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$294 Million: Final Mega Millions Jackpot CalculatedNews Story
Search in on for the winner in Lowell, MassachusettsThe winner of the largest lottery prize in Massachusetts state history remained anonymous yesterday as rumors swirled about the person's identity and state officials boosted the staggering jackpot by another $4 million. The unidentified winner, who has a year to claim the $294 Mega Millions pot, can choose between a 26-year annuity - with an $11 million annual payment before taxes - and a lump sum payment totaling $117 million after taxes. Of
Jul 7, 2004, 9:33 am - Lottery News

Lottery-ticket seller also a Mega winnerNews Story
Whoever bought the winning ticket in the $290 million Mega Millions lottery drawing couldn't have been much happier Saturday than the person who sold it.Jay Patel, owner of Powers Liquors, was elated as he waited along with everyone else to find out which one of his customers won the huge jackpot in Friday's drawing with the numbers 10-25-38-39-50 and Mega Ball 12.A hand-lettered sign that read, We sold $290 million's jackpot here hung in the window of the store Patel called the luckiest Powe
Jul 5, 2004, 8:42 am - Lottery News

Mass. Lottery to present store with winning ticket commissionNews Story
In a press conference to be held today at 4:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time, the Massachusetts Lottery will present the store that sold last night's winning Mega Millions ticket with its commission check.At that time, the amount of the commission check with be announced.The winning ticket for last night's $290 million Mega Millions jackpot was sold at Powers Wine Company in Lowell, Massachusetts.The store owner, Jay Patel, will receive the commission check.The check will be presented by Doug Rubin,
Jul 3, 2004, 12:23 pm - Lottery News

One ticket wins $290 million Mega Millions lottery jackpotNews Story
The was one winning ticket sold for Friday's record $290 million Mega Millions jackpot.The winning ticket was sold in Lowell, Massachusetts.The $290 million jackpot is an estimated amount that is expected to increase after the eleven Mega Millions states complete their count of actual ticket sales.In Massachusetts, jackpot winners have up to one year to claim their prize, and the jackpot must be claimed in person at lottery headquarters in Braintree.The winner can take the annuity jackpot in 26
Jul 3, 2004, 2:13 am - Lottery News

Lottery fever hits mega heightsNews Story
Paul Singh had customers lined up at the door at 4 a.m. when he opened his convenience store Thursday on South Main Street in Phillipsburg, New Jersey.With the multi-state Mega Millions jackpot reaching record heights, a steady stream of customers are stopping in to buy a ticket that for one lucky player could be the answer to all their dreams. Most people we get are from Pennsy, Singh, owner of Paul Mart, said.While Pennsylvania participates in the 26-state Powerball lottery, locals stricken w
Jul 2, 2004, 8:51 am - Lottery News

For a shot at $290M, you bet they're irrationalNews Story
Mega Millions ticket buyers pin hopes on defying astronomical odds of about 135 million to 1George Frany Jr. hasn't bought his ticket yet. But have no doubts, he will.A lottery skeptic, Frany knows better than anyone that his chances of winning $290 million in tonight's Mega Millions jackpot aren't good. Since the jackpot hit $200 million, he's seen hundreds of hopeful multimillionaires walk through his convenience store door to dish out as much as $50 on tickets and strategically fill in the li
Jul 2, 2004, 8:47 am - Lottery News

Police Chip In To Win LotteryNews Story
Ten Officers Buy 1,000 TicketsWinchester, Massachusetts police officers are trying to get to the bottom of a $290 million mystery.Ten officers are chipping in $100 each to buy a total of 1,000 tickets for Friday's Mega Millions lottery drawing.The jackpot, which is the biggest one of the year, would give each of the officers $29 million before taxes.Officer Daniel O'Connell said he has plans for his winnings. He wants to buy new homes in Massachusetts and in Florida, and a boat to travel between
Jul 2, 2004, 8:43 am - Lottery News

$290 million jackpot stirs mega-dreamsNews Story
Merchants expect last-minute rush for lottery ticketsForget about yachts and mansions. If Paula Jacksons lucky numbers fall tonight, the first thing she plans to do is put her feet up.I would just relax, take a few months off, and chill out, said Jackson, a mother of three who lives in Southfield, Michigan and works as a waitress.Id get a car, a house, and all that later on. But right now, Im tired. I just need a break more than anything.Tonights drawing can buy a lot of leisure time.The Mega Mi
Jul 2, 2004, 8:40 am - Lottery News

Players use computer for chance at record Mega Millions jackpotNews Story
Some people use birthdays or anniversaries to pick lottery numbers, but truck driver Tim Lombardy plays a number he saw on a State Highway Patrol car 10 years ago.He hopes that someday it will make him rich, like Friday night, when numbers are drawn in the record $290 million Mega Millions jackpot.Most players taking a shot at lottery jackpots truly trust Lady Luck. According to Ohio Lottery Commission data, the majority let the computer pick their numbers for jackpots.Computers and humans are
Jul 2, 2004, 8:23 am - Lottery News

Virginia Mega Millions MadnessNews Story
In whats arguably the luckiest convenient store in the Shenandoah Valley Thursday, Elsie Cekala had the worst fortune.Cekala lost a $20 bill at the Red Apple Country Store on Fairfax Pike in Stephens City.Funny thing is, she went in trying to win $290 million.The Mega Millions jackpot has soared to record heights again. Customers are flocking to the Red Apple, hoping to be stroked with the same luck as Frederick County resident J.R. Triplett, who purchased the winning ticket for a $239 million d
Jul 2, 2004, 8:21 am - Lottery News