Man claims $4 million lottery prize with dog, plans donation for animal welfare

A Peabody man and his dog are now millionaires thanks to the Mass. Lottery.
A Peabody man and his dog are now millionaires thanks to the Mass. Lottery.(Mass. Lottery)
Published: Jan. 18, 2024 at 6:03 AM EST
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PEABODY, Mass. (WGGB/Gray News) - A Massachusetts man, his wife and his dog are now millionaires, thanks to a lottery win.

Paul Riley won the second $4 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “100X Cash” instant ticket game. He opted for the one-time payment of $2.6 million before taxes, WGGB reports.

Riley and his dog, Raven, claimed the prize together Tuesday, and the animal lover says he plans to donate part of his winnings to the Animal Rescue League, according to lottery officials. He also plans to buy his wife a new car.

The Peabody convenience store from which Riley bought the winning ticket will receive $40,000 for selling it.

Another $4 million prize and six $1 million prizes in the “100X Cash” game have yet to be claimed.