A big State Lottery prize has happened just in time for a young Massachusetts man as he is about to tie the knot.
According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, John Duff of Hanover is the winner of a $735,227 prize on a $2 wager while playing “Timber Wolf,” an online-only eInstant game available through Mass Lottery Online. This is the largest prize won on Mass Lottery Online since its launch on July 27.
Duff claimed his $735,227 prize (before taxes) at the Mass Lottery’s headquarters in Dorchester. When claiming his prize, Duff said that after he shared the news of his win with his fiancée, he brought her out for a nice dinner to celebrate together. He added that he plans to put some of his winnings towards his upcoming wedding, while putting some away in savings.
Prizes of $50,000 or more won on games purchased online must be claimed at the Lottery’s headquarters.
To play Mass Lottery games online, players must be 21 or older and physically located in Massachusetts at the time of play. Players need to have a Mass Lottery Player Account, which can be created at masslottery.com or by downloading the Mass Lottery App on a mobile device or tablet.
