David Czarnik of Easthampton must be so blessed; he has just won $1 million prize on the Massachusetts lottery’s “50X The Cash” instant game.

That is just half of it though, because he had already won $1 million from the lottery’s $800 million Spectacular game in October 2008.

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A retired postal contract postal carrier from Lansing, who had been regularly betting on the lottery, finally won $19 million in the Mega Millions draw.

Judy Juntunen only checked her entries when a grandchild called her up to say that the Michigan Lottery had announced that the winning entry was sold at the store where she usually buys her tickets.

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Malcom and Claire Sills and their friends Martin and Claire Tait, all from Stockton had wanted to use £40 they won on a scratchcard, while they were on a night out, towards dinner. 

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A combination of family members’ birthdays and some old lotto numbers proved lucky for Robin and Christine Kiddie, of Ludlow; they won £6.3 million in the February 28, 2013 draw of the UK Lotto.

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A large $217 million jackpot tempted Streamwood salesman  Larry Szpajer to bet another $2 on a lucky pick Powerball ticket for the Illinois Lottery.  A day later, he and his wife found themselves $1 million richer as the first five numbers of the lucky pick ticket matched those in the draw.

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Marion Superior Court Judge Heather Welch has been asked to extend a ban on the release of a contested $9.5 million lottery jackpot.  This came as attorneys for the co-workers of the hair stylist who has claimed the win for herself remain hopeful, their colleague will share the winnings with them.

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Hold ‘Em Poker scratch card tickets sold by the Massachusetts Lottery had been sold since 2005.  Instead of cash, winners of this scratch card were to receive a chance to play for the grand prize in a tournament.

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The Arizona Senate is considering a proposal that would allow lottery winners to remain private.  At the center of the debate are considerations for protecting lottery winners from undue risks, against the need for the lottery operations to be as transparent as possible.

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Malcolm Sills, of Stockton, had the winning ticket for the Euromillions Lotto, for three days before his wife Claire decided to double check and discover that it was worth £1 million. 

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All it took was $21 in bets, and the returns set a new record for jackpot wins in Calgary at $30 million.

Darrell and Laurie Szczerba, a carpenter and a legal assistant, are not used to the idea that their life has changed for the better in huge ways yet, although there are now plans for a long awaited vacation, new home and a better vehicle.

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