Multiple Players Win $1 Million Lottery Prizes Across New Jersey, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Canada

Recent lottery wins have seen several players across the Northeast celebrate significant prizes. A Middlesex County player in New Jersey won $1 million on a scratch-off ticket, marking the first claim for the $1,000,000 Ultimate Spectacular game. In Massachusetts, Cristela Garcia won the final $1 million grand prize in the 'Merry & Bright' instant ticket game, opting for a cash payout of $650,000. Similarly, Lauren Lasso, a Rhode Island resident, also won $1 million from a Massachusetts scratch ticket, receiving the same cash option. Both winners plan to save their winnings, while the stores where the tickets were purchased will receive bonuses for their sales. These wins highlight the ongoing excitement and opportunities within state lottery games.