What could be better than getting an Xbox or a new car for Christmas? For one 19-year-old Barre resident, the answer is a gift that will keep on giving.

Zachary Pearson became the ninth grand prize winner in the Massachusetts State Lottery's "$1,000 a Week for Life" instant game after he received lottery tickets for Christmas and used the winnings to purchase more, including the grand prize winner, according to the Massachusetts State Lottery.

The winning lottery ticket was purchased at Market Place on the Common, at 6 Moulton St. in Barre.

Pearson opted to receive his prize in payments of $1,000 a week for the rest of his life before tax withholdings rather than the $800,000 cash option. With a current life expectancy of more than 82 years for a male Pearson's age, according to a Social Security Administration calculator, he stands to reap around $3.3 million over his lifetime. There is a minimum 20-year guarantee on the prize.

According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Pearson plans to use his winnings to pay for his college tuition and a new car.

There is still one more "$1,000 a Week for Life" grand prize left in the $2 instant game.