Imagine having a lottery ticket in your hand that turns out to be the winner of a multi-million-dollar prize — but instead of collecting the money, you return the ticket because it belongs to someone else. NBC10 Boston explores the situation in this new documentary.
Imagine buying a lottery ticket that hits a multi-million-dollar jackpot, but you didn't know you won. You wouldn't find out until weeks later when someone recognizes you on surveillance video and you discover you're a part of an investigation conducted by the Massachusetts State Lottery and state police.
That scenario plays out in "The $3 Million Mistake," a new documentary produced by the NBC10 Boston Investigators.
"It's a phenomenal story," said Dan O'Neil, the director of compliance and security of the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission. "It's the most unique case I've ever worked on."
The film takes you through the surprising journey of a lottery ticket and a series of events that concluded with criminal charges and a search for the rightful winner.
"It's amazing the twists and turns the journey of those tickets have gone through," said Paul Little, a Lakeville resident involved in the investigation.
You can watch the "The $3 Million Mistake" above or on any of our streaming platforms.
