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Dorchester and Chicopee men claim $1 million lottery winnings

Umito October 27, 2024

Dorchester and Chicopee men claim million lottery winnings — Emanuel Correia of Dorchester won a $1 million prize in a “300X” instant ticket game.Massachusetts State Lottery Commission

Men from Dorchester and Chicopee won a $1 million scratch-off ticket jackpot this week, the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission announced.

Emanuel Correia, of Dorchester, claimed his $1 million prize in a “300X” instant ticket game Thursday at state lottery headquarters, the State Lottery Commission announced Friday. state lotteries in a statement. He chose the cash option for his price and received a one-time payment of $650,000 before taxes, which he plans to use to purchase a new home.

Correia purchased the winning ticket at Star 50 Convenience at 303 Geneva Ave. in Dorchester, the release said. The store will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket

Timothy Mortell, of Chicopee, claimed his prize Wednesday, which he won in the lottery’s new “Merry & Bright $2,500,000” instant ticket game, the release states. He also chose the cash option and received a one-time payment of $650,000 before taxes, which he plans to share with his mother and invest.

He purchased the winning ticket at Yazzy’s Market, 810 Meadow St. in Chicopee, the release said. The store will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.

The “Merry & Bright” ticket valued at $2,500,000 is one of six holiday-themed tickets launched on October 15, the release said. In addition to chances to win prizes ranging from $500 to $2.5 million, players can enter a drawing for non-winning vacation tickets and have a chance to win cash prizes ranging from $100 at $10,000. More information is available at lotterydemass.com