A Massachusetts animal lover who recently won a $4 million scratch-off game not only brought his dog to claim his prize at lottery headquarters, he says he plans to use some of his winnings to help other animals.
Paul Riley of Peabody brought his dog Raven to the lottery office on Tuesday to claim his lump-sum prize of $2.6 million after taxes, according to the Massachusetts Lottery. Riley won the 100X Cash scratch-off game after buying a ticket in Peabody.
Riley plans to donate part of his winnings to the Animal Rescue League and buy a new car for his wife, he told the lottery.
100X Cash is a scratch-off game from the Massachusetts Lottery. Each ticket costs $10, and players can win up to $4 million in prizes.
The chances of winning any prize in the game are one in 3.47. The probability of winning the grand prize of $4 million is one in 5,376,000.
Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.
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