Children have reason to smile after Massachusetts father hits $25,000 a year for life lottery prize

If you are the children of a Massachusetts man that recently hit big money on a lottery game, you have reason to smile.

According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Leonard Portanova of Norton is the winner of a $25,000 a year for life prize in the multi-state Lucky for Life game after the first five numbers on his Quic Pic ticket matched those selected in the March 7 drawing.

Portanova claimed his prize Monday, March 10 at Massachusetts State Lottery headquarters in Dorchester. He chose the cash option on his prize and received a one-time payment of $390,000 (before taxes). He said he plans to help his kids with the winnings.     

He bought his winning ticket at Quick Stop Shop, 250 East Main St. in Norton. The store receives a $5,000 bonus for its sale of this ticket.

Lucky for Life drawings are conducted seven nights a week.