WINNER'S STORIES
“Birthday Numbers” Help Moosup Woman Win $25,000 “Lucky for Life” Prize
March 15, 2013
Monica Rimar Claims Second Highest Prize in CT Lottery Draw Game
After a very long, cold winter, Monica Rimar of Moosup is busily planning “a nice vacation to someplace warm,” thanks to matching five “Lucky for Life” numbers on March 7 and winning the game’s $25,000 prize.
Rimar’s ticket missed matching the Lucky Ball number, 3, but won the game’s second highest prize—$25,000—for matching 5 of her family’s “birthday numbers” with the other five winning numbers drawn, 3 - 11 - 13 - 23 - 32. Across New England, 71,126 winning Lucky for Life tickets were purchased for March 7. A total of 22,937 tickets were sold in CT alone with prizes ranging from $2 to $25,000—the second highest prize in the game. Lucky for Life’s top prize is worth a life-altering $1,000 a day, every day for life.
“When I looked on the lottery’s website (ctlottery.org) and saw that I matched all five numbers, it was really pretty surprising,” Rimar told Lottery officials. “I had to ask my mom to double check my ticket for me just to be sure!”
Since the “first” Lucky for Life drawing on March 15, 2012, there have been 2,554,101 Lucky winning tickets sold in CT alone, including 2 top prize winning tickets—and the number keeps on growing.
For her Lucky 5 number match, Rimar claimed a prize check for $17,075 (value after taxes) at Lottery headquarters in Rocky Hill. Rimar’s winning ticket was purchased at Super Stop & Shop, located at 1094 Killingly Commons Drive in Dayville.
Oxford Woman Wins $25,000 “Lucky for Life” Prize
March 15, 2013
Barbara Synos Claims Second Highest Prize in CT Lottery Draw Game.
While waiting for her daughter and grandchildren to arrive for a family visit, Barbara Synos of Oxford sat reading the morning newspaper at the kitchen table. Remembering that she had three “Quick Pick” tickets for the March 4 “Lucky for Life” drawing, Synos flipped through the pages to locate the previous day’s winning Lottery numbers to check her tickets.
“I had one number on the first ticket. The second ticket didn’t have any matches. When I got to the third ticket, I began underlining each number that matched a winning number on my ticket, one after the other, until I counted five numbers—and won $25,000!” Synos told Lottery officials.
Synos’ ticket missed matching the Lucky Ball number, which was 1, but matched the other five winning numbers drawn, 1 - 10 - 13 - 20 - 36. Across New England, 66,743 winning Lucky for Life tickets were purchased for March 4. A total of 21,041 tickets were sold in CT alone with prizes ranging from $2 to $25,000—the second highest prize in the game. Lucky for Life’s top prize is worth a life-altering $1,000 a day, every day for life.
“It was like I was in another world. I couldn’t believe it!” Synos said with a laugh. “Shortly after, my daughter and the kids showed up. I showed her the ticket and we both excitedly called my husband to tell him that I won $25,000. He didn’t believe it, either, of course!”
Since the “first” Lucky for Life drawing on March 15, 2012, there have been 2,462,619 Lucky winning tickets sold in CT alone, including 2 top prize winning tickets—and the number keeps on growing.
According to Synos, winning Lucky’s $25,000 prize is like “found money,” which she plans to use for a special vacation. “It’s been many years ago that I went to Italy with my daughter. This time, I’d like to go to Italy with my husband,” said Synos.
Synos recently claimed a prize check for $17,075 (value after taxes) at Lottery headquarters in Rocky Hill for her Lucky 5 number match. Synos’ winning ticket was purchased at Smoke Junction, located at 71 Oxford Road in Oxford.
Centerville woman wins $25,000 Lucky for Life prize
February 19, 2013
Yufeng Shang of Centerville claimed a $25,000 prize for matching the first five numbers drawn in the February 14th “Lucky for Life” drawing.
She received the regional game’s second prize in a one-time lump sum payment which after taxes amounted to $17,500.
Shang played her $2 “Lucky for Life” quick pic ticket at Quick Stop Convenience Store located at 3821 Falmouth Road in Marston Mills. The store will receive a $250 commission on the sale.
South Windsor Man Wins $25,000 “Lucky for Life” Prize
November 26, 2012
Daniel Opito Claims Second Highest Prize in CT Lottery Draw Game
Yet another $25,000 prize was won in the CT Lottery’s “Lucky for Life” draw game! On December 6, 2012, lucky Daniel Opito of South Windsor became the twenty-fifth ticket holder in Connecticut this year to claim $25,000—the second highest prize in the game. Lucky for Life’s top prize is worth a life-altering $1,000 a day, every day for life.
On December 6, Opito’s “Quick Pick” ticket missed matching the Lucky Ball number, which was 15, but matched the other five winning numbers drawn, 3 - 11 - 24 - 31 - 40. Across New England, 68,304 winning Lucky for Life tickets were purchased on that date; 21,751 were sold in CT alone with prizes ranging from $2 to $25,000.
“I looked in the newspaper and saw that my ‘Lucky’ numbers were a match, then I went to the CT Lottery website (ctlottery.org) and checked again, just to make sure,” Opito told Lottery officials with a laugh.
Since the “first” Lucky for Life drawing on March 15, 2012, there have been 1,936,276 Lucky winning tickets sold in CT alone, including 2 top prize winning tickets—and the number keeps on growing.
According to Opito, winning the $25,000 Lucky for Life prize has come at the perfect time. “It will be a big help to pay off some bills,” said Opito, who claimed his prize check for $17,075 (value after taxes) at Lottery headquarters in Rocky Hill.
Opito purchased his Lucky for Life prize winning ticket at Oakland Express, LLC, located at 249 Oakland Road in South Windsor.
"Lucky for Life” Prize Pays Out Better Than a “Baker’s Dozen” for Colchester Resident
Louis Chianelli Claims 2nd Highest “Lucky for Life” Prize on November 26 Monday’s CT Lottery “Lucky for Life” drawing paid out a prize even better than a “baker’s dozen” for Louis Chianelli of Colchester—$25,000 to be exact—garnering the second highest prize in the game. Lucky for Life’s top prize is worth a life-altering $1,000 a day, every day for life.
On November 26, Chianelli’s “Quick Pick” ticket missed matching the Lucky Ball number, which was 19, but matched the other five winning numbers drawn, 6 - 7 - 8 - 11 - 33. Across New England, 87,802 winning Lucky for Life tickets were purchased on that date; 24,068 were sold in CT alone with prizes ranging from $2 to $25,000.
“I went to the lottery’s website, saw the Lucky for Life numbers and sat there in amazement,” Chianelli, a baker for Dunkin Donuts® in East Hampton, told Lottery officials. “I couldn’t believe it was possible.”
Since the “first” Lucky for Life drawing on March 15, 2012, there have been 1,846,421 “lucky” winning tickets sold in CT alone, including two top prize winning tickets, and the number keeps on growing.
“This will help me catch up on some bills; the rest I’ll put away,” said Chianelli, who claimed his prize check for $17,075 (value after taxes) at Lottery headquarters in Rocky Hill. “Maybe I’ll even buy some white baker suspenders,” Chianelli said with a laugh.
Chianelli purchased his Lucky for Life prize winning ticket at Stop & Shop #608, located at 99 Linwood Avenue in Colchester.
How “Lucky” Can You Get? Newington Man Wins $25,000 Lottery Prize on First Try
October 19, 2012
Derek Jurczewski Claims 2nd Highest “Lucky for Life” Prize on October 11
How lucky can one guy get? Meet first time “Lucky for Life” lottery player Derek Jurczewski of Newington whose “Quick Pick” ticket turned into a $25,000 prize win on October 11…and he didn’t even know it.
“I gave my ticket to the clerk to check and see if it was a winner,” Jurczewski told Lottery officials. “When I heard the lottery terminal say ‘Congratulations,’ I thought maybe I won a few bucks. The clerk asked me if I knew I had five winning numbers, but I didn’t. That’s when she told me I won $25,000. I couldn’t believe it at first. I was in shock.”
On October 11, Jurczewski’s ticket missed matching the Lucky Ball number, which was 6, but matched the other five winning numbers drawn, 1 - 22 - 24 - 26 - 35. Of the 23,739 winning tickets sold on that date, two, including Jurczewski’s, were a five number match for a $25,000 prize—the second highest prize in the game. Lucky for Life’s top prize is worth a life-altering $1,000 a day, every day for life.
Jurczewski, who purchased his Lucky for Life prize winning ticket at Cumberland Farms #4748, located at 352 Scott Swamp Road in Farmington, arrived at Lottery headquarters in Rocky Hill and claimed his prize check for $17,075 (value after taxes). “I’m celebrating my 50th birthday next week…this is a pretty good birthday present,” Jurczewski said with a laugh.
Meanwhile, time is running out for one top prize winning Lucky for Life ticket holder for the May 3 drawing to make their claim. The winner has only until Tuesday, October 30, 2012 to collect their top prize before their ticket expires.
The winning combination drawn on May 3 was 03 – 08 – 12 – 29 – 37, with the Lucky Ball of 17. The top prize winning ticket, which matched five out of five numbers and the “Lucky Ball” number, was sold in Fairfield County.
Time is Running Out to Claim Top Prize Winning “Lucky for Life” Ticket for May 3 Drawing
October 15, 2012
Only 26 Days Left to Collect $1,000 a Day for LIFE Top Prize
Someone bought a CT Lottery “Lucky for Life” ticket in Fairfield County for the May 3, 2012 drawing that matched five out of five numbers and the “Lucky Ball” number for the $1,000 a day, every day, for life top prize. The only problem is that, that drawing occurred nearly six months ago, and the winner has only until Tuesday, October 30, 2012 to c2llect their top prize before their ticket expires.
The winning Lucky for Life numbers drawn on Thursday, May 3, 2012 were 03-08-12-29-37, with the Lucky Ball of 17.
The CT Lottery is urging everyone to once again check their tickets carefully, and to sign the back of their tickets immediately, if they have not already done so, to establish ownership.
In order to claim the prize, the claimant with the winning ticket should go to any CT Lottery retail location prior to the deadline, have the ticket validated, and present the ticket to CT Lottery headquarters in Rocky Hill.
For information about the CT Lottery, call (860) 713-2700, or visit the CT Lottery web site at ctlottery.org.
Two $25,000 Prizes Won in Last Night’s “Lucky for Life” Draw Game in Connecticut
October 12, 2012
Time is Running Out to Claim Top Prize Winning “Lucky for Life” Ticket for May 3 Drawing
Not one, but two lucky CT Lottery players in last night’s “Lucky for Life” drawing came ever so close to winning the game’s top prize worth $1,000 a day, every day for life. Of the 23,739 winning tickets sold for the October 11 drawing, two were a five number match for a $25,000 prize—the second highest prize in the game.
The winning Lucky for Life numbers drawn on October 11 were 1 - 22 - 24 - 26 - 35, with the Lucky Ball of 6. Since the first Lucky for Life drawing on March 15, 2012, there have been 1,596,776 winning tickets sold in CT alone.
Meanwhile, time is running out for one top prize winning Lucky for Life ticket holder for the May 3 drawing to make their claim—only 18 days are left for the winner to collect the $1,000 a day for life top prize.
The winning combination drawn on May 3 was 03 – 08 – 12 – 29 – 37, with the Lucky Ball of 17. The top prize winning ticket, which matched five out of five numbers and the “Lucky Ball” number, was sold in Fairfield County. The winner has only until Tuesday, October 30, 2012 to collect their top prize before their ticket expires.
The CT Lottery is urging everyone to once again check their tickets carefully, and to sign the back of their tickets immediately, if they have not already done so, to establish ownership.
In order to claim the prize, the claimant with the winning ticket should go to any CT Lottery retail location prior to the deadline, have the ticket validated, and present the ticket to CT Lottery headquarters in Rocky Hill.
For information about the CT Lottery, call (860) 713-2700, or visit the CT Lottery web site at ctlottery.org.
Dorchester MA woman wins $25,000 Lucky for Life prize
Cotober 8, 2012
Congratulations to Cheryl A. Hurley of Dorchester who today claimed a $25,000 that she won playing the Lucky for Life game.
Hurley matched the first five numbers drawn: 2-4-7-10-13 but missed the Lucky Ball number 21. Hurley took home the second-tier prize in a one-time lump sum of $25,000, less taxes. She said she plans on paying off some bills with her winnings.
Hurley purchased her lucky ticket at the Four Provinces Market located at 2253 Dorchester Ave., in Dorchester. The store will receive a $250 commission on the sale.
$25,000 Lucky For Life Ticket Claimed
September 7, 2012
The $25,000 Lucky for Life ticket from the September 3 drawing has been claimed. A man from West Warwick was asked by the store clerk working at Cumberland Farms, 704 Main St., in West Warwick, if he would like to play the Lucky for Life game. Subsequently, he opted to purchase a $2 Lucky for Life Quick Pick and was very excited when he ended up matching five numbers, but not the Lucky Ball, for the $25,000 win. He plans to pay bills, go to Vegas for his birthday and continue to play Lucky for Life.
Last night's Lucky for Life drawing resulted in a $2,000 winning ticket sold from 7-Eleven, 10 Dorrance St., Providence. The ticket has yet to be claimed.
Lucky for Life is sold only in New England and drawings take place every Monday and Thursday at 10:38pm.
Wallingford Couple Keep it Simple and Win $25,000 “Lucky for Life” Lottery Prize
September 17, 2012
Gary and Olivia Kern Match Five Numbers to Win Game’s 2nd Highest Prize
Gary and Olivia Kern of Wallingford have a simple routine for buying CT Lottery “Lucky for Life” tickets—Gary is the “buyer” and Olivia is the “checker” after the drawing to see if they have any winners. “I gave Olivia the winning numbers printout from the retailer, and then I went outside. I’m in the yard, and I hear her screaming,” Gary told Lottery officials. “When I came in to see what was wrong, she tells me we matched five numbers.”
A quick trip to a local lottery retailer to scan their Lucky for Life “Quick Pick” ticket in a Ticket Checker confirmed their good fortune—a prize match for $25,000, the game’s second highest prize. Lucky for Life’s top prize is worth a life-altering $1,000 a day, every day for life.
On September 6, the Kerns missed matching the Lucky Ball number, which was 6, but matched the other five winning numbers drawn, 4 - 18 - 31 - 39 - 40. Across New England, 72,957 winning Lucky for Life tickets were purchased on that date; 23,184 were sold in CT alone with prizes ranging from $2 to $25,000
Since the “first” Lucky for Life drawing on March 15, 2012, there have been 1,390,591 “lucky” winning tickets sold in CT alone, including two top prize winning tickets, and the number keeps on growing.
“This is really very, very exciting,” said Olivia as she and Gary claimed their prize check for $17,075 (value after taxes) at Lottery headquarters in Rocky Hill. “I’ve always wanted to win Lucky for Life.”
The Kerns Lucky for Life prize winning ticket was purchased at Oakdale Citgo, located at 75 S. Turnpike Road in Wallingford.
“Braintree woman wins $25,000 “Lucky for Life” 2nd prize prize playing Lucky for Life
September 11, 2012
Katharine Walker of Braintree today claimed a $25,000 prize that she won after matching the first five numbers drawn in the June 21st “Lucky for Life” game.
Walker received the multi-state game’s second prize in a one-time lump sum payment (less state and federal taxes). She plans on undertaking a few remodeling projects on her condo with the winnings.
She played her “Lucky for Life” quic pic ticket at Tedeschi #359 located at 337 Gannett Road in Scituate. The store received a $250 commission on the sale.
“One A Day” Lottery Player Wins $25,000 “Lucky for Life” Lottery Prize
August 29, 2012
Jeffery Pomeroy of New Milford Matches Five Numbers Winning Game’s 2nd Highest Prize
Jeffery Pomeroy of New Milford is a “One A Day” lottery kind of guy. Every morning, Pomeroy stops at Exit 8 Shell, located at 101 Newtown Road in Danbury, to purchase a single “Quick Pick” ticket for a CT Lottery draw game. This past Monday, Pomeroy filled up his tank and bought a “Lucky for Life” ticket. The following day, Pomeroy was in for a shock—he had a five number Lucky match worth $25,000, the game’s second highest prize. Lucky for Life’s top prize is worth a life-altering $1,000 a day, every day for life.
On August 27, Pomeroy missed matching the Lucky Ball number, which was 15, but matched the other five winning numbers drawn, 23 - 25 - 27 - 28 - 38. “This is only the third time I’ve played Lucky for Life this is amazing,” Pomeroy told Lottery officials.
Across New England, 70,101 winning Lucky for Life tickets were purchased on that date; 22,668 were sold in CT alone with prizes ranging from $2 to $25,000. Since the “first” Lucky for Life drawing on March 15, 2012, there have been 1,272,524 “lucky” winning tickets sold in CT alone, including two top prize winning tickets, and the number keeps on growing.
With his wife by his side, Pomeroy validated his Lucky for Life ticket at a nearby grocery store Tuesday evening so that she, too, could experience the joy of winning. “Everything was all a blur. I signed the ticket and put it in my wallet; I have no idea what we even bought at the store after that,” said Pomeroy with a laugh. “It was all so exciting.”
Claiming a prize check for $17,075 (value after taxes) at Lottery headquarters in Rocky Hill, Pomeroy said he plans to put the money in the bank for future enjoyment.
West Yarmouth woman claims $25,000 Lucky for Life prize
August 14, 26 2012
Congratulations to Patricia Whelan of West Yarmouth, MA who claimed a $25,000 prize for matching the first five numbers drawn in the Monday, August 13th Lucky for Life game.
She received the regional game’s second prize in a one-time lump sum payment (less taxes). The retiree plans to pay off her car loan and undertake a few home improvement projects with the winnings.
Whelan played her Lucky for Life numbers at Tedeschi #314 located at 696 Yarmouth Road in Hyannis. The store received a $250 commission on the sale.
Coventry Resident Experiences A New First—Wins $25,000 “Lucky for Life” Lottery Prize
August 1, 2012
Over a Million “Lucky for Life” Wins in Connecticut and Growing!
The youngest of eight children, Max Cohen of Coventry has seen a lot of life in his 85 years. Yesterday, Cohen experienced a new life first when he came to CT Lottery headquarters in Rocky Hill to claim the second highest prize in the “Lucky for Life” game worth $25,000.
On July 26, Cohen missed matching the Lucky Ball number, which was 5, but matched the other five winning numbers drawn, 6 - 8 - 23 - 34 - 38. “The numbers I played are special—they all relate to my mother,” said Cohen.
Across New England, 77,649 winning Lucky for Life tickets were purchased on that date; 24,129 were sold in CT alone with prizes ranging from $2 to $25,000. Since the “first” Lucky for Life drawing on March 15, 2012, there have been 1,076,799 “lucky” winning tickets sold in CT alone.
“I help my Dad play his numbers, now that he doesn’t drive anymore,” Cohen’s daughter, Lisa Duclos, told Lottery officials. “When I checked his numbers on the lottery website (ctlottery.org), I said to my husband, ‘Oh my God, I think I have five numbers.’ I had my husband check; I checked a couple more times, and then I used a lottery Ticket Checker just to be sure.”
Cohen, who served in the First Marines, 1st Marine Division in World War II, was pleasantly surprised with his $25,000 win. “For now, the money will go in the bank,” Cohen said.
Cohen’s winning ticket was purchased at CV Mart, located at 1237 Hartford Turnpike in Vernon.
Medfield, Mass. woman claims top prize in New England multi-state lottery game
July, 31 2012
Caitlin Gavaghan, 29, wins Lucky for Life’s $1,000 a day for life prize!
A 29 year-old Medfield, Massachusetts woman today claimed the $1,000 a day for life top prize that she won after matching all five numbers plus the “Lucky Ball” in the Thursday, July 26th Lucky for Life drawing.
Caitlin Gavaghan’s quick pick numbers (06-08-23-34-38 and Lucky Ball 5) earned her a lottery prize of a lifetime.
The $1,000 a day for life prize, which is paid out on a weekly basis, is guaranteed for a minimum of 20 years, but will be paid out for the duration of the winner’s lifetime. Gavaghan, who currently works as a nanny, said she plans to use her winnings to do some traveling, perhaps to Italy, and go back to school.
Gavaghan purchased her winning Lucky for Life ticket at Roche Bros. located on Chestnut Street in Needham. The store received a $50,000 commission - the top amount paid to retailers in Massachusetts - for selling the winning ticket.
Lucky for Life launched on March 11th and is the first, and only, lottery game to be played in all six New England states. The new game has produced five top prize winners to-date, three of which were sold by Massachusetts Lottery retailers.
Lucky for Life tickets are $2 each and can be purchased at Lottery retailers in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
There are 10 total ways to win playing Lucky for Life. Players must select five (5) numbers out a field of 40, and one (1) Lucky Ball number out of a field of 21. Those matching all six numbers drawn win the game’s $1,000 a day for life top prize. The game also features a $25,000 second prize and other exciting cash prizes ranging from $2,000 to $2. The overall odds of winning a prize in the game are 1 in 6.6. While there is not a cash option offered on the top prize, all lower-tiered prizes are paid out in one-time, lump sum payments. All winning tickets must be redeemed in the state they were purchased.
Drawings are held every Monday and Thursday at 10:38 pm in Connecticut and aired live on FOX CT/Channel 61 in Hartford with game results and drawing videos posted for Massachusetts players on the Lottery’s website -- masslottery.com.
Players can learn more about the new Lucky for Life game by logging on to www.masslottery.com or www.NELuckyForLife.com -- a new website dedicated solely to the game, and also by visiting their local Lottery retailer.
Hingham MA man gets “Lucky”
July, 20 2012
Congratulations to Brian A. Jansky of Hingham – he claimed a $25,000 prize for matching the first five numbers drawn in the Thursday, July 19th “Lucky for Life” game.
Jansky received the second prize in a one-time lump sum payment (minus taxes). He plans to buy a kayak with the winnings.
Jansky played his “Lucky for Life” quick pic numbers at Sudbury Farms #209 located at 1177 Highland Avenue in Needham. The store received a $250 commission on the sale.
$25,000 Lucky For Life Winner in Rhode Island
July, 3 2012
Last night's Lucky for Life drawing resulted in a $25,000 winning ticket sold in Rhode Island. There were also 6,948 other winning tickets in Rhode Island for yesterday's drawing.
Rui DaRosa of Providence claimed the $25,000 winning ticket from last night's drawing. His quick pick ticket matched five numbers, but not the Lucky Ball number. He said his son is a junior in college so the money will go towards paying for his education. The winner purchased the ticket at his uncle's store, Barbosa Liquors at 963 Narragansett Blvd., Providence.
This is the fourth $25,000 winning Lucky for Life ticket sold in Rhode Island since the game began. In addition to the $25,000 wins, the Lucky for Life game has produced 291,143 winning tickets in Rhode Island since the first drawing on March 15. Out of those winners, 30 winning tickets have been worth $2,000.
CT Lottery Players Are Three Times Lucky!
June 29, 2012
Another $25,000 Prize Given Away in Last Night’s “Lucky for Life” Drawing
Connecticut lottery players are Lucky, Lucky, Lucky! For the third time in little over a week the CT Lottery has given away a $25,000 “Lucky for Life” prize—the second highest prize in the game. Lucky for Life’s top prize is worth a life-altering $1,000 a day, every day for life!
Lucky for Life’s most recent $25,000 prize winners include Anthony Esposito of Cheshire, David Ireland of Ansonia, (see photo), and Charles “Cliff” Miller of Enfield.
CT Lottery is still looking for the top prize winner from the May 3 Lucky for Life drawing. There was one top prize winning ticket of $1,000 a day, every day for life sold in the Fairfield County. Check your tickets—the top prize winner has yet to claim their prize.
The winning combination drawn Thursday, May 3, 2012 was 03 – 08 – 12 – 29 – 37, with the Lucky Ball of 17.
Since the “first” Lucky for Life drawing on March 15, 2012, there have been 857,898 “lucky” winning tickets sold in CT alone.
$25,000 Lucky For Life Ticket Claimed
June 22, 2012
A woman from Cranston has claimed the $25,000 winning ticket from last night's Lucky for Life drawing. She was finally able to stop shaking after she saw the winning numbers on WJAR 10 this morning.
She purchased the $25,000 winning quick pick ticket on a whim while at A & B Mini Mart at 951 Pontiac Avenue in Cranston. She plans to use some of her winnings to take a trip to Vegas with her son.
This is the third $25,000 winning Lucky for Life ticket sold in Rhode Island since the game began on March 15, 2012.
Enfield Resident Wins $25,000 “Lucky for Life” Lottery Prize
June 19, 2012
Charles “Cliff” Miller of Enfield was pleasantly surprised yesterday when the “Lucky for Life” ticket he purchased for the June 18 drawing turned out to be a $25,000 prize winner.
“I checked my numbers against the winning numbers report and saw I matched five numbers. I thought maybe it was a $5,000 winner,” Miller told Lottery officials. “When I scanned it in the ticket checker and saw I won $25,000, I immediately called my wife. She was all excited and happy.”
Miller’s “Quick Pick” numbers missed matching the Lucky Ball number, which was 18, but still matched the other five winning numbers drawn, 15 – 16 – 33 – 35 – 40 and won $25,000.
Across New England, 71,307 winning Lucky for Life tickets were purchased on that date; 23,271 were sold in CT alone with prizes ranging from $2 to $25,000. Since the “first” Lucky for Life drawing on March 15, 2012, there have been 780,715 “lucky” winning tickets sold in CT alone.
Miller’s winning ticket was purchased at Hayden Station Liquor, located at 1075 Palisado Avenue in Windsor.
CT Lottery Gives Away Another $25,000 “Lucky for Life” Prize on June 4
June 8, 2012
Kathy Nawrocki of Webster, Massachusetts was Connecticut’s newest “Lucky for Life” $25,000 winner for the June 4, 2012 drawing.
On that date, Nawrocki, who chose her own numbers, missed matching the Lucky Ball number, which was 15, but still matched the other five winning numbers drawn, 7 - 16 - 26 - 32 - 34 and won $25,000.
Across New England, 78,908 winning Lucky for Life tickets were purchased on that date; 25,856 were sold in CT alone with prizes ranging from $2 to $25,000. Since the “first” Lucky for Life drawing on March 15, 2012, there have been 706,779 “lucky” winning tickets sold in CT alone.
Nawrocki’s winning ticket was purchased at Rollies Variety, located at 1213 Thompson Road located in Thompson.
Chicopee, Mass. man claims top prize in New England multi-state lottery game
May 30, 2012
Anthony Caputo, 49, wins Lucky For Life’s $1,000 a day for life prize!
A 49 year-old Chicopee, Massachusetts man today claimed the $1,000 a day for life top prize that he won after matching all five numbers plus the “Lucky Ball” in the Monday, May 28th Lucky For Life drawing.
Anthony Caputo played his children’s birthdays to come up with the winning number combination (2-4-19-23-24 and Lucky Ball 11) that earned him the lottery prize that will pay out $1,000 a day, every day, for the rest of his life.
The $1,000 a day for life prize, which is paid out on a weekly basis, is guaranteed for a minimum of 20 years, but will be paid out for the duration of the winner’s lifetime. Caputo, who indicated that he is currently unemployed after being laid off from a job, said he plans to retire early and live on the winnings from the lifetime prize.
Lucky For Life tickets are $2 each and can be purchased at Lottery retailers in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
Caputo purchased his winning Lucky For Life ticket at New Corner Variety located at 1875 Memorial Drive in Chicopee. The store owner, Dinesh Patel, received a $50,000 commission - the top amount paid to retailers in Massachusetts - for selling the winning ticket.
Lucky For Life launched on March 11th and is the first, and only, lottery game to be played in all six New England states. The new game has produced four top prize winners to-date, including Bruce Campbell, 39, of Hanover, Massachusetts who won his prize in Lucky For Life’s inaugural drawing on March 15th.
There are 10 total ways to win playing Lucky For Life. Players must select five (5) numbers out a field of 40, and one (1) Lucky Ball number out of a field of 21. Those matching all six numbers drawn win the game’s $1,000 a day for life top prize. The game also features a $25,000 second prize and other exciting cash prizes ranging from $2,000 to $2. The overall odds of winning a prize in the game are 1 in 6.6. While there is not a cash option offered on the top prize, all lower-tiered prizes are paid out in one-time, lump sum payments. All winning tickets must be redeemed in the state they were purchased.
Drawings are held every Monday and Thursday at 10:38 pm in Connecticut and aired live on FOX CT/Channel 61 in Hartford with game results and drawing videos posted for Massachusetts players on the Lottery’s website --www. masslottery.com.
Players can learn more about the new Lucky For Life game by visiting the About Game section here or by visiting their local Lottery retailer.
Rhode Island's second $25,000 Lucky for Life winner
May 17, 2012
Rhode Island's second $25,000 Lucky for Life winner has claimed his ticket today.
James Dempsey of Narragansett, purchased his first ever Lucky for Life Ticket after the sales clerk at the Stop & Shop on 91 Point Judith Road in Narragansett suggested he do so. He ended up matching five numbers, but not the Lucky Ball number. He plans to pay off bills and retire next month, so it came at a good time.
Lucky for Life is sold only in New England and drawings take place every Monday and Thursday at 10:38pm.
View YouTube video of Lucky for Life $25,000 winner James Dempsey
CT Motorcycle Mechanic Rides Off with $25,000 “Lucky for Life” Prize
May 11, 2012
Patricia Mason of Auburn Maine won $25,000 playing the Lucky for Life game.
Patricia said she plans to put the money to good use by helping out her family. She purchased her winning ticket at Gowell’s Variety in Auburn Maine.
CT Motorcycle Mechanic Rides Off with $25,000 “Lucky for Life” Prize
May 11, 2012
Steve Sarath of Waterbury Wins Second Prize Playing New England's Lottery Game
In last night’s “Lucky for Life” lottery drawing, two tickets sold in Connecticut came oh-so-close to winning the New England game’s $1,000 a day for life top prize. Steve Sarath of Waterbury, a motorcycle mechanic, was one of them.
Sarath purchased a Lucky for Life“Quick Pick” ticket for the May 10 drawing, matching five of the winning numbers drawn, 5-15-22-37-39, but missed the Lucky Ball, 15, and won the game’s second highest prize worth $25,000.
“I was watching the drawing on TV. I thought I had two numbers, but then I realized the next three numbers matched, too,” said Sarath. “I couldn’t believe it.”
Sarath arrived at CT Lottery Headquarters in Rocky Hill Friday morning and claimed a check for $17,075 (prize value after taxes). “This is going right into the bank,” Sarath said.
Sarath purchased his winning Lucky for Life ticket at IGA Town Plot Supermarket, located at 286 Fairfield Avenue in Waterbury.
Keith Killgren from Nashua is New Hampshire’s latest $25,000 winner
April 12, 2012
Keith Killgren from Nashua is New Hampshire’s latest $25,000 winner (April 12th drawing) in the New England wide Lucky For Life game.
The prize could not come at a better time as one of Keith’s children is getting married soon. He also plans on taking a mini-vacation with his wife.
The lucky ticket was sold at Captain’s Corner in Nashua, New Hampshire.
Maine man wins $25,000 Lucky for Life Prize in New Hampshire
March 26, 2012
Thomas Kane of Kittery Maine Wins $25,000 NH Lottery Prize
Congratulations to Thomas Kane who received a check today at the New Hampshire Lottery. Tom purchased his winning Lucky for Life ticket as he was passing through Hanscom's Truck Stop in Portsmouth.
The overall odds of winning a prize in Lucky for Life are 1 in 6.6.
The new Lucky for Life regional game is unique because its top prize value is based on the longevity of the winner. The minimum guaranteed amount a top prize winner could receive is $7,280,000 ($7,000 a week for 20 years), but winners who live longer than that will receive prize payments each week for the remainder of their natural life.
There are 10 ways to win. Players must select five (5) numbers out a field of 40, and one (1) Lucky Ball number from a field of 21. Those matching all six numbers drawn win the game’s up to $1,000 a day for life top prize which is guaranteed for a minimum of 20 years, but will continue to be paid out for the duration of each winner’s lifetime -- so winners who live long lives will win more!
Hanover, Mass. man claims top prize in new Lucky For Life lottery game
March 20, 2012
Bruce Campbell, 39, wins $1,000 a day, every day, for the rest of his life
A 39 year-old Hanover, Massachusetts man today claimed the first top prize in the new multi-state lottery game “Lucky for Life.”
Bruce Campbell was awarded a ceremonial check for $1,000 a day for life by State Treasurer Steven Grossman at a press conference held this afternoon at the Massachusetts State Lottery’s Braintree headquarters. Campbell won the prize after matching all six numbers drawn (1-2-6-10-19, Lucky Ball 15) in Lucky for Life’s inaugural drawing on Thursday, March 15. The odds of matching all six numbers to win the game’s top prize are just over 1 in 13.8 million.
Campbell stopped into Myette’s Country Store in Hanover last Thursday, the day of Lucky for Life’s first drawing, and asked the store owner for a suggestion on what Lottery game to play. Tracy Myette Brown, who was a high school classmate of the frequent customer, suggested he try the new Lucky for Life game, so Campbell filled out a bet slip using numbers significant to him – birthdays, including his own, and an old hockey number.
The following day, Campbell received a Facebook message from Myette Brown directing him to check his numbers because her store sold the winning ticket. Campbell, who works as a plumber, was in his van having lunch when he phoned into the store to inquire. After reading the numbers on his ticket to Kevin Brown, the owner’s husband, Campbell was stunned to learn he was the game’s top prize winner. He never finished his lunch, but he soon headed to a nearby bank to put the winning ticket in a safe deposit box. Campbell’s $1,000 a day for life prize, which will be paid out on a weekly basis, is guaranteed for a minimum of 20 years, but will be paid out for the duration of his lifetime. When asked if he had big plans for his winnings, Campbell said he will invest for the future. He did reveal that he and his longtime girlfriend Dawn will be splurging on a Cadillac and a new Harley motorcycle, but beyond that he “will remain the same hard-working blue collar guy that he’s always been.”
Myette’s Country Store also benefitted from Campbell’s luck. The store received $50,000 for selling the winning ticket – the maximum Lottery retailer commission in Massachusetts. Myette’s, a fifth-generation, family-owned business, has been a licensed retailer since the Lottery’s inception 40 years ago.
Lucky for Life is the first lottery game to be played in all six New England states. There are 10 total ways to win. Players must select five (5) numbers out a field of 40, and one (1) Lucky Ball number out of a field of 21. Those matching all six numbers drawn win the game’s $1,000 a day for life top prize.
In addition to its extraordinary top prize, the game also features a $25,000 second prize and other exciting cash prizes ranging from $2,000 to $2. The overall odds of winning a prize in the game are 1 in 6.6. While there is not a cash option offered on the top prize, all lower-tiered prizes are paid out in one-time, lump sum payments. All winning tickets must be redeemed in the state they were purchased.
Lucky for Life tickets are $2 each and can be purchased at Lottery retailers in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
Drawings are held every Monday and Thursday at 10:38 pm in Connecticut and aired live on FOX CT/Channel 61 in Hartford with game results and drawing videos posted for Massachusetts players on the Lottery’s website -- masslottery.com.
Players can learn more about the new Lucky for Life game by logging on to www.masslottery.com or www.NELuckyForLife.com -- a new website dedicated solely to the game, and also by visiting their local Lottery retailer.
