Massachusetts Man Wins $2M Powerball Twice Same Drawing

Two lottery winners emerged from the July 9, 2025, Powerball drawing with notable stories tied to the same numbers. Paul Corcoran of Fitchburg, Massachusetts, accidentally purchased two identical tickets for the same drawing, each matching five white balls but missing the red Powerball, earning him $1 million per ticket for a total of $2 million. Corcoran had believed his multi-draw ticket had already covered the drawing, prompting him to buy a second ticket, and both tickets were sold at different stores, which will each receive a $10,000 bonus. Meanwhile, a 61-year-old man from Harrington, Delaware, won $100,000 on the same drawing with his first-ever lottery win after playing Powerball for over three decades. The July 9 drawing also produced eight $1 million “Match 5” winners nationwide, highlighting the rarity and excitement of these large prizes. Both stories underscore the unpredictable nature of lottery games and the significant life changes they can bring to longtime players.