Lottery can be a fun way to add a little play to your day. Let’s take a look at some of the biggest Massachusetts state lottery winners. We'll cover the games they played, how they claimed their winnings, and what happens if you win the lottery.
Powerball Creates Multiple Huge Lottery Winners in Massachusetts
Massachusetts state lottery winners abound when playing Powerball. Mavis Wanczyk of Chicopee, MA, took home $758.7 million in a 2017 Powerball drawing. Larger prizes have been claimed in other states in more recent years (see our top 10 list below). At the time, it was the highest prize ever won on a single ticket. Now that’s some Massachusetts lottery news!
Other Powerball Massachusetts state lottery winners include a prize of $61.5 million in 2013 and $50 million in 2012. Interestingly, these winning tickets were sold a year and a day apart from each other, with the 2013 winning ticket being sold on Dec. 11 and the 2012 winning ticket being sold on Dec. 12.
Largest Lottery Prizes Ever Won
We’ve heard about the largest Massachusetts state lottery winners for Powerball, but what are the largest prizes ever won? Let’s take a look:
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$2.04 billion on a single Powerball ticket from California, won on Nov. 7, 2022
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$1.765 billion on a single Powerball ticket from California, won on Oct. 11, 2023
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$1.602 billion on a single Mega Millions ticket from Florida, won on Aug. 8, 2023
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$1.586 billion on three Powerball tickets from Florida, California and Tennessee, won on Jan. 13, 2016
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$1.537 billion on one Mega Millions ticket from South Carolina, won on Oct. 23, 2018
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1.348 billion on one Mega Millions ticket from Maine, won on Jan. 13, 2023
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$1.337 billion on one Mega Millions ticket from Illinois, won on July 29, 2022
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$1.326 billion on one Powerball ticket from Oregon, won on April 7, 2024
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$1.13 billion on one Mega Millions ticket from New Jersey, won on March 26, 2024
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$1.08 billion on one Powerball ticket from California, won on July 19, 2023
Game guide: How big lottery winners have chosen their numbers
How Massachusetts State Lottery Winners Claimed Their Prizes
When it comes to big prizes, lottery winners have a choice to make. There are two ways to claim a top prize in games like Powerball and Mega Millions. Winners can choose between a one-time lump sum payment or taking an annuity where payments are made annually to the winner over time.
What Happens After Becoming a Massachusetts State Lottery Winner?
So, you were lucky enough to join the ranks of lottery winners in Massachusetts? Congrats! There are some things you must know. First, you have 60 days to decide whether to take the annuity or the lump sum options. While the annuity option must be exercised within 60 days, you have up to one year to claim your cash.
Next, make sure you sign your ticket.
For more information on claiming your prize, visit the Massachusetts State Lottery website.
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