A Massachusetts woman is celebrating a huge lottery win after turning just $1 into an incredible $571,370 prize with an online lottery game.
Esther Feliciano of Gloucester hit the big prize on October 23 while playing Big Crush Multiplier, an online-only game offered by the Massachusetts State Lottery. Her winnings totaled $571,370 before taxes.
Feliciano recently visited the lottery's headquarters in Dorchester to claim her prize. She already has plans for the money, including adding to her retirement savings and treating her children and grandchildren to a family cruise.
How Did She Win?
Feliciano played Big Crush Multiplier through the Massachusetts Lottery's online platform. What started as a small $1 wager turned into a life-changing payout.
According to state lottery rules, players who win $50,000 or more through online purchases must claim their prizes in person at the lottery's Dorchester headquarters.
Who Can Play Mass Lottery Online Games?
Players must meet a few requirements to participate in online lottery games:
- Be at least 21 years old.
- Be physically located in Massachusetts when playing and depositing money.
- Register for a Mass Lottery Player Account.
Eligible players can create an account through the lottery's online platform or its mobile app.
For Feliciano, a $1 bet turned into a remarkable payday—and an opportunity to create lasting memories with her family.
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