Massachusetts Lottery Winners Celebrate Big Wins
Two individuals recently hit the jackpot in the Massachusetts State Lottery, each winning a staggering $10 million on different scratch tickets. The first winner, Moneybags Capital Trust, based in Quincy, claimed their prize from the “$10,000,000 Cash King” instant ticket game. Represented by trustee David Spillane, the trust opted for a one-time payment of $6.5 million before taxes. The winning ticket was purchased at Jobi Liquors on Cambridge Street in Boston, which will receive a $50,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
The second winner, Michael Fitzgerald, a chef from Boylston, also won $10 million in the lottery’s “10,000,000 Cash Blast” instant ticket game. Fitzgerald chose the cash option and received a one-time payment of $6 million. He decided to play because he noticed many big prizes were still available. His winning ticket was bought at Star Liquor on Route 9 in Shrewsbury, which will also receive a $50,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
Jose Tejada Grullon Wins $1 Million in Worcester
In another exciting win, Jose Tejada Grullon from Worcester won a $1 million prize in the lottery’s “Bonus 100X” instant ticket game. Grullon chose the cash option and received a one-time payment of $650,000 before taxes. He plans to invest his winnings wisely. His winning ticket was purchased at O’Hara’s Wine & Liquors on West Boylston Street in Worcester, which will receive a $100,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
Kerala Lottery Results Announced
The Kerala Lottery results for the Nirmal NR 400 draw were announced on October 4, 2024. The draw took place at Gorky Bhavan near Bakery Junction in Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram. Live results began at 3:00 PM, with official results released by 4:00 PM. Winners of prizes below Rs. 5,000 can claim their winnings at any Kerala lottery shop. For prizes exceeding Rs. 5,000, winners must submit their winning ticket and valid ID to a bank or the Kerala government lottery office. A 10% agent commission and a 30% tax deduction apply to the prize amounts.
The first prize of Rs. 70 lakh was won by ticket NH 506852 sold in Ernakulam; the agent was Rajesh Babu S R (agency number E4583). The second prize of Rs. 10 lakh went to ticket NG 885871 sold in Attingal; the agent was Nancy O S (agency number T9013). The third prize of Rs. 1,00,000 had multiple winning numbers, including NA930784 and NB968288.
Consolation and Additional Prizes
Consolation prizes of Rs. 8,000 were awarded to tickets sharing the last six digits as the first prize ticket (506852) across different series: NA506852 to NM506852. Additional smaller prizes included a fourth prize of Rs. 5,000 with various winning numbers such as 0020 and 0074. The fifth prize of Rs. 1,000 had some winning numbers like 0239. The sixth prize offered Rs. 500 for numbers including 0061, and the seventh prize of Rs. 100 was awarded to a large group of ticket holders with numbers like 7876.
Lottery Winners Give Back to the Community
In a heartwarming story, a group of lottery winners volunteered to improve a garden for pre-school children at Sacrewell Farm, a charity farm in Peterborough. Graeme and Katherine White, who won £1 million on the EuroMillions in May, celebrated their win at the farm and returned with other winners to help with the garden makeover. The volunteers cleared and replanted wildflowers, repainted a mud kitchen, redesigned a water play wall, and improved the lawn. Each winner decorated and left a piece of stone art in the rockery as a memento and to encourage children to engage with nature.
Katherine White expressed joy in returning to the farm and contributing to its makeover, highlighting personal connections with Sacrewell Farm from past visits with her children. The Whites chose Sacrewell Farm for their celebration due to their dream of moving to the countryside; they bought their dream home on the same day they celebrated at the farm.
Other Notable Lottery Winners
Other participating lottery winners included Holly Saul (won £1 million in 2021), Charlotte and Daniel Peart (won £1 million in 2018), Sarah and Michael Tyler (won £1 million in 2018), Sue Richards and Barry Maddox (won £3 million in 2016), Richard and Cathy Brown (won £6.1 million in 2013), and Maxine Tilbury (won £1 million in 2022). Sue Richards emphasized the importance of providing outdoor spaces for children away from screens, hoping their work would encourage engagement with nature.
Kirsty Elvin, Sacrewell Farm’s learning officer, mentioned that the Seedlings project aims to teach toddlers about food, farming, and nature while inspiring them to connect with the natural world. She appreciated the lottery winners’ contributions as potentially inspiring future farmers or botanists.
These stories of lottery winners not only highlight their incredible luck but also their willingness to give back to the community. Whether it’s investing wisely, celebrating with loved ones, or volunteering for a good cause, these winners are making the most of their newfound fortune.
