Quincy Lottery Trust Claims $1 Million at Shaw’s in Weymouth

A Quincy-based lottery trust has claimed a $1 million top prize from the Massachusetts Lottery’s Wild Knights scratch-off game, with the winning ticket purchased at a Shaw’s supermarket in Weymouth.

The Win

The Wild Knights Trust, based in Quincy, Massachusetts, scratched its way to a $1 million top prize playing the Wild Knights instant ticket game from the Massachusetts Lottery. The winning ticket was purchased at a Shaw’s supermarket in Weymouth, a retailer that will receive a $10,000 bonus commission for selling the top-prize ticket.

Rather than accepting the prize as a 20-year annuity, the trust opted for the lump-sum cash option, taking home $650,000 before taxes. The use of a lottery trust is a common legal strategy in Massachusetts that allows winners to claim prizes while maintaining a degree of anonymity — the trust name, rather than an individual’s name, appears in public records.

The Massachusetts Lottery requires all prizes over $600 to be claimed at one of its regional offices or at its headquarters in Dorchester. Claims of $1 million or more are processed directly at the lottery’s main office.

What This Means for Players

Top-prize wins on Wild Knights tickets demonstrate that major jackpots are still being claimed across the Massachusetts Lottery’s scratch-off lineup. However, players should be aware that once a top prize is claimed, the odds of winning that specific prize tier on remaining tickets in circulation effectively disappear — though lower-tier prizes remain available.

Pro tip: Before purchasing any scratch-off ticket, check the Massachusetts Lottery’s official remaining prizes page to see how many top prizes are still unclaimed for a given game. This won’t guarantee a win, but it helps you make a more informed decision about which games still offer the best upside.

How to Claim

• Prizes up to $599 can be claimed at any authorized Massachusetts Lottery retailer.
• Prizes between $600 and $49,999 must be claimed at a regional lottery office or by mail.
• Prizes of $50,000 or more — including this $1 million win — must be claimed in person at the Massachusetts Lottery headquarters in Dorchester.
• Winners have one year from the ticket’s issue date to claim their prize; bring a valid government-issued photo ID and the signed winning ticket.

Play Responsibly

Scratch-off lottery tickets are a form of gambling and should be played for entertainment purposes only — never spend more than you can afford to lose. If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling, free and confidential help is available.

Call the National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537), available 24/7.

Sources

• Hoodline
• Massachusetts State Lottery Commission