The Boston Globe

Metro

Boston.com

Winners of game’s smaller prizes are sharing the wealth

By Travis Andersen and Alli Knothe

 |  Globe Staff | Globe Correspondent  

  April 04, 2012

They’re spreading the wealth. A group of 62 co-workers from Belmont Medical Associates in Cambridge stepped forward to claim the fourth of five $250,000 prizes in Massachusetts for Friday’s Mega Millions lottery, MassLottery officials said today. Each pitched in $2 to share 124 tickets, which were bought from Handy Variety on Common Street in Watertown. The prize will be split 62 ways, officials said, adding up to about $2,800 after taxes for each person.

Stay with the story. Get full access to BostonGlobe.com for just 99¢

Unlimited access to BostonGlobe.com for only 99¢ for the first 4 weeks. You can cancel at any time.

  • The FULL story all day: Enjoy all of the high-quality, in-depth journalism in the print edition of the Boston Globe — plus breaking news that's updated 24/7.
  • A truly reader-friendly format: It's online news that looks and reads just like the newspaper — uncluttered, uninterrupted.
  • Breakthrough technology: The responsive design automatically adapts content so it always reads perfectly on the digital device of your choice.
Get started today

Free access for home delivery subscribers.

Just need to link your home delivery account; one easy step.

Link my home delivery account

BostonGlobe.comSubscriber Log In

Contact us for help