Massachusetts (MA) Lottery Results & Winning Numbers
Results Updated On:31 Dec 2024 (GMT)
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| Lucky For Life |
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Massachusetts Lottery Drawing Schedule
All times shown are Eastern Time (GMT-5:00)| 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 |
About the Massachusetts Lottery
The Massachusetts Lottery was first established back in 1971, intended to generate revenue for local cities and towns. The first ticket was sold on 22 March 1972 and since then Lottery proceeds have passed the $131 billion mark. Of that, $28 billion has been used for local aid and an additional $7.5 billion has been paid in commission to state retailers selling the tickets.
Massachusetts Lottery Rules
There aren’t many rules involved for Massachusetts Lottery Games — take a quick look over these below:
- You must be 18 years of age or older to play;
- You do not have to be a Massachusetts resident to play;
- Tickets must be purchased at Massachusetts State Lottery licensed premises.
Massachusetts Lottery Tickets
Massachusetts Lottery Tickets can be purchased from participating retailers — these include gas stations and grocery stores across the state. If you’re a lucky winner, you’ll have 180 days to claim your top prize from the day of the draw.
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 and Drawing Schedules
Mega Millions
Mega Millions is a multi-state lottery game enjoyed all over the US. Mega Millions players select five numbers 1 to 70 and one Mega Ball number 1 to 25. The Mega Millions jackpot varies but will be at least $40 million for matching five numbers plus the Mega Ball. In Mega Millions, there are eight other prize tiers available and these are eligible for the Megaplier, which multiplies your winnings up to 5x, and costs an extra $1 to play. Mega Millions draws take place on Tuesdays and Fridays at 11:00pm.
Powerball
Another hugely popular multi-state game available with the Massachusetts Lottery is Powerball. Unlike Mega Millions, powerball runs every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59pm and costs $2 to play. Players choose five numbers 1 to 69 and one Powerball number 1 to 26. Players need to match all these numbers to hit the jackpot, which is at least $20 million — the record Powerball Lottery jackpot in January 2016 was $1.586 billion, shared between three tickets. Non-jackpot prizes can also be multiplied up to 10x if you add the Power Play for an extra $1.
Mass Cash
Mass Cash lottery games cost just $1 and involve choosing five numbers 1 to 35. The rules are simple enough — match three numbers to win $10, four numbers to win $250, and all five numbers to win the $100,000 jackpot. Mass Cash is a daily game with draws taking place at 9:47pm.
The Numbers Game
Mass Lottery Numbers Game takes place twice daily and ticket prices start from just $0.25. Players choose four numbers up to 9 and can play in multiple different ways. For example, you can win prizes for matching the exact numbers, or for having pairs or no duplicates.
Megabucks Doubler
There is a $5.4 million jackpot up for grabs for matching all six numbers in Megabucks Doubler. A $1 ticket gains you entry to this lottery with extra prizes available for matching three, four and five numbers. What’s more, tickets labelled ‘Doubler tickets’ double any non-jackpot prizes. Megabucks Doubler draws take place every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:50pm.
Lucky for Life
If one-off jackpots aren’t your thing you’ll love Lucky for Life — there’s a top prize of $1,000 a day for life up for grabs. You’ll need to match five regular numbers plus the Lucky Ball for the top prize. If you just match the five regular numbers, you’ll win $25,000 a year for life. The prizes go down another eight tiers with one-off cash sums. There’s a chance to win on Lucky for Life every day at 10:38pm.
All or Nothing
All or Nothing is a lottery game offering great flexibility — you choose twelve numbers 1 to 24 and can wager between $1 and $10. What’s more, there are eleven different ways to win and you can add the All or Nothing Bonus to double the price of your wager and multiply your prize up to 10 times. All or Nothing is an interesting game as the $100,000 jackpot is paid out to players who match either twelve or zero numbers, seeing as there are so few numbers to choose from.
How to Claim a Lottery Prize in Massachusetts
The options available for claiming Massachusetts Lottery prizes depends on the size of the win. You can claim your winnings in person at any Lottery retailer if the prize is $600 or below. To claim prizes between $601 and $100,000 in person, you’ll need to go to a Lottery office. Prizes over $100,000, on the other hand, must be claimed from the Lottery Headquarters in Dorchester.
The other options for claiming prizes of $601 or more are mail-in claims and mobile cashing.
Mobile cashing is a great feature that isn’t available with many other lotteries. To do it, you’ll just need to follow the steps below:
- Download the free Massachusetts Lottery app;
- Create a Play Account or log in if you already have one;
- Scan your ticket to see if you’re a winner — you scan Instant or Draw game tickets;
- Initiate a mobile claim — if successful, the winnings will be paid directly to your bank account.
If you’d prefer to mail your ticket:
- Sign the back of the winning ticket — this proves you are the owner of the original ticket;
- Locate the winner claim form, print it out and fill it in;
- Include a copy of valid photo ID and proof of Social Security Number;
- Keep copies of all of the above — then mail to Massachusetts State Lottery, P.O. Box 859036, Braintree, MA 02185-9036.
Notable Winners of Massachusetts Lotteries
New winners of the Massachusetts Lottery games are crowned all the time. Below are some of the recent big winners:
- Joseph Winchell from Drury in Florida bought a Lucky for Life ticket at EZ Mart in North Adams in November 2021 and struck it big. Winchell matched five numbers to claim the $25,000 a year for life prize;
- Haverhill’s Victor Van took home the $1 million prize in the Powerball in October 2021. Van purchased the ticket at Bradford Mobil Mart and the store received a $10,000 bonus thanks to this win;
- George Guinane played the instant ticket game ‘The Fastest Road to $1 Million’ and won the $1 million prize. Guinane picked up his ticket at the Village Food shop in Danvers in November 2021 and subsequently chose the cash prize option for a one-time payment of $650,000.
Massachusetts Lottery Scratch-Offs
Massachusetts Instant Scratch games are popular with players who’ve got no time to lose. There is a superb array of letter games ranging from $1 wagers up to $30. What’s more, each instant game uses a particular format such as Cashword or matching numbers, plus unique themes to suit every taste. You can purchase tickets for these instant games from Massachusetts retailers, with jackpots ranging from a few thousand dollars up to the multi millions.
Keno is another popular quickfire game in Massachusetts — there you can win up to $1,000,000 if you match twelve numbers with those drawn. Additionally, there are prizes all the way down to six matched numbers.
Massachusetts Lottery Second Chances – 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 events prizes up for grabs too.
How Does Second Chance Work for the MA. Lottery?
To get involved with Massachusetts Lottery Second Chance draws you’ll need to become a member of the Mass Lottery VIP Club. Once you head there you’ll be able to manually enter your Instant Scratch tickets for the Second Chance. Alternatively, you can use the MA Lottery 2nd Chance App to scan and enter your tickets at the touch of a button.
Information on the Massachusetts Lottery
Massachusetts Lottery Office
The Massachusetts Lottery headquarters is located at the following address:
Dorchester Headquarters,
150 Mount Vernon Street
Dorchester, MA 02125-3573
Additionally, there are regional offices located in Braintree, Lawrence, New Bedford, West Springfield, and Worcester.
Massachusetts Lottery Customer Support
There are a couple of methods to choose from when contacting Massachusetts Lottery’s customer support team:
- Telephone: (781) 849-5555
- Email: [email protected]
Massachusetts Lottery Social Accounts
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 Apps and Technology
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.
Massachusetts Tax Information
Massachusetts Lottery prizes of more than $600 are subject to a tax percentage of 5% state tax. For prizes of $5,000 or more, there is an additional tax percentage of 24% federal tax applied.
Massachusetts Lottery FAQs
Are Massachusetts lottery rules different if you play online?
As the lottery is not available to play online, the rules are consistent across different games.
How do I know lotteries listed on Lottery Critic are legitimate?
Our team here at Lottery Critic takes all the necessary steps to ensure we source accurate and detailed information regarding the various lottery games we discuss.
How long does it take to receive your prize if you win the Massachusetts lottery?
If you claim smaller prizes in person, the retailer can usually pay your prize immediately. Otherwise, you’ll only have to wait a couple of weeks.
