DORCHESTER, Mass. (WWLP) – A $6.13 million Megabucks jackpot from the January 27 drawing has been officially claimed by Mega Stars Trust of Quincy.

The trust, represented by trustee David Spillane, opted for the cash option, receiving a one-time payment of $4,108,675 before taxes. According to Spillane, the winner plans to use the winnings to support their children’s education.

The winning ticket was sold at Rockland Liquors, located at 347 Market St. in Rockland. As a result, the store will receive a $50,000 bonus for selling the lucky ticket.

This marks the fifth Megabucks jackpot won since the game underwent changes in November 2023 to offer better odds, larger average jackpots, and increased non-jackpot prize amounts. The game also expanded its drawing schedule, adding Monday drawings to the traditional Wednesday and Saturday lineup.

The odds of winning the Megabucks jackpot improved significantly following the game’s redesign, with the number of choices reduced from 49 to 44. This adjustment improved the jackpot odds from 1 in 13,983,826 to 1 in 7,059,052.

Springfield launches senior tax work-off pilot program

More snow expected in western Mass. this weekend

WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com.

Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WWLP.