Celtics Instant Ticket, the fourth scratch ticket offering from the Mass. State Lottery and the Boston Celtics, debuted at Lottery retailers statewide in October 2012. The $2 game offers fans a chance to win up to $50,000 instantly and also offers second chance opportunities through which players can enter their non-winning tickets to win unique game-night experiences, team-branded gear, authentic commemorative “banner year” collectables and more money – up to $50,000 cash - in a contest held on the famed parquet floor court during a Celtics home game. Last night’s Challenge was awarded in the game’s first Second Chance Bonus Drawing which was conducted on December 17, 2012.

To learn more about the Boston Celtics Instant Ticket and its associated Second Chance Bonus Drawings, pick up a game brochure at any of the Lottery’s 7,400 retailer locations across the state or visit: www.masslottery.com.

Congratulations to Phyllis Martin of Jefferson, MA, who today claimed the $1 million prize that she won for matching the first five numbers drawn in the February 2, 2013 Powerball game.

She selected the cash option on the $1 million prize and received a one-time lump sum payment of $700,000, less taxes and plans to pay off some debts with the winnings, as well as meet with a financial planner.

Martin played her quick pic Powerball ticket at Honey Farms #40 located at 106 Worcester Road in West Boylston. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

Donna Darosa of Taunton today claimed a $400,000 a year for life prize in the Mass. State Lottery’s “Lifetime Spectacular” instant game. She is the fourth lucky player to claim a Grand Prize in the game. One $400,000 a year for life prize and four $50,000 a year for life prizes remain in the $20 game.

Darosa selected the cash option on the grand prize and received a one-time lump sum prize payment of $5.2 million (less taxes/net $3.64 million) and plans to take a trip with the winnings.

She purchased the winning “Lifetime Spectacular” ticket at Smart Stop Shop located at 306 Winthrop Street in Taunton. The store will receive a $50,000 commission on the sale.

Danielson Fernandes of Dorchester claimed a $1 million prize in the Mass. State Lottery’s $10 instant game “$1,000,000 Super Cashword.”

Fernandes, who works as a granite countertop installer, selected the cash option on the prize and received a one-time lump sum payment of $650,000, less taxes. He plans to buy a house and start his own business with the winnings.

Fernandes purchased the lucky ‘$1,000,000 Super Cashword” ticket at D&D Convenience located at 1002 Dorchester Avenue in Dorchester. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

Congratulations to Dianne Duarte of Roslindale who claimed a top prize in the Mass. State Lottery’s $5 instant game “$2,500 A Week For Life.”

Duarte, who owns a restaurant, will receive prize checks in the amount of $2,500 every week for the rest of her life, which after taxes is approximately $1,750. There is a 20 year guaranteed minimum payout of the prize. She plans to pay some bills, buy a car and buy a home with the winnings.

Duarte purchased the winning “$2,500 A Week For Life” ticket at the Roslindale Fish Market located at 39 Poplar Street in Roslindale. The store will receive a $26,000 commission on the sale.

Abdullah Alkhouri of Lowell today claimed a $1 million prize in the Mass. State Lottery’s Billion Dollar Blockbuster instant game. He is the 114th player to claim a $1 million prize in the game since it debuted in September 2007.

He purchased the winning $20 Billion Blockbuster ticket at Tedeschi #036 located at 463 Chelmsford Street in Lowell. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

Congratulations to Orlando Quintana, a resident of San Juan, Puerto Rico, who claimed a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s Black Pearls instant game. He is the seventh lucky player to win a grand prize on the $5 ticket.

Quintana selected the cash option on the prize and received a one-time lump sum payment of $650,000, less taxes. He works as a refrigeration technician in San Juan and plans to use the winnings to open his own company.

Quintana purchased the winning Black Pearls ticket at T & D Market located at 4545 Washington Street in Roslindale. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

Bruce Ahern of Lawrence claimed a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s $5 instant game “Black Pearls.” He is the sixth player to claim a grand prize in the game. There are four $1 million prizes remaining.

Ahern selected the cash option on the prize and received a one-time lump sum payment of $650,000, less taxes. He plans to buy a car, pay bills, and help out his family with the winnings.

Ahern purchased the winning “Black Pearls” ticket at Route 110 Convenience located at 196 East Street in Methuen. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

Congratulations to Kimberly A. Slavin of Seabrook, NH who today became the first Massachusetts State Lottery player to claim a $1 million prize in the new "20X The Cash" $5 instant game.

Slavin selected the cash option on the grand prize and received a one-time lump sum payment of $650,000, less taxes. She plans on taking a trip to Disney World with the winnings.

Slavin was playing KENO in a convenience store when another customer notified her that the interior of her Jeep appeared to be on fire. After extinguishing the small cigarette fire, Slavin visited nearby Marte-L Convenience located at 45 Toll Road in Salisbury and purchased the winning "20X The Cash" ticket. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

Colleen Mello of Lynn claimed a $1 million prize in the Lottery's newest $10 instant game "50X The Cash." She is the first lucky player to win $1 million since the game debuted at Lottery retailers on January 8.

Mello visited the Lottery's Braintree headquarters with her husband Jason, who purchased the winning ticket for his wife. She selected the cash option on the prize and received a one-time lump sum payment of $650,000, less taxes. They plan to purchase two new cars and a house, then put the remainder of the winnings into college funds for their two children.

Mello purchased the winning "50X The Cash" ticket at 7-Eleven located at 50 Western Avenue in Lynn. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

Congratulations to Edward R. Denien of Quincy who claimed a $1 million prize in the Mass. State Lottery’s “Winner Green” instant game. He is the sixth lucky player to claim a $1 million prize in the game since it debuted in October 2012.

Denien selected the cash option on the prize and received a one-time lump sum payment of $650,000, less taxes. The married father of two and grandfather of two plans to pay off the mortgage with the winnings.

He purchased the $10 “Winner Green” ticket at Corner Mini Mart located at 3 Border Street in West Newton. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

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Congratulations to Maryellen Kiley of Swampscott who today claimed a $1 million grand prize playing the Boston Red Sox Monster Money instant game. Kiley, shown here on the left with her friend Linda Fera, selected the games prize cash option and received a $650,000 one-time, lump sum payment, before taxes. She said that she plans on buying a new car and putting the remainder into her retirement account. Kiley purchased the lucky ticket at Eastern Market located at 121 Eastern Avenue in Lynn. The market will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

Fredda Raimondi of Jamaica Plain claimed a $50,000 a year for life prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “Lifetime Spectacular” instant game.

Raimondi selected the cash option on the prize, which offered a guaranteed minimum 20 year payout, and received a one-time, lump sum payment of $650,000, less taxes. The beautician plans to put half of the winnings into a retirement fund and also to take a vacation very soon.

She purchased the $20 “Lifetime Spectacular” ticket at W&A Again located at 1250 Boylston Street in Boston. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

Raimondi is the second lucky Lottery player to claim a $50,000 a year for life prize this month in the “Lifetime Spectacular” game. On January 10, Christopher Buckley claimed his $50,000 a year for life prize won on a ticket that he purchased at A & C Market located at 362 Market Street in his hometown, Everett. There are three more $50,000 a year for life prizes and two $400,000 a year for life prizes remaining in the game.

Congratulations to Christopher M. Buckley who today claimed a $50,000 a year for life prize playing the Mass Lottery’s Lifetime Specular instant game.

Buckley selected the games cash option and received a one-time lump-sum payment of $650,000 before taxes. The father of two said he plans to pay for his daughter’s college tuition and then maybe there will be a little something extra left over for himself. He bought the lucky ticket at A & C Market located at 362 Market Street in Everett. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

Congratulations to Juliette LaBaki of Bellingham who today claimed a grand prize playing the $1,000 a Week for Life instant game. LaBaki, a store clerk, will receive a payment of $1000 a week during her lifetime and is guaranteed a 20 year minimum payment of $1,040,000. She said she has no plans other than banking her weekly windfall.

LaBaki purchased the lucky ticket at the 106 Mini Mart located at 2107A Old Plymouth Road in Bridgewater. The store will receive a $10,400 commission on the sale.

George R. Macbeth of Lexington today claimed a $1 million prize in the Mass Lottery’s Jumbo Bucks instant game. Macbeth, who works at a car dealership, selected the game’s cash option and received a one-time lump sum payment of $650,000 before taxes. He plans on placing his windfall into his retirement account and buying a Koi pond for his brother-in-law.

The lucky ticket was purchased at the Tedeschi’s Food Shop located at 5 Waltham Street in Maynard. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

Steven E. Palaschak of Halifax, MA today claimed a $10 million grand prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s Mega Cash instant game. He is the fourth lucky Lottery player to win $10 million playing the $20 game since it debuted in 2009.

Palaschak, who works as a mechanic, elected to receive the $10 million prize in annual payments of $500,000, less taxes, over 20 years. The married father of three plans to pay off his daughters’ student loans, buy a new truck and set up a trust account for his children with the winnings.

He purchased the $20 “Mega Cash” ticket at Country Convenience located at 210 Pond Street in East Bridgewater. The store will receive a $50,000 commission on the sale.

Colt J. Smith of Cumberland, RI today claimed a $1 million prize in the Mass. State Lottery’s “$1,000,000 Cashword”instant game.

Smith, who works as a floor installer, selected the cash option on the grand prize and received a one-time, lump sum payment of $650,000, less taxes. He plans to pay off his mortgage and buy a boat for lake fishing with the winnings.

He purchased the $10 ticket at South Side Restaurant located at 155 Turner Street in Attleboro. The retailer will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.

Noreen Engrassia of Auburndale ended 2012 with a big win after she visited the Mass. State Lottery’s Braintree headquarters on New Year’s Eve and claimed a grand prize in the “$500 A Week For Life” instant game.

Engrassia selected the cash option on the grand prize and received a one-time, lump sum payment of $400,000, less taxes. The married grandmother of four plans to buy a new car and also a Craftmatic adjustable bed with the winnings!

She purchased the winning $500 A Week For Life ticket for $1 at Burlington Mobil located at 173 Bedford Road in Burlington. The store will receive a $5,200 commission on the sale.

Congratulations to Nicolina Lorusso-Dillon of Amherst – she claimed a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s $10,000,000 Diamond Millionaire instant game.

Lorusso-Dillon selected the cash option on the prize and received a one-time, lump sum payment of $650,000, less taxes. The university lecturer plans to pay off her children’s student loans with the winnings and save the remainder for retirement.

She purchased the winning $20 ticket at Pump In Market located at 259 Triangle Street in Amherst. The store will receive a $10,000 commission on the sale.