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MA Lottery Offices Reopen For Large Prize Claims

If you hit the jackpot in the Massachusetts Lottery, it's now easier again to claim your prize with lottery offices reopening.

On Wednesday, the lottery offices in Braintree, Dorchester, New Bedford and Worcester reopened their claim centers for prizes of $5,000 to $99,000.
On Wednesday, the lottery offices in Braintree, Dorchester, New Bedford and Worcester reopened their claim centers for prizes of $5,000 to $99,000. (Jenna Fisher/Patch)

BRAINTREE, MA — If you hit the jackpot in the Massachusetts Lottery recently, claiming your prize has been difficult as offices were closed amid the coronavirus pandemic. But it's finally a lot easier to get your prize money again.

On Wednesday, the lottery offices in Braintree, Dorchester, New Bedford and Worcester reopened their claim centers for prizes of $5,000 to $99,000. The offices are open from 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Springfield and Woburn claim centers are processing claims of $5,000 and above by appointment only.

Find out what's happening in Braintreefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

If you have a prize of $100,000 or more, please call 781-849-5555 and ask to speak with a grand prize coordinator to make an appointment to claim your prize.

For the last few months, winners could only claim their prize of $10,000 or more by scheduling an appointment. But now, you can come get your money with some safety restrictions.

Find out what's happening in Braintreefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

The restrictions are based on the first letter of your last name. Here's the schedule for claiming lottery prizes:

DayFirst letter of last name
Wednesday, June 24A, B
Thursday, June 25C, D, E
Friday, June 26F, G, H, I, J
Monday, June 29K, L, M
Tuesday, June 30N, O, P, Q, R
Wednesday, July 1S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z

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