Worcester Man Hits $1M Lottery Jackpot, Takes Home $650K Cash Prize

Big win energy in Worcester right now 🎉

Aramis Arias just scored a $1 million prize from the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$2,000,000 Diamond Cashword” scratch ticket—and he’s already making plans for it.

Instead of taking payments over time, Arias went with the lump sum, walking away with $650,000 before taxes.

Here’s the quick breakdown:

• 💰 Total prize: $1 million
• 💵 Cash option taken: $650,000 (before taxes)
• 🏡 Big plan: Buying a house

The lucky ticket was picked up at Edgemere Mini Mart on Grafton Street in Worcester, which is also getting a nice bonus—$10,000 just for selling the winning ticket.

All in all, a simple purchase turned into a life-changing moment.