Persistence pays off for Massachusetts woman who finally hit big lottery prize

When it comes to the lottery, for many, persistence doesn’t pay off big, however, a certain Massachusetts woman is an exception.

According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Felicia Linton of Salem 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 her Quic Pic ticket matched those selected in the December 15 drawing.

Linton claimed her prize Thursday, December 26th at Massachusetts State Lottery headquarters in Dorchester. She chose the cash option on her prize and received a one-time payment of $390,000 (before taxes). She said she plans on investing her winnings.     

She bought her winning ticket at Nicole’s Food Store, 406 Essex St. in Salem.

Linton told Massachusetts State Lottery that she plays a Lucky for Life Quic Pic every day.

Lucky for Life drawings are conducted seven nights a week.