A Rutland man is celebrating a $50,000 lottery win after turning a $10 online bet into a much bigger payday.
Edward Brackett won the prize while playing “The Lamp,” an E-Instant game offered through Mass Lottery Online, according to Massachusetts Lottery officials.
Brackett claimed his $50,000 prize before taxes at the Massachusetts Lottery headquarters in Dorchester. His first move after the win? He called his wife to share the exciting news.
From $10 to $50,000
Brackett’s winning play is a reminder that a small lottery wager can sometimes lead to a major prize.
Key details:
- Bet: $10
- Prize: $50,000 before taxes
- Game: “The Lamp” E-Instant
- Played: Mass Lottery Online
- Prize claimed: Massachusetts Lottery headquarters in Dorchester
Under Massachusetts Lottery rules, online-game prizes worth $50,000 or more must be claimed in person at the Lottery’s Dorchester headquarters.
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