The Massachusetts State Lottery launched the first “Jaws” lottery tickets around the state on Tuesday, offering grand prizes of $1 million and a summer 2025 movie-themed trip for two to Martha’s Vineyard among 30 “Second Chance Drawings” winners.
“This year marks the 50th anniversary of Massachusetts introducing the industry’s first instant ticket, and next summer will mark the 50th anniversary of the theatrical release of ‘Jaws,'” said Mark William Bracken, Mass Lottery Executive Director. “What better way to celebrate these milestones than by giving our players the opportunity to win a once-in-a-lifetime experience where the iconic summer blockbuster was filmed.”
Lottery retailers across the state began selling the themed tickets — modeled after the original “Jaws” movie poster — for $10 on Tuesday. Through the “Winning Numbers” game, players may win between $1 million, divided into $50,000 a year for 20 years, and $10 off tickets. The odds of winning a prize are 1 in 3.43.
Non-winning tickets may be entered into a Second Chance drawing for the Martha’s Vineyard trips and additional cash prizes. There will be five of the drawings, with six trip winners each. Drawing dates have not yet been released.
The thirty Second Chance winners will be selected to participate in a Jaws-themed game show, in which one participant will win $1 million. All the other contestants will win between $500 to $10,000.
Trip winners will receive a 3-night stay for two at Harbor View Hotel in Edgartown; $1,000 in spending money; transportation; meals; and a “Jaws” island tour, movie screening, and theme party.
“When you say ‘Jaws,’ the Vineyard immediately comes to mind,” said Treasurer Deborah Goldberg, Chair of the State Lottery Commission. “So who else should have the first JAWS ticket? Massachusetts of course. People are already excited about the chance to take a BITE out of the winnings.”
