Lowell Dad Wins $4 Million—Here’s How He’s Turning It Into a Bright Future!

LOWELL, Mass. — Erik Arsenault, a 25-year-old Lowell resident, has every reason to rethink his future after turning a $10 scratch-off ticket into a life-changing $4 million prize. He chose the lump-sum payout—around $2.6 million before taxes—and is already mapping out how to make it count.

Arsenault says his first priority will be helping his family financially. He wants to support his daughter’s education, ensuring she has what she needs to succeed. After that, he’s eyeing a new car and perhaps a fresh start with a new home. Everything else? That will be for the future.

He bought the winning ticket at Lucky Corner Market on Gorham Street. The store will receive a $40,000 bonus for selling the lucky ticket, a welcome boost for local businesses.

The ticket came from a game called “$4,000,000 Diamonds,” in which prizes like his are still rare—only a few big winners remain.

Arsenault’s windfall is part of a growing list of Massachusetts lottery victors who’ve used instant-game luck to improve their lives. But for him, it’s more than money—it’s a chance to rebuild and share his success with the people who matter most.