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Indianapolis Star
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
Man wins $1M prize during game show celebrating release of 'Jaws'
A northeastern Massachusetts man is taking home $1 million after a game show hosted at Martha's Vineyard in honor of the theatrical release of the 1975 thriller 'Jaws'. The live game show was held on July 13 at Martha's Vineyard, where the Steven Spielberg movie was filmed over a 5 ½ month period in 1974. This year, Martha's Vineyard is hosting a series of events in honor of the film's theatrical release on June 20, 1975. David Ouellette was part of the game show, dubbed the Massachusetts State Lottery's '$1,000,000 Jaws Game Show,' and took home the game's $1 million top prize before taxes, the Massachusetts State Lottery said in a news release. Video captured the moment he won. Here's how he ended up taking home the top prize, and what Martha's Vineyard has in store for the rest of its 'Jaws' 50th anniversary celebration. Read more: Will we need a bigger boat? Martha's Vineyard awash in 'Jaws' at 50 mania Ouellette, who was at the vineyard with his wife, Lynn, was one of 30 contestants selected to participate. The tickets went on sale in March of 2024. To be eligible to compete, contestants submitted non-winning Jaws instant tickets through the Mass Lottery mobile app and website. Six winners were chosen from five Second Chance drawings, earning a paid weekend trip to Martha's Vineyard with one guest, and participation in the '$1,000,000 JAWS Game Show' at the Martha's Vineyard Film Center. During the game show's first round, Ouellette and the other contestants selected a tile to turn around and reveal their prize, including cash amounts ranging from $500 to $5,000. Two of the contestants selected tiles, revealing they were moving forward to the second round, while one contestant would win the top prize of $1 million and the other would receive a $10,000 prize. In the second round, Ouellette and another contestant took turns selecting tiles until Ouellette made his final decision. The first to choose five '$1,000,000' tiles to win it all. 'Number five!' Ouellette yelled in a video captured that day, waiting to see if the tile he chose would bring him victory. As he and onlookers waited in anticipation inside the theater, suspenseful music blared throughout. 'Thank you all,' he said. 'The lottery is great!' Another contestant, Joe Candido of Quincy, about 9 miles southeast of Boston, won the $10,000 prize. The rest of the contestants took home prizes including $500, $1,000, $2,000, and $5,000. When Ouellette and his wife were asked what they planned to do with the money, the couple wasn't quite sure yet. 'It hasn't hit us yet,' the couple said. In addition to the lottery's live game show, Martha's Vineyard guests can also check out 'The Shark is Broken,' a comedic stageplay, as well as an art exhibition, film memorabilia, and 'JAWS'-themed clothing and accessories. More information on the 50th anniversary festivities can be found at
USA Today
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Man wins $1M prize during game show celebrating release of 'Jaws'
A northeastern Massachusetts man is taking home $1 million after a game show hosted at Martha's Vineyard in honor of the theatrical release of the 1975 thriller 'Jaws'. The live game show was held on July 13 at Martha's Vineyard, where the Steven Spielberg movie was filmed over a 5 ½ month period in 1974. This year, Martha's Vineyard is hosting a series of events in honor of the film's theatrical release on June 20, 1975. David Ouellette was part of the game show, dubbed the Massachusetts State Lottery's '$1,000,000 Jaws Game Show,' and took home the game's $1 million top prize before taxes, the Massachusetts State Lottery said in a news release. Video captured the moment he won. Here's how he ended up taking home the top prize, and what Martha's Vineyard has in store for the rest of its 'Jaws' 50th anniversary celebration. Read more: Will we need a bigger boat? Martha's Vineyard awash in 'Jaws' at 50 mania How did the big win happen? Ouellette, who was at the vineyard with his wife, Lynn, was one of 30 contestants selected to participate. The tickets went on sale in March of 2024. To be eligible to compete, contestants submitted non-winning Jaws instant tickets through the Mass Lottery mobile app and website. Six winners were chosen from five Second Chance drawings, earning a paid weekend trip to Martha's Vineyard with one guest, and participation in the '$1,000,000 JAWS Game Show' at the Martha's Vineyard Film Center. During the game show's first round, Ouellette and the other contestants selected a tile to turn around and reveal their prize, including cash amounts ranging from $500 to $5,000. Two of the contestants selected tiles, revealing they were moving forward to the second round, while one contestant would win the top prize of $1 million and the other would receive a $10,000 prize. In the second round, Ouellette and another contestant took turns selecting tiles until Ouellette made his final decision. The first to choose five '$1,000,000' tiles to win it all. 'Number five!' Ouellette yelled in a video captured that day, waiting to see if the tile he chose would bring him victory. As he and onlookers waited in anticipation inside the theater, suspenseful music blared throughout. 'Thank you all,' he said. 'The lottery is great!' Another contestant, Joe Candido of Quincy, about 9 miles southeast of Boston, won the $10,000 prize. The rest of the contestants took home prizes including $500, $1,000, $2,000, and $5,000. Man now swimming in cash uncertain of what to do with prize money When Ouellette and his wife were asked what they planned to do with the money, the couple wasn't quite sure yet. 'It hasn't hit us yet,' the couple said. Martha's Vineyard offering 'Jaws' themed events all summer In addition to the lottery's live game show, Martha's Vineyard guests can also check out 'The Shark is Broken,' a comedic stageplay, as well as an art exhibition, film memorabilia, and 'JAWS'-themed clothing and accessories. More information on the 50th anniversary festivities can be found at Saleen Martin is a reporter on USA TODAY's NOW team. She is from Norfolk, Virginia – the 757. Email her at sdmartin@
Vancouver Sun
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Vancouver Sun
CFL picks: B.C. Lions look to keep momentum going in Edmonton
Vernon Adams Jr. and the Calgary Stampeders face another undefeated challenge. Calgary (3-1) visits the Saskatchewan Roughriders (4-0) — the CFL's lone remaining unbeaten squad — on Friday night. Last week, Adams defeated Winnipeg 37-16, handing the Blue Bombers their first loss of the season. Saskatchewan is not only at home — where it has won four of its last five games — but comes off a bye week, having amassed a 4-1 record following a week off the last two years. And veteran starter Trevor Harris (head/illness) resumed practising this week after missing the Riders' 37-18 home win over B.C. on June 28. Backup Jake Maier stepped in and threw for 170 yards and a TD but AJ Ouellette was the main offensive threat, running for 139 yards and a touchdown on 23 carries. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Saskatchewan rushed for 188 yards on 33 attempts (5.7-yard average) overall. The ground game is important for Saskatchewan, which is averaging a CFL-best 138.5 yards per game. Ouellette, is the league's rushing leader with 347 yards (6.2-yard average per carry, three TDs). Saskatchewan is also averaging a CFL-leading 29.3 offensive points per game while having committed a league-low five turnovers. But the Riders are eighth overall in penalties (9.5 per game) and last in yards (109.8). Adams threw two TD passes — his first this season — versus Winnipeg and stands third in the CFL in passing (1,025 yards). He is also Calgary's second-leading rusher (116 yards on 14 carries, 8.3-yard average). Dedrick Mills carries the rushing load for Calgary. He is second overall behind Ouellette with 311 yards (4.9-yard average) but leads the CFL in touchdowns (five) and runs of 10-plus yards (nine). Calgary's defence also got into the act versus Winnipeg with Damon Webb and Derrick Moncrief returning interceptions for TDs. The Stampeders are allowing 18.3 offensive points per game and given up just five total touchdowns, both league lows. Saskatchewan's defence is surrendering 66.5 rushing yards per game, the fewest in the CFL. The Riders are not only 3-0 this season with Harris but the veteran quarterback has completed 72.5 per cent of his passes. He's also averaging a league-best 10.1 yards per passing attempt. This marks the first of two regular-season meetings between the West Division rivals. They'll square off at McMahon Stadium on Aug. 23. The Riders and Stamps split their two games last year, with each winning on the road. Calgary has history on its side, sporting a 7-1 regular-season record at Mosaic Stadium since it opened in 2017. Overall, the Stampeders are 10-1 in their most recent regular-season visits to Saskatchewan. Pick: Saskatchewan. At Hamilton, the Tiger-Cats (2-2) chase a third straight win versus a division opponent. Veteran Bo Levi Mitchell threw five TD passes in last week's 51-38 road win over Toronto with three going to Kenny Lawler, who finished with six catches for 207 yards. Meanwhile, Isaiah Wooden Sr. accumulated 264 combined returned yards, which included taking a kickoff back 86 yards for a touchdown. A win would move the Ticats into a first-place tie with idle Montreal (3-2). Ottawa (1-4) has dropped two straight, including a 39-33 road decision to Edmonton last week. Dru Brown returned, throwing for 316 yards and two touchdowns but the Redblacks lost dangerous returner Devonte Dedmon (leg) to injury. Pick: Hamilton. At Edmonton, the Elks (1-3) look for a second straight home win following last week's decision over Ottawa. Tre Ford was 15-of-17 passing for 212 yards and two TDs and sets up an intriguing battle with fellow Canadian starter Nathan Rourke of the Lions. Justin Rankin ran for 105 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries while adding four catches for 69 yards and a TD. B.C. (2-3) comes off an exciting 21-20 road win over Montreal on Sean Whyte's game-ending 43-yard field goal. Running back James Butler (303 yards, 5.2-yard average, two TDs) is third overall in CFL rushing but the Lions will be without defensive lineman Kemoko Turay, who received a one-game suspension from the CFL on Wednesday for his role in last week's post-game melee. Pick: B.C. Last week: 2-2. Overall: 12-8.
Hamilton Spectator
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Quarterback Vernon Adams Jr., Stampeders face another unbeaten challenge
Vernon Adams Jr. and the Calgary Stampeders face another undefeated challenge. Calgary (3-1) visits the Saskatchewan Roughriders (4-0) — the CFL's lone remaining unbeaten squad — on Friday night. Last week, Adams and Co. defeated Winnipeg 37-16, handing the Blue Bombers their first loss of the season. Saskatchewan is not only at home — where it has won four of its last five games — but comes off a bye week, having amassed a 4-1 record following a week off the last two years. And veteran starter Trevor Harris (head/illness) resumed practising this week after missing the Riders' 37-18 home win over B.C. on June 28. Backup Jake Maier stepped in and threw for 170 yards and a TD but AJ Ouellette was the main offensive threat, running for 139 yards and a touchdown on 23 carries. Saskatchewan rushed for 188 yards on 33 attempts (5.7-yard average) overall. The ground game is important for Saskatchewan, which is averaging a CFL-best 138.5 yards per game. Ouellette, is the league's rushing leader with 347 yards (6.2-yard average per carry, three TDs). Saskatchewan is also averaging a CFL-leading 29.3 offensive points per game while having committed a league-low five turnovers. But the Riders are eighth overall in penalties (9.5 per game) and last in yards (109.8). Adams threw two TD passes — his first this season — versus Winnipeg and stands third in the CFL in passing (1,025 yards). He's also Calgary's second-leading rusher (116 yards on 14 carries, 8.3-yard average). Dedrick Mills carries the rushing load for Calgary. He's second overall behind Ouellette with 311 yards (4.9-yard average) but leads the CFL in touchdowns (five) and runs of 10-plus yards (nine). Calgary's defence also got into the act versus Winnipeg with Damon Webb and Derrick Moncrief returning interceptions for TDs. The Stampeders are allowing 18.3 offensive points per game and given up just five total touchdowns, both league lows. Saskatchewan's defence is surrendering 66.5 rushing yards per game, the fewest in the CFL. The Riders are not only 3-0 this season with Harris but the veteran quarterback has completed 72.5 per cent of his passes. He's also averaging a league-best 10.1 yards per passing attempt. This marks the first of two regular-season meetings between the West Division rivals. They'll square off at McMahon Stadium on Aug. 23. The Riders and Stamps split their two games last year, with each winning on the road. Calgary has history on its side, sporting a 7-1 regular-season record at Mosaic Stadium since it opened in 2017. Overall, the Stampeders are 10-1 in their most recent regular-season visits to Saskatchewan. Pick: Saskatchewan. Ottawa Redblacks versus Hamilton Tiger-Cats (Saturday night) At Hamilton, the Tiger-Cats (2-2) chase a third straight win versus a division opponent. Veteran Bo Levi Mitchell threw five TD passes in last week's 51-38 road win over Toronto with three going to Kenny Lawler, who finished with six catches for 207 yards. Meanwhile, Isaiah Wooden Sr. accumulated 264 combined returned yards, which included taking a kickoff back 86 yards for a touchdown. A win would move the Ticats into a first-place tie with idle Montreal (3-2). Ottawa (1-4) has dropped two straight, including a 39-33 road decision to Edmonton last week. Dru Brown returned, throwing for 316 yards and two touchdowns but the Redblacks lost dangerous returner Devonte Dedmon (leg) to injury. Pick: Hamilton. B.C. Lions versus Edmonton Elks (Sunday night) At Edmonton, the Elks (1-3) look for a second straight home win following last week's decision over Ottawa. Tre Ford was 15-of-17 passing for 212 yards and two TDs and sets up an intriguing battle with fellow Canadian starter Nathan Rourke of the Lions. Justin Rankin ran for 105 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries while adding four catches for 69 yards and a TD. B.C. (2-3) comes off an exciting 21-20 road win over Montreal on Sean Whyte's game-ending 43-yard field goal. Running back James Butler (303 yards, 5.2-yard average, two TDs) is third overall in CFL rushing but the Lions will be without defensive lineman Kemoko Turay, who received a one-game suspension from the CFL on Wednesday for his role in last week's post-game melee. Pick: B.C. Last week: 2-2. Overall: 12-8. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 9, 2025. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Winnipeg Free Press
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Quarterback Vernon Adams Jr., Stampeders face another unbeaten challenge
Vernon Adams Jr. and the Calgary Stampeders face another undefeated challenge. Calgary (3-1) visits the Saskatchewan Roughriders (4-0) — the CFL's lone remaining unbeaten squad — on Friday night. Last week, Adams and Co. defeated Winnipeg 37-16, handing the Blue Bombers their first loss of the season. Saskatchewan is not only at home — where it has won four of its last five games — but comes off a bye week, having amassed a 4-1 record following a week off the last two years. And veteran starter Trevor Harris (head/illness) resumed practising this week after missing the Riders' 37-18 home win over B.C. on June 28. Backup Jake Maier stepped in and threw for 170 yards and a TD but AJ Ouellette was the main offensive threat, running for 139 yards and a touchdown on 23 carries. Saskatchewan rushed for 188 yards on 33 attempts (5.7-yard average) overall. The ground game is important for Saskatchewan, which is averaging a CFL-best 138.5 yards per game. Ouellette, is the league's rushing leader with 347 yards (6.2-yard average per carry, three TDs). Saskatchewan is also averaging a CFL-leading 29.3 offensive points per game while having committed a league-low five turnovers. But the Riders are eighth overall in penalties (9.5 per game) and last in yards (109.8). Adams threw two TD passes — his first this season — versus Winnipeg and stands third in the CFL in passing (1,025 yards). He's also Calgary's second-leading rusher (116 yards on 14 carries, 8.3-yard average). Dedrick Mills carries the rushing load for Calgary. He's second overall behind Ouellette with 311 yards (4.9-yard average) but leads the CFL in touchdowns (five) and runs of 10-plus yards (nine). Calgary's defence also got into the act versus Winnipeg with Damon Webb and Derrick Moncrief returning interceptions for TDs. The Stampeders are allowing 18.3 offensive points per game and given up just five total touchdowns, both league lows. Saskatchewan's defence is surrendering 66.5 rushing yards per game, the fewest in the CFL. The Riders are not only 3-0 this season with Harris but the veteran quarterback has completed 72.5 per cent of his passes. He's also averaging a league-best 10.1 yards per passing attempt. This marks the first of two regular-season meetings between the West Division rivals. They'll square off at McMahon Stadium on Aug. 23. The Riders and Stamps split their two games last year, with each winning on the road. Calgary has history on its side, sporting a 7-1 regular-season record at Mosaic Stadium since it opened in 2017. Overall, the Stampeders are 10-1 in their most recent regular-season visits to Saskatchewan. Pick: Saskatchewan. Ottawa Redblacks versus Hamilton Tiger-Cats (Saturday night) At Hamilton, the Tiger-Cats (2-2) chase a third straight win versus a division opponent. Veteran Bo Levi Mitchell threw five TD passes in last week's 51-38 road win over Toronto with three going to Kenny Lawler, who finished with six catches for 207 yards. Meanwhile, Isaiah Wooden Sr. accumulated 264 combined returned yards, which included taking a kickoff back 86 yards for a touchdown. A win would move the Ticats into a first-place tie with idle Montreal (3-2). Ottawa (1-4) has dropped two straight, including a 39-33 road decision to Edmonton last week. Dru Brown returned, throwing for 316 yards and two touchdowns but the Redblacks lost dangerous returner Devonte Dedmon (leg) to injury. Pick: Hamilton. B.C. Lions versus Edmonton Elks (Sunday night) Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. At Edmonton, the Elks (1-3) look for a second straight home win following last week's decision over Ottawa. Tre Ford was 15-of-17 passing for 212 yards and two TDs and sets up an intriguing battle with fellow Canadian starter Nathan Rourke of the Lions. Justin Rankin ran for 105 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries while adding four catches for 69 yards and a TD. B.C. (2-3) comes off an exciting 21-20 road win over Montreal on Sean Whyte's game-ending 43-yard field goal. Running back James Butler (303 yards, 5.2-yard average, two TDs) is third overall in CFL rushing but the Lions will be without defensive lineman Kemoko Turay, who received a one-game suspension from the CFL on Wednesday for his role in last week's post-game melee. Pick: B.C. Last week: 2-2. Overall: 12-8. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 9, 2025.
