A Massachusetts woman is celebrating a major lottery win after turning a $1 online bet into an impressive $571,370 prize.
Esther Feliciano of Gloucester won the six-figure jackpot while playing Big Crush Multiplier, an online-only instant lottery game offered by the Massachusetts State Lottery.
According to lottery officials, Feliciano collected her prize at the Massachusetts State Lottery headquarters in Dorchester. Her winnings total $571,370 before taxes.
Feliciano already has plans for her newfound fortune. She intends to put some of the money toward retirement and use part of it to take her children and grandchildren on a family cruise.
How to Claim Large Massachusetts Lottery Prizes
Massachusetts Lottery rules require winners of online prizes worth $50,000 or more to claim their winnings in person at the Lottery's headquarters in Dorchester.
Players interested in participating in Mass Lottery Online must meet these requirements:
- Age requirement: Players must be at least 21 years old.
- Location requirement: They must be physically present in Massachusetts when playing or adding money to their accounts.
- Account registration: Players need a Massachusetts Lottery Player Account.
- How to register: Accounts can be created through the official Mass Lottery website or its mobile app.
Feliciano's win is a reminder that even a small $1 wager can lead to a life-changing lottery prize.
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