A Boston man has claimed the fourth and final $4 million top prize in Massachusetts State Lottery’s Monopoly Doubler scratch ticket, according to the Lottery Commission.
William Darden, a resident of Boston, elected the annuity option and received the first of 20 annual payments of $200,000. He told the Lottery he plans to use the winnings to buy a dog and a car, and to take a trip to Europe.
Darden purchased the winning ticket at Winners Corner, located at 2302 Turnpike Street in North Andover. The store will receive a $40,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
This winner marks the end of the top-prize opportunities for Monopoly Doubler, with all four grand prizes now claimed in the game. As with prize winnings in general, taxes would apply to the prize, and the annuity provides a steady income stream over two decades rather than a lump-sum payout.
Retailers often benefit from sales tied to big prizes, as a bonus for the selling location can help boost future traffic and ticket sales.
Summary: William Darden’s win demonstrates how lottery prizes can offer long-term financial planning through an annual payout, while also delivering a boost to the retailer that sold the winning ticket. This news is a positive example of luck meeting planned, steady income.