A Massachusetts resident has secured a $4 million win from the 100X instant ticket game, highlighting a strong year for big lottery payouts in the state and renewed interest in high-value scratch-off games
A Massachusetts player has claimed a $4 million prize from the state's "100X" instant ticket game, marking one of the largest lottery wins reported in the state so far in 2026. The Massachusetts State Lottery confirmed that Jose Valerio of Harwich purchased the winning ticket at Main Street Market, with the payout representing the second $4 million grand prize awarded in this game since its launch.
Details of the Winning Ticket
The Massachusetts State Lottery reported that Valerio opted for the lump sum payment, which will amount to $2.6 million before taxes. The retailer that sold the winning ticket, Main Street Market in Harwich, will receive a $40,000 bonus, reflecting the state's policy of awarding a 1% commission to vendors for selling top-prize tickets. This incentive is designed to encourage retailer participation and support local businesses.
Recent High-Value Lottery Wins in Massachusetts
Valerio's win is part of a broader trend of significant lottery payouts in Massachusetts this year. In addition to the "100X" prize, Almasa Cajic of Lynn recently secured a $2 million payout from the Powerball drawing held on Wednesday, August 12. The ticket was sold at Robinson News Convenience in Malden, which will receive a $20,000 retailer bonus. Earlier in August, Jakkrit Likhitpanyawat of Quincy won $1 million from the "$2,000,000 50X Cashword" scratch ticket game, choosing a cash option of $650,000 before taxes. These wins underscore the ongoing popularity of high-value instant and draw games in the state.
Grand Prizes Still Available
According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, one more $4 million grand prize remains unclaimed in the "100X" instant ticket game. Tickets for this game are still available at authorized retailers statewide, and the remaining top prize continues to attract interest from players seeking large payouts. The lottery has not disclosed further details about Valerio's plans, but he indicated that purchasing a new home is his immediate priority.
Massachusetts has a history of frequent large-prize lottery winners, with 661 prizes of $100,000 or more and 64 prizes of $1 million or more reported in 2025. If the current pace continues, the state could match or exceed last year's figures. The trend of high-value scratch-off wins is not unique to Massachusetts; for example, a trust in Ohio recently claimed a $1 million prize from the VIP Millions scratch-off game, as reported in coverage of a major Ohio lottery win.
Understanding lottery payouts requires distinguishing between the advertised prize and the actual cash option. Most large instant ticket prizes offer a choice between an annuity paid over several years or a lump sum, which is typically less than the headline amount and subject to federal and state taxes. Retailer bonuses are also a standard feature in many state lotteries, providing additional incentives for vendors to promote ticket sales and support the broader lottery ecosystem.
