Massachusetts Woman Wins $25 Million in State Lottery’s “Billion Dollar Extravaganza”
Desiree Fortini-Craft, a Massachusetts woman, recently struck luck and won a whopping $25 million in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “Billion Dollar Extravaganza” $50 game. The lucky mother of three plans to use her newfound fortune to help her daughters pay off their student loans.
Fortini-Craft made the wise decision to receive a one-time payment of $16,250,000 before taxes. With this significant windfall, she not only intends to alleviate the burden of student loan debt for her daughters but also to enjoy life to the fullest. Among her plans is to have a family Christmas in Aruba, buy a brand-new car, and make other substantial purchases for her loved ones.
The winning ticket was purchased just a few weeks ago from Baker Street Market in West Roxbury, Boston. Fortini-Craft, a resident of Massachusetts, stored the ticket in a secure place before embarking on her vacation to Aruba. Upon her return, she wasted no time claiming her life-changing prize.
As a gesture of gratitude, the store that sold the winning ticket will receive a generous bonus of $50,000. This unexpected windfall is sure to come as a pleasant surprise to the store owners, who are undoubtedly thrilled for their fortunate customer.
Interestingly, this is not Fortini-Craft’s first time winning a substantial amount of money. In 2006, she hit the jackpot and won a $1 million prize. However, this recent win of $25 million in the “Billion Dollar Extravaganza” game undoubtedly surpasses her previous stroke of luck.
Fortini-Craft’s massive prize marks the largest instant prize ever offered by the Mass Lottery. While all three $25 million prizes in the game have been claimed, there are still seven grand prizes of $1 million and four grand prizes of $2 million that remain unclaimed. This news is undoubtedly exciting for hopeful lottery players throughout the state who still have a chance to strike it rich.
As Fortini-Craft basks in her newfound wealth, her story serves as an inspiration to many who dream of a lucky break.
