Lakeville man headed to Las Vegas after winning $1 million lottery prize
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Lakeville man headed to Las Vegas after winning $1 million lottery prize
David Strickland is the first $1 million prize winner in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s new “$25,000,000 Mega Money” instant scratch ticket. The winning ticket was purchased at Bristol County Wine and Spirits at 128 Myricks St., Berkley.
Strickland chose to receive his winnings in one lump cash sum, taking home $650,000 before taxes, according to the lottery. State lottery winners can chose to either receive a one time sum or to receive multiple payments spread out over time.
According to a lottery written release, Strickland “has never taken a vacation before but plans to change that by putting his winnings towards a trip to Las Vegas.”
The winning ticket was purchased at Bristol County Wine and Spirits at 128 Myricks St., Berkley. The store receives a $10,000 bonus for the sale of the ticket.
The “$25,000,000 Mega Money” game was released on May 13, 2025, the press release said. It includes 11 more instant prizes of $1 million, three $2 million prizes, and three grand prizes of $25 million.
Lakeville man headed to Las Vegas after winning $1 million lottery prize
David Strickland is the first $1 million prize winner in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s new “$25,000,000 Mega Money” instant scratch ticket. He chose to receive his winnings in one lump cash sum, taking home $650,000 before taxes, according to the lottery.
Strickland chose to receive his winnings in one lump cash sum, taking home $650,000 before taxes, according to the lottery. State lottery winners can chose to either receive a one time sum or to receive multiple payments spread out over time.
According to a lottery written release, Strickland “has never taken a vacation before but plans to change that by putting his winnings towards a trip to Las Vegas.”
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The winning ticket was purchased at Bristol County Wine and Spirits at 128 Myricks St., Berkley. The store receives a $10,000 bonus for the sale of the ticket.
David Strickland of Lakeville won $1 million on a Massachusetts State Lottery scratch ticket.
The “$25,000,000 Mega Money” game was released on May 13, 2025, the press release said. It includes 11 more instant prizes of $1 million, three $2 million prizes, and three grand prizes of $25 million.
This article originally appeared on The Taunton Daily Gazette: David Strickland of Lakeville wins Mass. state lottery prize