The $1,000 a Week for Life Scratcher, offered by the Massachusetts Lottery, is an exciting scratch-off game that gives players multiple chances to win big by matching numbers and revealing special symbols. With opportunities for high multipliers and instant bonus prizes, the $1,000 a Week for Life Scratcher is perfect for anyone eager to test their luck.
Playing the $1,000 a Week for Life Scratcher is simple. Match any of your numbers to the winning numbers to win the prize shown.
Find a “2X”, “5X”, “10X”, “20X”, or “50X” symbol and win 2, 5, 10, 20, or 50 times the prize shown.
Uncover a “LIFE” symbol to win $1,000 a week for life.
The $1,000 a Week for Life Scratcher offers a variety of prizes ranging from smaller amounts to significant sums. Prizes are awarded based on matching numbers, multipliers, and bonus symbols. The exact amounts for matching number prizes vary, while the multiplier symbols can significantly increase your winnings. For example, a "50X" symbol next to a $100 prize means you win $5,000.
Here are all the prizes you can win in the $1,000 a Week for Life game and the odds of winning them:
| # | Prize amount | Odds of winning a prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,000 a week for life | 1 in 1,512,000 |
| 2 | $10,000 | 1 in 74,851.49 |
| 3 | $2,000 | 1 in 36,000 |
| 4 | $1,000 | 1 in 9,000 |
| 5 | $500 | 1 in 2,250 |
| 6 | $100 | 1 in 218.18 |
| 7 | $50 | 1 in 150 |
| 8 | $25 | 1 in 150 |
| 9 | $20 | 1 in 75 |
| 10 | $15 | 1 in 150 |
| 11 | $10 | 1 in 10.71 |
| 12 | $5 | 1 in 10 |
The overall odds of winning any prize in the $1,000 a Week for Life Scratcher are 1 in 4.31. This means that, on average, one in four tickets will win. The odds of specific prizes can vary, with smaller prizes having better odds than larger, more substantial prizes. You can find the odds of winning in each category in the table above.
Each $1,000 a Week for Life Scratcher ticket costs $5. The cost is designed to balance the excitement of potentially large wins with the affordability of participating.
$1,000 a Week for Life Scratcher tickets are available for purchase year-round at authorized Massachusetts Lottery retailers and online through the Jackpot.com platform and app. You can buy these tickets online, making them accessible whenever you feel like trying your luck.
Claiming your winnings from a $1,000 a Week for Life Scratcher ticket is straightforward:
Enjoy playing the $1,000 a Week for Life Scratcher and good luck!