BROCKTON, MA —A $10 wager turned into a $50,000 payday for one lucky Brockton resident.
Natalio Da Silveira won the prize while playing "The Lamp," an online-only eInstant game offered through Mass Lottery Online.
Da Silveira claimed his $50,000 prize before taxes at the Massachusetts State Lottery's headquarters in Dorchester.
With his winnings in hand, Da Silveira plans to celebrate with friends and family, according to a press release by the Massachusetts State Lottery.
To participate in Massachusetts Lottery games online, players must be at least 21 years old and physically located in Massachusetts when playing or depositing money into their accounts.
Anyone interested in playing must have a Mass Lottery Player Account, which can be created at masslottery.com or through the Mass Lottery app on a mobile device or tablet.
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