Current:Home > InvestWoman wins $1 million scratch-off lottery prize twice, less than 10 weeks apart -Profound Wealth Insights
Woman wins $1 million scratch-off lottery prize twice, less than 10 weeks apart
View
Date:2025-04-26 02:04:32
There’s a saying that, “lightning doesn’t strike twice,” but what about luck?
A Massachusetts woman won $1 million on two scratch-off ticket games approximately 10 weeks apart. Christine Wilson, a resident of Attleborough, about 40 miles south of Boston, claimed her second $1 million prize on Wednesday, the Massachusetts Lottery said in a press release.
Wilson purchased a $10 100X Cash ticket at a Family Food Mart in Mansfield. The convenience store received $10,000 after she won the lucky ticket.
But this wasn’t the Attleborough resident’s first trip to the Massachusetts Lottery Headquarters.
On Feb. 23, Wilson was the first $1 million prize winner on the $50 Lifetime Millions instant ticket game, the lottery said.
Lifetime Millions was launched on Feb. 6 and gives its players the chance to win $1 million a year for life. Wilson chose the one-time payment cash option of $650,000, the lottery said.
Wilson purchased this ticket at Dubs’s Discount Liquors in Mansfield and the package store receive a $10,000 bonus.
$1.3 billion Powerball winners revealed:Cancer survivor said he 'prayed to God' for win
What does the two-time $1 million winner plan to do with her money?
After her first win, Wilson told Massachusetts Lottery officials that she planned to purchase a new SUV with some of her winnings.
This time around, Wilson said she will put her winnings into her savings. The two-time winner did purchase her SUV, the lottery said.
What are the odds of winning 100X Cash?
The odds of winning the first top prize of $4 million are 1 in 5,376,000 and the second top prize of $1 million are 1 in 1,612,800, the Massachusetts Lottery said.
The overall odds are 1 in 3.47, the lottery said.
What are the odds of winning Lifetime Millions?
The odds of winning the top prize of $1 million the Lifetime Millions are 1 in 8,400,000, the Massachusetts Lottery said.
The overall odds are 1 in 4.10, the lottery said.
Where can you buy lottery tickets?
In order to purchase a ticket, you'll have to visit your local convenience store, gas station or grocery store - and in a handful of states, you can get tickets online.
You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states and territories: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Texas, Washington D.C. and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, see your ticket and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer.
Jackpocket is the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network. Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services. Must be 18+, 21+ in AZ and 19+ in NE. Not affiliated with any State Lottery. Gambling Problem? Call 1-877-8-HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY); 1-800-327-5050 (MA); 1-877-MYLIMIT (OR); 1-800-981-0023 (PR); 1-800-GAMBLER (all others). Visit jackpocket.com/tos for full terms.
veryGood! (33)
Related
- Brianna LaPaglia Reveals The Meaning Behind Her "Chickenfry" Nickname
- NFL on Christmas: One of the greatest playoff games in league history was played on Dec. 25
- Egypt floats ambitious plan to end Israel-Hamas war and create transitional Palestinian government
- What's the best 'Home Alone' movie? Compare ratings for all six films
- IRS recovers $4.7 billion in back taxes and braces for cuts with Trump and GOP in power
- Alabama woman pregnant with 2 babies in 2 uteruses gives birth ahead of Christmas
- Beyoncé's childhood home in Houston burns on Christmas morning
- California police seek a suspect in the hit-and-run deaths of 2 young siblings
- Sarah J. Maas books explained: How to read 'ACOTAR,' 'Throne of Glass' in order.
- Bridgerton's New Look at Season 3 Is the Object of All Your Desires
Ranking
- Louisiana high court temporarily removes Judge Eboni Johnson Rose from Baton Rouge bench amid probe
- Bethlehem experiencing a less festive Christmas amid Israel-Hamas war
- Pope Francis denounces the weapons industry as he makes a Christmas appeal for peace in the world
- Which retirement account should be your number one focus before the end of 2023?
- Man can't find second winning lottery ticket, sues over $394 million jackpot, lawsuit says
- Beyoncé's childhood home in flames on Christmas Day: local reports
- Israeli forces bombard central Gaza in apparent move toward expanding ground offensive
- Dreams of white Christmas came true in these regions
Recommendation
Tom Holland's New Venture Revealed
Restriction on carrying guns in Omaha and Lincoln violate Nebraska law, lawsuits say
White House accuses Iran of being deeply involved in Red Sea attacks on commercial ships
Cowboys' Micah Parsons rails against NFL officiating after loss to Dolphins: 'It's mind-blowing'
In ‘Nickel Boys,’ striving for a new way to see
Americans ramped up spending during the holidays despite some financial anxiety and higher costs
Beijing sees most hours of sub-freezing temperatures in December since 1951
Why Kim Kardashian Was Missing From the Kardashian-Jenner Family Christmas Video