Massachusetts Lottery Awards $250,000 Jackpot on 'Winter Winnings' Ticket

A fortunate individual in Massachusetts has secured a quarter-million-dollar jackpot, having won $250,000 from the state lottery's 'Winter Winnings' scratch-off game. The top prize was awarded following the purchase of a $20 ticket at the Energy North gas station located in Littleton.

The 'Winter Winnings' game, which launched on October 14, 2025, features a predefined pool of 39 top-tier prizes. As of Monday, February 23, a total of 19 of these maximum payouts have been claimed, leaving 20 remaining jackpots available for future winners.

This significant win was part of a broader trend of substantial lottery payouts reported across Massachusetts. On Friday, February 20, another player won $100,000 from the '$15,000,000 Colossal Millions' game. This winning $30 ticket was purchased at an Xtra Mart outlet in Worcester. Continuing this pattern, the same 'Colossal Millions' game saw another $100,000 prize claimed on Thursday, February 19, with the successful ticket acquired from a 7-Eleven retail location.

The Massachusetts Lottery also confirmed an additional $100,000 winner from its 'Mass Cash' game, where the winning ticket was sold at the Nb Shop Smart store in New Bedford.

These local successes reflect a nationwide pattern of considerable lottery and casino winnings. Recent reports include an Illinois player who won a $1.5 million prize from the 'Cash Castle' game. Similarly, at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento, a patron transformed a modest $2.50 wager into an impressive $120,000 payout, further illustrating the diverse avenues for significant gambling windfalls across the industry.