News Summary

A Massachusetts lottery player has won $25,000 a year for life in the ‘Lucky for Life’ drawing. The winning ticket was purchased at a New Bedford 7-Eleven. Two other players won $100,000 in the ‘Mass Cash’ drawing. The state lottery reported numerous other winners as its popularity remains high.

New Bedford, Massachusetts – A Massachusetts lottery player has won a remarkable prize of $25,000 a year for life in the state’s “Lucky for Life” drawing game. The winning numbers were drawn at 10:38 p.m. on May 15, revealing the numbers 7, 16, 17, 20, 23, with a Lucky Ball number of 4. The winning ticket was purchased at a local 7-Eleven in New Bedford, successfully matching all but the Lucky Ball number.

On the same day, two additional lottery players achieved significant wins, each receiving $100,000 rewards during the “Mass Cash” drawing. The winning numbers for this drawing were 3, 4, 10, 21, and 24. One winning ticket was sold at Hampden Mini Mart in Hampden, while the other was purchased at Plumb Corner Market in Rochester. Overall, the Massachusetts State Lottery reported that at least 488 prizes worth $600 or more were won or claimed across the state on Thursday.

Among the winning prizes, Springfield saw 10 wins, Worcester had 17, and Boston recorded 35 prizes above the $600 threshold. Notably, the Massachusetts State Lottery publishes a complete list of winning tickets daily, focusing on those that surpass the $600 mark.

As of now, the two largest lottery prizes awarded in 2025 each stand at $15 million. One of these impressive prizes was won through a “Diamond Deluxe” scratch ticket purchased in Holyoke, while the other originated from a “300X” scratch ticket bought on Cape Cod. Additionally, another drawing held on May 13 yielded two $100,000 prizes for lottery players in Massachusetts. One of these prizes came from a daily “Mass Cash” drawing won at Apple Country Market in Clinton. The other winner struck luck with a “Diamond Deluxe” scratch ticket purchased at M&M Liquors in Malden.

On that date, Massachusetts reported at least 638 prizes worth $600 or more as well, with 14 prizes in Springfield, 18 in Worcester, and a notable 93 in Boston. This pattern of substantial wins illustrates the continued popularity and engagement of lottery players across the state.

The Massachusetts State Lottery remains operational and committed to providing updates regarding winnings and statistics to players. Recently, a resident of Fall River, Myles Blanchard, won $1 million from the “$4,000,000 Cash King Doubler” instant ticket game. Blanchard purchased his winning ticket at Players Cafe in Hyde Park and chose a cash option amounting to $650,000 before taxes.

Additionally, Clarrisa Peltier from Southbridge was awarded the first $1 million grand prize in the new “Triple 777” instant ticket game, which she bought at 7 Star Liquors. Peltier plans to utilize her winnings for home improvements and also opted for the cash option of $650,000 before taxes.

For each of the stores that sold the winning tickets, Players Cafe and 7 Star Liquors will each receive a $10,000 bonus as a reward for their part in facilitating these substantial prizes. This initiative further underscores the lottery’s impact on local businesses and the community, celebrating both the players’ fortunes and the establishments that contribute to their success.