$1,000 A WEEK FOR LIFE

State: Massachusetts
Last Updated: 08/18/2026 at 08:50AM EDT
$1,000 A WEEK FOR LIFE instant ticket from Massachusetts Lottery

Image Credit: Massachusetts State Lottery

Ticket Price: $5

Expected Value (EV): -$1.92

Starting Odds: 1 in 4.31

Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 221.24

Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 6,797.59

Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 76,472.87

Estimated Tickets Remaining: 2,447,131.8 (16.2%)

Total $1,000/WK/LF Prizes Remaining: 2 out of 10

Total $10,000 Prizes Remaining: 32 out of 202

Total $2,000 Prizes Remaining: 67 out of 420

About "$1,000 A WEEK FOR LIFE" Instant Ticket in Massachusetts

The "$1,000 A WEEK FOR LIFE" instant ticket is one of the lottery options available in Massachusetts. The price of a ticket is $5.

The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in $1,000 A WEEK FOR LIFE is -$1.92, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.

When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 4.31.

The odds of winning at least $100 in $1,000 A WEEK FOR LIFE are 1 in 221.24.

The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 6,797.59.

For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 76,472.87.

As of the last update on 08/18/2026 at 08:50AM EDT, approximately 16.2% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in Massachusetts's $1,000 A WEEK FOR LIFE instant ticket.

Prize Chart for "$1,000 A WEEK FOR LIFE"

PrizeTotal Prizes Prizes Remaining Starting Odds Current Odds Change in Odds
$51,512,000268,4891 in 9.991 in 9.118.79%
$101,411,200215,9441 in 10.711 in 11.33-5.85%
$15100,80014,7711 in 149.891 in 165.67-10.53%
$20201,60028,9231 in 74.941 in 84.61-12.89%
$25100,80014,3771 in 149.891 in 170.21-13.56%
$50100,80014,2131 in 149.891 in 172.18-14.87%
$10069,3009,7551 in 218.021 in 250.86-15.06%
$5006,7209461 in 2,248.341 in 2,586.82-15.05%
$1,0001,6802611 in 8,993.361 in 9,375.98-4.25%
$2,000420671 in 35,973.441 in 36,524.36-1.53%
$10,000202321 in 74,796.251 in 76,472.87-2.24%
$1,000/WK/LF1021 in 1,510,884.291 in 1,223,565.919.02%
Prize: $5
Total Prizes: 1,512,000
Prizes Remaining: 268,489
Starting Odds: 1 in 9.99
Current Odds: 1 in 9.11
Change in Odds: 8.79%
Prize: $10
Total Prizes: 1,411,200
Prizes Remaining: 215,944
Starting Odds: 1 in 10.71
Current Odds: 1 in 11.33
Change in Odds: -5.85%
Prize: $15
Total Prizes: 100,800
Prizes Remaining: 14,771
Starting Odds: 1 in 149.89
Current Odds: 1 in 165.67
Change in Odds: -10.53%
Prize: $20
Total Prizes: 201,600
Prizes Remaining: 28,923
Starting Odds: 1 in 74.94
Current Odds: 1 in 84.61
Change in Odds: -12.89%
Prize: $25
Total Prizes: 100,800
Prizes Remaining: 14,377
Starting Odds: 1 in 149.89
Current Odds: 1 in 170.21
Change in Odds: -13.56%
Prize: $50
Total Prizes: 100,800
Prizes Remaining: 14,213
Starting Odds: 1 in 149.89
Current Odds: 1 in 172.18
Change in Odds: -14.87%
Prize: $100
Total Prizes: 69,300
Prizes Remaining: 9,755
Starting Odds: 1 in 218.02
Current Odds: 1 in 250.86
Change in Odds: -15.06%
Prize: $500
Total Prizes: 6,720
Prizes Remaining: 946
Starting Odds: 1 in 2,248.34
Current Odds: 1 in 2,586.82
Change in Odds: -15.05%
Prize: $1,000
Total Prizes: 1,680
Prizes Remaining: 261
Starting Odds: 1 in 8,993.36
Current Odds: 1 in 9,375.98
Change in Odds: -4.25%
Prize: $2,000
Total Prizes: 420
Prizes Remaining: 67
Starting Odds: 1 in 35,973.44
Current Odds: 1 in 36,524.36
Change in Odds: -1.53%
Prize: $10,000
Total Prizes: 202
Prizes Remaining: 32
Starting Odds: 1 in 74,796.25
Current Odds: 1 in 76,472.87
Change in Odds: -2.24%
Prize: $1,000/WK/LF
Total Prizes: 10
Prizes Remaining: 2
Starting Odds: 1 in 1,510,884.29
Current Odds: 1 in 1,223,565.9
Change in Odds: 19.02%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Instant Ticket Price of "$1,000 A WEEK FOR LIFE"?

Each ticket costs $5, giving you a chance to win prizes ranging from small amounts to the top jackpot.

What is the Jackpot or Top Prize You Can Win Playing "$1,000 A WEEK FOR LIFE"?

The top prize you can win playing $1,000 A WEEK FOR LIFE is $1,000/WK/LF.

What is the Smallest Prize You Can Win Playing "$1,000 A WEEK FOR LIFE"?

The smallest prize for $1,000 A WEEK FOR LIFE is $5.

What Were the Original Odds of Winning Any Prize?

The starting odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 4.31.

How Are the Odds Calculated for Massachusetts Instant Tickets?

The odds and statistics for Massachusetts's instant tickets are based on official lottery data processed through statistical models.
  • Starting Odds: Official odds at launch for winning any prize.
  • Estimated % Tickets Remaining: Based on prizes claimed vs original prize structure.
  • Current Odds to Win Higher Prizes: Likelihood of winning prizes like $100/$1,000/$10,000 using current odds.
  • Current Odds to Win the Top Prize: Probability of winning the top prize adjusted for remaining tickets.
  • Expected Value (EV): Average return per ticket based on prizes remaining.

Where Does Scratch-Off Hub Get Information on Massachusetts Lottery Instant Tickets, Odds, Prizes Remaining, and Tickets Remaining?

Games, prizes, and odds for Massachusetts instant tickets are sourced directly from The Official Massachusetts Lottery Website.

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