March 12, 2025

Leigh Corbin of New Bedford is the first $1,000 a week for life prize winner in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s new “$1,000 a Week for Life” $5 instant ticket game that went on sale on Tuesday, February 18.

Corbin chose the cash option on his prize and received a one-time payment of $800,000 (before taxes). He plans on investing and upgrading his apartment with the winnings.

The winning ticket was purchased at America’s Market, 1502 Acushnet Ave. in New Bedford. The store will receive a $10,400 bonus for its sale of this ticket.