Massachusetts has more repeat lottery winners than any other state

Comment #25

Sumaria — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 17:10:56 GMT

Also this could be the reason why some states may also make it mandatory for the lottery winners to be announced via news versus remaining anonymous. Just Imagine what would have happened if this person's picture and name was shown in the news and a big news release was done to announce the lottery winner. Imagine how many times he would appear. Would that not be cause for suspicion and to have people wondering? I know I would. I know some others would also and not to mention those who play regu... [ More ]

Comment #24

noise-gate — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 14:06:53 GMT

It could also be seen as putting a limit on Corruption.

Comment #23

Soledad — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 00:07:05 GMT

Man that's interesting. So they're putting a limit on how many times and how much you can win based purely on statistics? I would think there would be a better way. I know there concerns have merit, but still...that's strange to say and do.

Comment #22

eddessaknight — Sun, 06 Aug 2017 15:08:07 GMT

BRAVO, gopher, good situational understanding concise call !

nothing comes from nothing, nothing never could......

Eddessa_Knight

Comment #21

gopher07 — Sun, 06 Aug 2017 13:38:16 GMT

this family is cashing other peoples tickets so they can keep there welfare or any other Goverment checks or stay in public housing

Comment #20

grwurston — Sun, 06 Aug 2017 06:00:31 GMT

Pretty snip good.

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Comment #19

MillionsWanted — Sat, 05 Aug 2017 18:35:51 GMT

You don't say... You must think I'm stupid or something. Don't assume too much.

Comment #18

jjtheprince14 — Sat, 05 Aug 2017 12:59:09 GMT

Good! It's about time states started cracking down and busting cheats

Comment #17

eddessaknight — Sat, 05 Aug 2017 09:11:28 GMT

They sure do, CT, organized families still survive thrive regionally

Comment #16

BobP — Sat, 05 Aug 2017 06:06:38 GMT

Just do a sting and solve the problem instead of making everyone suffer. Nothing like planting another reason for dissatisfaction among the players. Glad I don't live there . . .

BobP

IMO: The most dangerous game is resting your eyes for a minute after turning off the alarm.

Comment #15

KY Floyd — Sat, 05 Aug 2017 03:43:03 GMT

I hope it takes more than redeeming 6 or more prizes of 1k in a 12 month period to be suspended.

If they were going to freeze payouts simply for redeeming 6 or more prizes why do you suppose it says that the policy allows them to do it instead of saying they will do it?

There's an incredibly slim chance that any particular winner really does spend a crapload on lottery tickets, and because there's something wrong in their head they drive all around the state and take a few ferry rides to... [ More ]

Comment #14

mypiemaster — Fri, 04 Aug 2017 20:30:36 GMT

Man, this is total BULL CRAP

Comment #13

Cassie8620 — Fri, 04 Aug 2017 20:15:32 GMT

yep. you're thinking as i do and my family about this. I was reading on Mass Live a link i got shown to me and my friend and i laugh at it.

Make no sense, let's go and crack down on those who are feasibly cashing them for family who owe support,or taxes. smh. I hope they bet smarter

IF they are.I do not know.Just sayin' as i love pick 3 best and pick 4 too.I won much already this year. Hope it continue,with p3 and p4,and no issuse there lol

Not here in NC. I go cash it when it's pick 4... [ More ]

Comment #12

msharkey2001 — Fri, 04 Aug 2017 17:11:24 GMT

I'm a casual ($100 per month) lottery player just north of the border in New Hampshire. When I'm down in Mass I play their games and I can say that I do seem to win something in the Mass lottery more often than my home lotto.

Comment #11

Sumaria — Fri, 04 Aug 2017 16:39:16 GMT

Hello all ~waving~ It's my first time here and posting. So nothing fancy yet.

Millionswanted that's the point and the very reason why there is reason for suspicion. This article is speaking of the exceptions that cause suspicion and the need to be investigated not the normal lottery player who is playing legitimately. Look at the amount of money won, stores visited in a day none the less. That is not normal and I don't care what anyone says. Most of us stick to certain areas due to the nature... [ More ]

Comment #10

noise-gate — Fri, 04 Aug 2017 15:12:07 GMT

As ick Clanton once said to Doc Holliday in Tombstone No one is that lucky, what, that's your 10th hand in a row?

Plus the apples here don't seem to be falling far from the tree, with the other two being rounded up in a sting operation.Go figure.

Comment #9

MillionsWanted — Fri, 04 Aug 2017 14:59:46 GMT

Buying tickets in 1,200 stores? Jaafar must be a busy man.

Comment #8

grwurston — Fri, 04 Aug 2017 04:38:29 GMT

What happened to, innocent until proven guilty? Hitting 6 times a year ain't nothing. Notice how it doesn't say how

long they will hold on to your money. Maybe they think if they keep it long enough people will just give up trying to get it.

One more thought. Now if you win more than 6 times legitimately, exactly HOW are you supposed to prove it was legit?

This sounds like a whole lotta to me!!! And, I see a lawsuit in the future.

Comment #7

VenomV12 — Fri, 04 Aug 2017 02:53:58 GMT

Yeah, that's ridiculous, I've won 3 prizes over $1,000 so far this year, going to redeem and cash one tomorrow in fact.

Comment #6

Coin Toss — Fri, 04 Aug 2017 01:59:45 GMT

Doesn't Mass. also have a large number of 'wise guys' with multiple wins

Comment #5

play4shekels — Fri, 04 Aug 2017 01:42:44 GMT

In contrast to other members that think cashing six tickets valued at more than $1000 each over a twelve-month period is unfair, I've been playing lottery games since I was old enough to buy a ticket and I have news for you guys- anyone cashing this many tickets is not legit. Not that I haven't used signers at the dog track before. Twice, to be exact. These people that sign for voluminous amounts of lottery tickets are opportunists. I mean, how easy is it to grab a couple hundred dollars worth o... [ More ]

Comment #4

Bleudog101 — Fri, 04 Aug 2017 00:49:13 GMT

I can't see these folks catching the long ass ride out to sea to Nantucket, even on the fast ferry I took it is still way out there and then driving all over creation to buy lottery tickets? Yeah, and I've got a bridge for sale. Probably some underground operation going on tghere.

Comment #3

Redd55 — Fri, 04 Aug 2017 00:20:32 GMT

I dont mind them freezing or suspending after one claim so long as they can prove that there were some shenanigans. And by shenanigans, I mean more than that they won too many times or bought from too many vendors, etc.

But to refuse to pay and say it is up to the claimant to prove they are innocent is BS.

Comment #2

Ron5995 — Fri, 04 Aug 2017 00:03:50 GMT

Ditto. That blurb caught my attention too. Winning $1K+ at least 6 times in a year is common for some regular players. That's far too restrictive. 50 times or whatever, sure that would be more reasonable. Lotteries already have a bad reputation at not paying out in a timely manner as it is verses other gaming alternatives. Casinos routinely payout wins far larger than $1K within minutes, including to players who have hit over 6 times in the same day.

Seems to me, Massachusetts Lottery players... [ More ]

Comment #1

Redd55 — Thu, 03 Aug 2017 23:31:31 GMT

The policy will allow the state to freeze payouts to customers who redeem six or more prizes of $1,000 or more during a 12-month period. Players who are suspended will have an opportunity to appeal and show they are not violating the law.

I hope it takes more than redeeming 6 or more prizes of 1k in a 12 month period to be suspended. The fact that one then has to prove their innocence seriously rubs me the wrong way.

Massachusetts has more repeat lottery winners than any other state

Lottery Post — Thu, 03 Aug 2017 23:01:41 GMT

Over the last six years, four members of the Jaafar family of Watertown have cashed in more than 7,000 winning lottery tickets and collected a cool $11 million.

Statistics suggest it's nearly impossible to win the lottery that frequently. But Massachusetts has more repeat lottery winners than any other state, people who redeem so many winning tickets that they raise questions about the integrity and oversight of the $5 billion state lottery, according to a first-of-its-kind analysis of nearly... [ More ]