Someone who stopped by Rusty Lantern Market in Brockton is suddenly $100,000 richer, according to state lottery records. The winning Mass Cash ticket matched all five numbers in a recent midday drawing, and it was one of two top-prize winners statewide. The second matching ticket was sold at a 7-Eleven in Peabody. The winners have not been publicly identified and both claims remain pending.
The midday Mass Cash drawing produced the numbers 1, 16, 20, 27 and 28, and matching all five lands the $100,000 top prize, according to the Massachusetts State Lottery. Each Mass Cash play costs $1, and the game holds drawings twice daily, giving regulars a steady stream of chances to score a six-figure hit.
As reported by MassLive, Rusty Lantern Market sold one of the winning tickets while the Peabody 7-Eleven sold the other. MassLive’s roundup also shows at least 505 prizes worth $600 or more were won or claimed across the Commonwealth on Thursday, with Boston reporting 57 such claims, Worcester 16 and Springfield four. In other words, it was a pretty good day to be holding a lottery slip in Massachusetts.
How Mass Cash Works
Players pick five numbers from 1 through 35, and a single play costs $1. Drawings are held twice daily. If a ticket matches all five numbers, the holder wins the $100,000 top prize, per the Massachusetts State Lottery. The simple format and flat top prize have made it a staple for players who like straightforward odds and a clean payout.
Retailer Bonus and Local Impact
Retailers that sell winning tickets typically receive a cash bonus, and local coverage of recent Mass Cash winners notes stores usually get a $1,000 bonus for selling a $100,000 ticket, according to Daily Voice. That payout can be a meaningful bump for small convenience stores and gas stations, which also earn commissions on ticket sales, turning a lucky customer into a small business win too…