Major U.S. Lottery Winners and Rule Changes Reported

Recent lottery activity across multiple U.S. states has resulted in major wins, including Albert Boumel Jr. of Derry claiming a $2 million Massachusetts State Lottery prize with a $1.3 million cash payout. In Texas, a resident secured the first $1 million top prize from the $20 200X scratch ticket game, which offers four such top prizes. At MGM Springfield in Massachusetts, a player won $14,095 on a slot machine, contributing to over $12.5 million in jackpot payouts at the casino in May. The Mega Millions jackpot stands at $50 million after a recent $348 million win in Virginia, and new rules have increased ticket prices and improved prize odds. Digital lottery sales are expanding in states such as West Virginia, increasing accessibility. Officials continue to remind players about responsible gaming resources amid ongoing headlines about large jackpots.