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Mass Cash Lottery, Over $2 Million In Winners So Far This Year

Author Jeff Gorra

Powerball and Mega Millions often get the majority of the attention, but there’s another lottery game in Massachusetts you should not sleep on. The Mass Cash game has awarded over $2 million in winnings so far in 2024 alone. In fact, there were two different winners yesterday alone. Each of them had $100,000 prizes.

Here Is What You Need To Know About Mass Cash

You can buy a ticket to play this lottery game everyday in Massachusetts. Each ticket is just one dollar. Then, it follows a standard set of winning rules. Five numbers are drawn you will need to match them. Get all five and you are on your way to being $100,000 richer.

From February 5 to February 18, 2024 the pot is a bit sweeter. When you match four of the numbers playing Mass Cash, the prizes will double from $250 to $500.

2024 Mass Cash So Far

There have been 26 Mash Cash $100,000 winners reported this year to date. 23 of them were in January alone. There is not a winning ticket claimed daily. They are scattered. For example, yesterday (February 4) shows two $100,000 winners. The Mass Lottery site has to post such results when winners are set by matching the five numbers. They state, a $100,000 was aligned to a ticket sold in South Yarmouth, and one was sold in Pittsfield.

Massachusetts is certainly creative in offering exciting lottery options in the Bay State. In addition to games like the Mass Cash 2024, in late 2023 the Mass Millionaire Holiday Raffle was underway. This game gave away $20,000 every Friday. Then, once the calendar turned to January 1, there was a grand prize of $1 million dollar. This was in addition to four $250,000 prizes awarded, and six $25,000 prizes. These were also part of the final drawing at midnight when the clock struck 2024. This gave 11 lucky Massachusetts residents a nice way to start a new year.

For now, if you’d like to try your chances with the $1 Mass Cash game, you can purchase tickets at many participating lottery ticket distributors. This includes gas station marts, variety stores, and 7-Eleven.

These Massachusetts Chains Actually Have Great Bagels

Okay, let me get right to the point. I’m from New Jersey and grew up about twenty miles from Manhattan. So, I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect bagel ever since I moved to New England 12 years ago, and have been pleasantly surprised to find a few Massachusetts chain restaurants that actually have great bagels.

I’m also always on the run driving to various events or tournaments across the state. Regardless of what county I am in, a good bagel and coffee breakfast is something I am always looking for. Time is usually of the essence so my preference is typically a quick grab-and-go.

I’ve compiled a short list of bagel chains that really deliver. To clarify, this list excludes any local bakery or privately owned single bagel shop. Many of those remain among my favorite places to grab an everything, extra-toasted, and lightly buttered. In fact, this past weekend I even tripped across one that cooks a “New Jersey Pork Roll” bagel sandwich. The proper term is Taylor Ham, but back to the point.

Bagel-ology

The bagel restaurants selected here don’t have to be specific to Massachusetts only. They do, however have multiple locations throughout the state. So, If I’m en route to an early morning lacrosse tournament in Devens and stop in to grab breakfast at a Newton franchise, I can expect their other location in Milton will have a similar offering, when I’m there for a sunrise hockey game in the winter.

In full transparency, Dunkin’ Donuts is not on this list. With all due respect,  it’s called Dunkin “Donuts” for a reason. Throw a sausage, egg, and cheese on one of their bagels and I’m OK, but I’m still not going out of my way specifically for their bagels. However, if this were a coffee chain feature, Dunkin’ would be standing strong towards the top.

Without further ado, let’s hop in the car, roll down Route 3, 24, or take a sharp exit off 93, and pull into a few Massachusetts small chain restaurants that are cooking up some great bagels.

  • #4 Gunther Tooties

    There are five Gunther Tooties locations from Foxborough down to the South Shore. The owner of this chain worked in a New York bagel shop before taking over the first location in Pembroke. Moreover, a few of their spots offer drive-through. The “French Toast” bagel listed under the New York Style portion of the menu is always hard to resist.
    Assorted variety of different flavored freshly baked bagels in a full frame background on burlap

  • #3 The Bagel Dudes

    Sometimes known as “The Bagel Shop” (like their Chatham location), this is a family operated chain business that has a significant presence in eastern Massachusetts and in Florida. Everything is baked fresh onsite. If you’ve ever wondered what Chocolate Chip Cookie flavored Iced Coffee takes like, they have 22 different variations here. And it tastes as good as it sounds.

    Two everything bagels on a cutting board with butter.

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  • #2 Cafe Fresh Bagel

    There are five Cafe Fresh Bagel restaurants all within about 30 minutes of each other. This is my bagel breakfast sandwich spot. I  keep it simple when I go there, with a classic: bacon, egg, and cheese on an everything bagel.

    A bacon, egg, and cheese cooked well on an everything bagel with a glass of orange juice

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  • #1 Bruegger's Bagels

    There are 14 Bruegger’s in Massachusetts. Each one is a combination of its own character and consistent taste. The menu is the same everywhere, which is a good thing because their bagels contiguously deliver an essential bagel flavor whether you are in a Bruegger’s on School St. in Boston or stopping in on your way to their Route 3a South Shore location on your way to the highway. Plus, their bagels are relatively small, so you can eat two.

Jeff Gorra is a Boston-based writer who has been with Beasley Media Group since the beginning of 2023. He writes about restaurants and food, as well as sports and rock music. His experience also includes show hosting and in-depth creative writing in rock and reggae dub music. Jeff’s an avid surfer, New York Giants, and Pearl Jam fan, however, if you make unforgettable pizza, he is sure to find you.

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