Massachusetts (MA) Lottery Results & Winning Numbers
Results Updated On:17 Oct 2025 (GMT)
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Massachusetts Lottery drawing schedule
| Game | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
| Numbers Game Midday | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Numbers Game Evening | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 |
| Mass Cash | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 |
| Megabucks | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | ||||
| Lucky for Life | 22:38 | 22:38 | 22:38 | 22:38 | 22:38 | 22:38 | 22:38 |
| Powerball | 22:59 | 22:59 | 22:59 | ||||
| Mega Millions | 23:00 | 23:00 |
Massachusetts Lottery overview
The Massachusetts Lottery, also called the MA State Lottery, has been operating since 1971 to generate revenue for local aid across the Commonwealth.
Today, players can take part in both multi-state and local games such as Powerball, Mega Millions, Lucky for Life, Mass Cash, Megabucks Doubler, The Numbers Game, Keno, Wheel of Luck, and a wide variety of instant scratch-offs.
In addition to supporting towns and cities, the lottery has awarded billions in prizes to players.
You can check Mass Lottery results and Mass Lottery numbers daily to see if you are a winner.
What time does lottery close in MA?
Ticket sales usually stop 15 minutes to one hour before a drawing, depending on the game.
For example, sales for Powerball close at 9:50 PM for a 10:59 PM draw, while Mass Cash tickets stop at 8:45 PM for the 9:00 PM drawing.
Keno and Wheel of Luck are available most of the day, with drawings held every few minutes.
Can you claim lottery anonymously in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts law requires the lottery to make winners’ names, prize amounts, and hometowns public.
However, some players choose to claim prizes through a legal trust, which may provide a degree of privacy.
Can I buy MA tickets online?
No, MA Lottery tickets cannot be bought online.
However, their mobile app is available for download and comes with an option for mobile cashing if you’re a lucky winner.
Massachusetts Lottery Games
The Massachusetts Lottery offers a mix of multi-state games with huge jackpots and local draw games with better odds, giving players plenty of ways to win.
1. Massachusetts Powerball
Powerball is one of the biggest multi-state lottery games, with jackpots starting at $20 million and often climbing into the hundreds of millions.
Players pick five numbers from 1 to 69 and one Powerball from 1 to 26.
Adding the $1 Power Play multiplies non-jackpot prizes by up to 10 times on the Massachusetts Powerball.
Key Info:
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Draw Days: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday
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Draw Time: 10:59 PM ET
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Ticket Price: $2 (+$1 Power Play optional)
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Starting Jackpot: $20 million
2. Massachusetts Mega Millions
Mega Millions Massachusetts is part of another multi-state game with jackpots beginning at $40 million.
To play, you choose five numbers from 1 to 70 plus a Mega Ball from 1 to 25.
The optional $1 Megaplier increases non-jackpot prizes by up to 10 times.
Key Info:
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Draw Days: Tuesday, Friday
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Draw Time: 11:00 PM ET
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Ticket Price: $2 (+$1 Megaplier optional)
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Starting Jackpot: $40 million
3. Lucky for Life
Lucky for Life Massachusetts gives winners the chance to receive $1,000 a day for life or a lump sum payout of $5.75 million.
Players pick five numbers from 1 to 48 and a Lucky Ball from 1 to 18.
Key Info:
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Draw Days: Daily
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Draw Time: 10:38 PM ET
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Ticket Price: $2
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Top Prize: $1,000 a day for life
4. Mass Cash
Mass Cash is a simple local game with a top prize of $100,000.
Players pick five numbers from 1 to 35, and draws are held twice daily.
Key Info:
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Draw Days: Daily
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Draw Times: 2:00 PM and 9:00 PM ET
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Ticket Price: $1
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Top Prize: $100,000
5. The Numbers Game
The Numbers Game is a daily numbers draw that allows players to wager as little as $0.25.
Players choose up to four digits from 0 to 9 and decide how to play, with prizes based on order and style of play.
Key Info:
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Draw Days: Daily (Midday and Evening)
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Draw Times: 2:00 PM and 9:00 PM ET
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Ticket Price: $0.25-$1
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Top Prize: Based on play style (up to $5,000)
6. Megabucks Doubler
Megabucks Doubler is a Massachusetts-exclusive jackpot game.
Tickets cost $1, and players pick six numbers from 1 to 49.
One in 10 tickets is randomly marked as a Doubler, which doubles all non-jackpot prizes.
Key Info:
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Draw Days: Wednesday, Saturday
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Draw Time: 9:00 PM ET
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Ticket Price: $1
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Starting Jackpot: $500,000
7. All or Nothing / Wheel of Luck
All or Nothing was a unique game where players could win the $100,000 jackpot by matching either all 12 or none of the drawn numbers.
It was retired in 2023 and replaced by Wheel of Luck, a quick-play game drawn every few minutes.
Key Info:
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Draw Days: Daily
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Draw Times: Every 4 minutes
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Ticket Price: $1-$10
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Top Prize: $100,000
8. Massachusetts Keno
Keno offers fast-paced play with drawings every three to four minutes from early morning until after midnight.
Players pick between 1 and 12 numbers from a pool of 80, with prizes based on how many numbers match.
Adding the Keno Bonus multiplies prizes by up to 10 times.
Key Info:
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Draw Days: Daily
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Draw Times: Every 3-4 minutes (5:04 AM-1:01 AM)
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Ticket Price: $1-$20
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Top Prize: $1 million (12-spot game)
What is Second Chance?
Second Chance draws give you the chance to turn non-winning tickets into winners.
Second Chance is available for Instant Scratch games like The Fastest Road to $1 Million and Massachusetts Millionaires’ Club if you didn’t win the first time around.
In addition to cash prizes, there is a range of merchandise and event prizes up for grabs too.
Retired games
The Massachusetts Lottery has retired several games over the years.
The most recent was All or Nothing, which ended in 2023 and was replaced by Wheel of Luck.
Earlier retired games include the original “The Game,” which launched the lottery in 1972.
Massachusetts Lottery scratch-offs
Massachusetts scratch-offs, known locally as Instants, are some of the most popular games in the state.
Tickets range in price from $1 to $50, with top prizes reaching as high as $25 million.
Generally, the higher the ticket price, the larger the prize and the better the odds of winning.
Lower-priced games may have odds of around 1 in 9, while higher-priced tickets often improve to about 1 in 3.
Instants also come in a variety of play styles, such as number matching, symbol games, or word games like Cashword.
Below is a breakdown of typical Massachusetts scratch-off options:
| Ticket Price | Typical Top Prize | Odds Range | Example Games |
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| $1 | Up to $10,000 | 1 in 9 – 1 in 4 | Quick Silver, Lucky Roll |
| $2 | Up to $100,000 | 1 in 9 – 1 in 4 | Battleship, I Heart Cash |
| $5 | Up to $1,000,000 | 1 in 8 – 1 in 3 | Electric 7s, Waves of Cash |
| $10 | Up to $4,000,000 | 1 in 6 – 1 in 3 | 100x Cash, Fabulous Fortune |
| $30 | Up to $15,000,000 | 1 in 3 – 1 in 2 | Millions |
| $50 | Up to $25,000,000 | 1 in 3 – 1 in 2 | Billion Dollar Extravaganza |
Players can check the latest list of available scratch-off games, prize tiers, and remaining jackpots on the official Massachusetts Lottery website or mobile app.
Advance Play options
Most Massachusetts Lottery games allow you to purchase tickets for multiple consecutive draws in advance.
The number of draws varies by game.
| Game | Advance Draws Available |
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| Powerball | Up to 7 |
| Mega Millions | Up to 7 |
| Megabucks Doubler | Up to 7 |
| Lucky for Life | Up to 10 |
| The Numbers Game | Up to 14–28 (varies) |
| Mass Cash | Up to 30 |
| Keno | Up to 30 |
| Wheel of Luck | Up to 30 |
Players can also purchase season tickets for selected games in three- or six-month increments.
Odds and jackpots
The Massachusetts Lottery offers games with both massive jackpots and favorable odds, depending on what you prefer.
Multi-state games provide the largest prizes, while local draw games offer better chances to win.
| Game | Overall Odds of Winning Jackpot | Minimum Jackpot / Top Prize |
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| Mega Millions | 1 in 302,575,350 | $40 million |
| Powerball | 1 in 292,201,338 | $20 million |
| Lucky for Life | 1 in 30,821,472 | $1,000/day for life or $5.75M lump sum |
| Megabucks Doubler | 1 in 13,983,816 | $500,000 |
| All or Nothing | 1 in 2,704,156 | $100,000 |
| Mass Cash | 1 in 324,632 | $100,000 |
| Keno (12-spot) | 1 in 478,261,833 | $1 million |
| The Numbers Game | 1 in 10,000 (varies by play) | Depends on wager and style |
Massachusetts Lottery subscriptions
The Massachusetts Lottery offers Season Tickets, which let you purchase entries for multiple drawings in advance without having to visit a retailer each time.
These are available in three-month and six-month increments.
Eligible games:
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Powerball
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Mega Millions
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Lucky for Life
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Megabucks Doubler
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Mass Cash
Annual Season Tickets were previously offered but are currently suspended.
With a Season Ticket, your numbers remain the same for every draw during the subscription period, and any winnings are mailed or credited directly to you.
How to play the Massachusetts Lottery
Playing the MA State Lottery is straightforward.
Each game has its own format, but the steps are generally the same:
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Choose a game: Select from multi-state draws like Powerball or Mega Millions, state-exclusive games like Mass Cash or The Numbers Game, or scratch-offs and Keno for instant results.
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Pick your numbers: Use a playslip to mark your selections, or ask for a Quick Pick to have numbers chosen at random.
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Select wager amount and add-ons: Some games let you adjust your stake or add options like Power Play, Megaplier, or Keno Bonus.
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Buy your ticket: Tickets must be purchased from an authorized Massachusetts Lottery retailer.
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Check results: Look up Mass Lottery results online, on the mobile app, or at retailers to see if your ticket is a winner.
Most draw games also allow Advance Play or Season Tickets, so you can enter multiple future drawings with the same numbers.
How to buy MA Lottery tickets
You can buy MA Lottery tickets from thousands of licensed retailers across the state, including convenience stores, gas stations, grocery stores, and dedicated lottery outlets.
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Tickets are not sold online. The only exceptions are subscriptions (Season Tickets) that can be purchased directly through the Massachusetts Lottery.
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The Mass Lottery mobile app allows you to check results, scan tickets, and use mobile cashing for some prize claims, but you cannot use it to buy tickets.
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Ticket sales are usually available from 5:00 AM until 1:00 AM, depending on the game schedule.
How to claim prizes in Massachusetts
The process for claiming a prize depends on how much you win.
Always sign the back of your ticket before making a claim.
Quick reference
| Prize Amount | How to Claim |
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| $600 or less | Retailers, Lottery offices, or by mail |
| $601 to $5,000 | Lottery offices, mobile cashing (app), or by mail |
| $5,001 to $50,000 | Lottery offices or by mail |
| $50,001 to $103,000 | Lottery offices only |
| Over $103,000 | Massachusetts Lottery Headquarters in Dorchester (in person only) |
Claim by mail
To submit a claim by mail for prizes up to $50,000:
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Sign the back of your winning ticket.
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Complete and sign a Winner Claim Form.
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Include a copy of a valid government-issued photo ID.
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Provide proof of your Social Security Number.
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Keep copies of all documents for your records.
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Mail to:
- Massachusetts State Lottery
P.O. Box 859036
Braintree, MA 02185-9036
Claim centers
| Location | Address | Phone | Hours (Mon–Fri) |
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| Headquarters | 150 Mount Vernon Street, Dorchester, MA 02125 | (781) 849-5555 | 8:45 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Braintree | 1515 Washington Street, Braintree, MA 02184 | (781) 849-5601 | 8:45 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Lawrence | 160 Winthrop Avenue, Lawrence, MA 01843 | (978) 957-2674 | 8:45 AM – 4:30 PM |
| New Bedford | 200 Theodore H. Rice Blvd, New Bedford, MA 02745 | (508) 985-9892 | 8:45 AM – 4:30 PM |
| West Springfield | 383 Memorial Avenue, West Springfield, MA 01089 | (413) 781-3880 | 8:45 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Worcester | 135 Gold Star Blvd, Worcester, MA 01606 | (508) 755-7855 | 8:45 AM – 4:30 PM |
How much does Massachusetts tax lottery winnings?
All Massachusetts Lottery prizes of more than $600 are subject to state tax, and larger prizes also have federal tax withholdings.
The rate depends on your residency and citizenship status.
Both state and federal agencies require the lottery to report winnings above $600.
Taxes for US citizens and residents
Massachusetts residents pay a 5% state tax on winnings above $600.
Federal taxes apply only when a prize is greater than $5,000.
| Prize Amount | State Tax | Federal Tax | Total Withholding | Notes |
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| $600-$5,000 | 5% | 0% | 5% | Reported to IRS and MA DOR |
| Over $5,000 | 5% | 24% | 29% | Withheld automatically from the prize |
Taxes for non-US citizens and non-residents
Non-residents face a higher federal withholding.
Both state and federal taxes are applied to all prizes over $600.
| Prize Amount | State Tax | Federal Tax | Total Withholding | Notes |
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| Over $600 | 5% | 30% | 35% | Higher rate applies regardless of prize size |
Additional considerations
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Reporting: All prizes above $600 are reported to both the IRS and the Massachusetts Department of Revenue.
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Tax brackets: Large winnings can move you into a higher income tax bracket, potentially increasing the amount of tax you owe when filing.
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Annuity vs. Lump Sum: Lump sum payouts are taxed in full in the year received, which may place you in a higher bracket. Annuity payments spread out tax liability over multiple years.
Massachusetts Lottery customer support
Players can contact the Massachusetts Lottery through its headquarters, regional offices, or online channels.
Headquarters
- Massachusetts State Lottery Commission
150 Mount Vernon Street
Dorchester, MA 02125-3573
Phone: (781) 849-5555
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:45 AM-4:30 PM (excluding holidays)
Other contact options
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Email: [email protected]
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Website: masslottery.com
Social media
Customers can also get in touch with the Massachusetts Lottery via social media, as well as keep up-to-date with the latest news:
Massachusetts Lottery App
Check the results the easy way with the Massachusetts Lottery mobile app, available on Android and iOS devices for mobile or tablet.
The Massachusetts Lottery App has the following key features:
- Set up mobile cashing to have lottery winnings paid directly into your bank account.
- Scan your lottery tickets to see if your numbers have come up in the latest draw.
- Read about all the lottery games available.
- Check the current jackpots for each game.
- View past results.
- Watch Keno To Go and All or Nothing To Go drawings.
- Find licensed retailers selling Massachusetts Lottery tickets in your area.
History of the Massachusetts Lottery
The Massachusetts State Lottery was created in 1971 to generate revenue for local aid across the Commonwealth.
The first ticket was sold on March 22, 1972.
Since then, the lottery has become one of the most successful in the United States, returning billions of dollars to players and municipalities.
Key milestones
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1972: First weekly draw game, “The Game,” launched.
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1991: Mass Cash introduced.
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1993: Keno added to the lineup.
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1996: Massachusetts joined Powerball.
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2010: Mega Millions tickets went on sale in the state.
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2012: Lucky for Life launched.
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2023: All or Nothing retired and replaced by Wheel of Luck.
Funding distribution
Proceeds from the Massachusetts Lottery are returned as unrestricted local aid to all 351 cities and towns.
Local governments may use this funding for essential services, including:
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Public safety and emergency services
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Education and school programs
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Road and infrastructure maintenance
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Community and social services
Since its inception, the lottery has returned more than $30 billion in net profits to municipalities, reducing the need for local tax increases.
Massachusetts has produced some of the largest lottery wins in US history, as well as numerous millionaires through instant games.
Major jackpot winners
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$758.7 million Powerball (2017): Mavis Wanczyk of Chicopee claimed the largest single-ticket jackpot in US history at the time. She chose the lump sum and received $336 million after taxes.
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$294 million Mega Millions (2004): Geraldine Williams, a retired janitor from Lowell, took home what was then the state’s biggest jackpot.
Recent instant and scratch-off winners
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$25 million scratch-off prize (2023): A Hyde Park resident won the grand prize on the $50 Billion Dollar Extravaganza game, opting for a $16.25 million lump sum.
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$2 million scratch-off prize (2023): Michael Silva of Gloucester became one of the first winners of the Billion Dollar Extravaganza.
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$20,000 a month for 10 years (2023): Ronald Kocur of Peabody won with the Decade of Dollars instant game, choosing a lump sum of $1.56 million.
Other notable wins
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$11.7 million Megabucks prize: Collected by the Let It Be Trust of Foxborough, opting for a $7.48 million lump sum.
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Lucky for Life: Multiple Massachusetts players have claimed $25,000 a year for life or the $1,000 a day for life top prize.
Massachusetts Lottery FAQs
Lottery players in Massachusetts often have questions about tickets, rules, taxes, and payouts.
Here are the most common ones answered.
How late can you buy scratch tickets in Massachusetts?
Scratch tickets are sold daily at authorized retailers during regular business hours. Most stores sell until closing time, though sales generally pause between 1:00 AM and 5:00 AM. Check with your local retailer to confirm specific cut-off times.
How late can you buy Powerball tickets in Massachusetts?
Powerball ticket sales close at 9:50 PM on draw nights, which are Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. The drawing itself takes place at 10:59 PM. Make sure to buy early so you don’t miss out.
What time can you cash scratch offs in Massachusetts?
Scratch-off prizes of $600 or less can be cashed at most retailers during their business hours. Larger prizes need to be claimed at a Lottery office, by mail, or through mobile cashing if eligible. Offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:45 AM to 4:30 PM, excluding holidays.
Do seniors pay taxes on lottery winnings in Massachusetts?
Yes, all players pay the same taxes on lottery winnings regardless of age. Massachusetts withholds 5% on prizes over $600, and federal taxes apply for prizes over $5,000. Seniors should consult a tax advisor to understand how winnings may affect their overall tax situation.
Can you play the lottery online in Massachusetts?
No, Massachusetts Lottery tickets cannot be purchased online. You must buy tickets in person from an authorized retailer, although subscriptions are available directly through the Lottery. The mobile app can be used for checking results and mobile cashing but not for ticket sales.
How old to play lottery in Massachusetts?
You must be at least 18 years old to buy or claim a Massachusetts Lottery ticket. There is no residency requirement, so non-residents can also play if they purchase tickets in the state. If a winning ticket is bought by an adult in the name of a minor, the prize can be claimed on the minor’s behalf.
Are Massachusetts lottery rules different if you play online?
The Massachusetts Lottery does not sell tickets online, so all players follow the same rules. Whether you play Powerball, Mega Millions, or local games, the regulations are consistent. You must purchase tickets at licensed retailers or through official subscription services.
How do I know lotteries listed on Lottery Critic are legitimate?
Lottery Critic only lists games that are licensed and regulated by official state lotteries. Information is regularly updated to ensure accuracy about jackpots, odds, and claim processes. This means you can rely on our guides for safe and up-to-date lottery details.
How long does it take to receive your prize if you win the Massachusetts lottery?
Small prizes claimed at retailers are usually paid immediately. Claims made at Lottery offices or through the mail can take longer, often up to a few weeks. Mobile cashing claims typically process within several business days.
