Massachusetts woman has some big plans, including moving, after hitting big money in lottery game

A Massachusetts woman’s life has just changed after hitting big money playing a multi-state lottery game.

According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Ana Garcia of Lynn is the winner of a $25,000 a year for life prize in the multi-state Lucky for Life game after the first five numbers on her ticket matched those selected in the February 1, 2026, drawing.

Garcia claimed her prize Thursday, February 5 at Massachusetts State Lottery headquarters in Dorchester. She chose the cash option on her prize and received a one-time payment of $390,000 (before taxes). She plans on buying a new house and car with her winnings.

Her winning ticket was purchased at Players Cafe, 950 Hyde Park Ave. in Hyde Park.

The final Lucky for Life drawing will take place on Saturday, February 21, 2026. The game will be replaced by a new national draw game, Millionaire for Life, launching on Sunday, February 22, 2026. The new game will feature a grand prize of $1 million a year for life and a second-tier prize of $100,000 a year for life.