Siblings Win ‘Lucky for Life’ Prize Playing Same Lottery Numbers at Different Stores

Mar. 15, 2025

Sister and brother play family birthdays for the double Lucky for Life win.Photo:Massachusetts State Lottery

Massachusetts State Lottery

Two lucky siblings each won a $25,000 a year prize, according to theMassachusetts Lottery.Brother and sister duo William Fralick and Pamela McClure, of Brockton, Mass., played the same numbers in the Aug. 25 “Lucky for Life” drawing, according to local CBS Boston affiliateWBZ.Per the outlet, their lottery luck was courtesy of the winning numbers 8-17-19-29-31, a combination of family birthdays — and the only number they missed was the Lucky Ball.Representatives from the Massachusetts Lottery did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Interestingly enough, even though they chose the same numbers, the siblings purchased tickets at different stores.Fralick’s winning lottery ticket was purchased in Brockton at Star Food Mart, while McClure bought hers in the city of Abington at a 7-Eleven, according toMass Live.As for what they both plan to do with their winnings, per Mass Live, Fralick said he plans to put his money into a savings account, while McClure admitted that she isn’t quite sure what she’ll do with the lottery prize just yet.

Two lucky siblings each won a $25,000 a year prize, according to theMassachusetts Lottery.

Brother and sister duo William Fralick and Pamela McClure, of Brockton, Mass., played the same numbers in the Aug. 25 “Lucky for Life” drawing, according to local CBS Boston affiliateWBZ.

Per the outlet, their lottery luck was courtesy of the winning numbers 8-17-19-29-31, a combination of family birthdays — and the only number they missed was the Lucky Ball.

Representatives from the Massachusetts Lottery did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Interestingly enough, even though they chose the same numbers, the siblings purchased tickets at different stores.

Fralick’s winning lottery ticket was purchased in Brockton at Star Food Mart, while McClure bought hers in the city of Abington at a 7-Eleven, according toMass Live.

As for what they both plan to do with their winnings, per Mass Live, Fralick said he plans to put his money into a savings account, while McClure admitted that she isn’t quite sure what she’ll do with the lottery prize just yet.

source: people.com