Two Massachusetts Lottery Players Win $1.07 Billion Powerball Jackpot
Two lucky players in Massachusetts took home a massive prize on Monday night as they won the Powerball jackpot worth a staggering $1.07 billion. Both winning tickets were purchased from gas stations located in Worcester, adding to the excitement in the city.
One of the tickets, worth $100,000, matched four of the first five numbers drawn along with the Powerball number. It was bought from a Shell gas station on Plantation Street in Worcester. Additionally, six other players also won $50,000 each by matching four of the five first numbers drawn along with the Powerball number. These winning tickets were purchased from various locations within Massachusetts.
There was even more celebration as a lucky winner claimed a $100,000 prize from the scratch ticket game “300X” on the same day. The winning ticket was purchased from Monti’s Mini Mart in Marlborough.
As the current Powerball jackpot has rolled over, it now stands at a mind-boggling estimated value of $1.2 billion. The cash value of this jackpot is an impressive $551.7 million.
For those looking to participate in the excitement, tickets to play Powerball are sold at a price of $2 each.
It’s worth noting that the Massachusetts State Lottery releases a comprehensive list of all winning tickets daily. However, this list includes only tickets worth more than $600.
These recent wins have amplified the lottery fever in Massachusetts. This year alone, the two largest lottery prizes won in the state were an astounding $33 million and $31 million Mega Millions jackpot prizes, bringing joy and life-changing opportunities to the lucky winners.
Whether it’s hitting the jackpot or winning smaller prizes, the Massachusetts lottery continues to be a source of excitement and anticipation for residents. With such high stakes and thrilling prizes, who knows what the next drawing will bring? Stay tuned to Poh Diaries for updates on all the latest lottery news and winner stories.
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