Lucky Streak: Here Are The MA Lottery Players Who Scored Big In 2025

As 2025 draws to a close, the Massachusetts State Lottery has handed out hundreds of thousands — and in some cases, millions — of dollars to lucky residents across the state.

From scratch-off jackpots to Powerball surprises, winners ranged from long-time players to newcomers.

Here’s a roundup of major wins this year, and what some winners plan to do with their windfalls.

Big-Time Winners, Big-Time Dreams

$15 M-Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Central MA Store — A ticket sold at a Sterling convenience store claimed a $15 million grand prize in the “Colossal Millions” scratch-off game. The winner opted for a one-time payment of about $9.75 million before taxes.

Woman Becomes First $2M Winner In MA Lottery’s New Game — In May, a woman won a $2 million prize playing the new “Mega Money” instant ticket game. The ticket had been gifted to her by her father; she plans to use the money toward buying a home and attending college.

$1 M Lottery Ticket Sold In Worcester — A Worcester resident hit it big with a $1 million win on a “Diamond Deluxe” instant ticket — receiving a one-time payout of around $650,000. She plans to use the money to start a small business.

Stoneham Woman Hits The Jackpot — A Stoneham woman bought a $10 instant ticket that turned out to be a $1 million winner in the “$2,500,000 Merry and Bright” game. She plans to spend the money with family.

$1 M Scratch-Off Winner Sold At North Andover Store — A scratch-off ticket bought at Winners Corner Market in North Andover won the $1 million top prize in the “Colossal Millions” game.

Mid-Size Wins Add Up — And Even Smaller Wins Get Attention

Worcester Woman Hits $1M Jackpot — Another Worcester woman, initially thinking she’d won $10,000, discovered her ticket was actually a $1 million jackpot winner. She says she’ll use the windfall to help her children.

Scratch-Off Ticket Worth $500K Sold At Burlington Store — A Burlington store sold a $500,000 instant-ticket prize in the “Big Blue Cashword 2025” game.

Huge Winner In Mass Lottery Sold At Wakefield Store — A Wakefield liquor store sold a ticket that won $100,000 in a Mass Lottery drawing — a nice windfall for that player.

$100K Mass Lottery Winner Sold At North Andover Store — Amid a runaway Powerball jackpot, a North Andover ticket scored $100,000, proving that even near-misses can still pay off.