What's for lunch? For this scratch off diner, a menu-changing $10 million lottery win

Winner John Boyce and his favorite restaurant, the Yujo Sushi & Asian Cuisine   Photo: Composite

At his restaurant table in Dracut, John Boyce of Groveland discovered he was the first person to win the massive $10 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$10,000,000 Premier Cash” game.

He bought the $20 instant scratch off ticket at his favorite restaurant, proving once again that luck can strike when least expected, even while you’re eating.

Boyce, a machinist by profession, experienced this extraordinary stroke of luck while dining at one of his favorite local spots.

The prizes are set out for the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$10,000,000 Premier Cash” game   Image: Massachusetts State Lottery

It was here in the restaurant that he decided to try his luck with three lottery tickets.

The first two didn’t bring the outcome he hoped for, but as they say, ‘third time's the charm’.

The third ticket revealed the staggering $10 million prize, a moment that must have felt like a dream.

The Massachusetts State Lottery $10,000,000 Premier Cash game ticket   Image: Massachusetts State Lottery

He chose to receive his winnings as a lump sum, and Boyce is set to receive $6,500,000 before taxes are deducted.

Speaking about his plans, Boyce said that his immediate focus will be to pay off his mortgage, a significant step towards financial freedom.

But his goals don’t stop there. He also intends to treat himself to a brand new car and wisely invest a portion of his winnings, ensuring a stable and comfortable future.

Here's what $10 million in cash looks like if John choose this option

Interestingly, Boyce’s win is not just a life-changing event for him but also a boon for the place where he bought his winning ticket.

Yujo, located at 511 Merrimack Ave. in Dracut, is the lucky store that sold the golden ticket. They are set to receive a $50,000 bonus for their role in his exciting win.

$10,000,000 Premier Cash lottery game

 

Here's a detailed breakdown of the "$10,000,000 Premier Cash" lottery game as of November 16, 2023:

Game Name: $10,000,000 Premier Cash

Last Update: November 16, 2023

Top Prizes Remaining: 2 of 3

Ticket Price: $20

State: Massachusetts (MA)

Game Number: 393

Release Date: April 18, 2023

End Date: To be announced (TBA)

Overall Game Statistics:

Overall Odds: The overall odds of winning any prize in this game are 1 in 3.69.

Overall Payout Percentage: The overall payout percentage for this game is 84.7%. This percentage represents the portion of total ticket sales that is paid back to players as prizes.

Prize Amount Information:

Total Prize Amount at Release: The total amount of prizes available when the game was released was $256,242,500.

Total Prize Amount Remaining: As of the last update, the total remaining prize amount is $200,240,320.

Percentage of Prizes Remaining: Approximately 78.1% of the total prize amount remains unclaimed as of the last update.

This information provides an overview of the "$10,000,000 Premier Cash" game, including key details about the game's odds, payouts, and prize amounts. It's important to note that the actual prizes available and remaining may vary as more tickets are sold and prizes are claimed.