Massachusetts Lottery Results

Massachusetts Lottery Winning Numbers: Live Daily Results, Draw Schedules & Player Guide

Welcome to Massachusetts’ premier real-time lottery verification platform. Whether you are targeting monumental multi-state jackpots in Powerball and Mega Millions, pursuing lifetime annuity fortunes in Lucky for Life and Millionaire for Life, playing the Commonwealth's signature Megabucks, or checking daily winning numbers for Mass Cash and The Numbers Game (Midday & Evening), our platform delivers accurate, audited winning numbers immediately as drawings conclude.

Established by the Massachusetts General Court in 1971, the Massachusetts State Lottery (Mass Lottery) is celebrated as one of the most efficient and profitable lotteries in the world, with one of the highest payout percentages to players in the industry. Since its first ticket was sold in March 1972, the Mass Lottery has generated over $32 billion in net local aid, distributed directly to all 351 cities and towns across Massachusetts to support local municipal services, public safety, education, roads, and community development.

Complete Overview of Massachusetts Lottery Draw Games

The Mass Lottery offers a rich assortment of multi-state titan draws, state-exclusive rolling lotteries, top daily annuity prizes, and twice-daily numbers games. Below is the complete drawing schedule, draw times, and game matrix breakdown:

Game Rules & How to Play Massachusetts Lottery Games

1. Megabucks (Massachusetts' Own In-House Jackpot)

Megabucks is the Commonwealth's signature in-state rolling jackpot draw. For $2 per play, select 6 numbers from 1 to 44. Following its popular redesign with better overall winning odds (1 in 39.3), drawings occur three nights a week on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 9:00 PM ET. Jackpots start at $500,000 and roll over until won. Matching 5 of 6 numbers awards a generous fixed prize of $2,500!

2. Powerball & Mega Millions (Multi-State Titan Draws)

Massachusetts players compete in the nation's biggest jackpot lotteries. In Powerball ($2 per ticket), pick 5 white balls (1-69) plus 1 red Powerball (1-26). In Mega Millions ($2 per ticket), pick 5 white balls (1-70) plus 1 gold Mega Ball (1-24). Add Power Play or Megaplier for $1 to multiply non-jackpot cash prizes up to 10x or double Match 5 wins to $2,000,000 cash.

3. Lucky for Life & Millionaire for Life (Daily Annuity Games)

Lucky for Life: Drawn 7 nights a week at 10:38 PM ET for $2 per play. Pick 5 numbers (1-48) and 1 Lucky Ball (1-18). Matching all 6 balls wins the top prize of $1,000 a day for life! Second prize awards $25,000 a year for life.

Millionaire for Life: Drawn daily at 10:38 PM ET for $5 per play. Pick 5 numbers (1-58) and 1 Lucky Ball (1-4) to win $1,000,000 a year for life!

4. Mass Cash (Daily $100,000 Cash Game)

Drawn every night at 9:00 PM ET for $1 per play. Players choose 5 numbers from 1 to 35. Matching all 5 numbers wins a fixed top prize of $100,000 cash with outstanding odds of 1 in 324,632. Overall odds of winning any prize are just 1 in 72!

5. The Numbers Game (Twice-Daily 4-Digit Game)

Drawn twice daily at 2:00 PM ET (Midday) and 9:00 PM ET (Evening). Players choose four digits from 0000 to 9999 and select wager amounts from $0.25 to $5 across Exact Order, Any Order, Exact/Any, and Pairs. Exact Order pays a 5,000 to 1 return ($5,000 on a $1 bet).

Where Does the Money Go? Funding Massachusetts Cities & Towns

The Massachusetts State Lottery is unique in American lottery administration because 100% of net profits are distributed as Unrestricted Local Aid directly to all 351 Commonwealth municipalities:

• Unrestricted Local Aid: Cities and towns across Massachusetts receive direct formula-based funding to spend on their most critical local priorities without state-mandated restrictions.
• Public Safety & First Responders: Funding local police and fire departments, emergency medical response systems, and municipal equipment.
• Municipal Infrastructure: Financing local road repairs, snow removal, public libraries, recreation centers, and park improvements.
• Local Public Schools: Supplementing local school district budgets, special education funding, and student transportation.

Key Features of Our Massachusetts Lottery Results Portal

• Instant Real-Time Result Verification: Results are published live within seconds of official draw completion and state audit verification.
• Multi-Draw Live Countdown Clocks: Dynamic UTC-synchronized countdown clocks show exact time remaining until every drawing cut-off.
• Custom 3D Billiard Ball Rendering: High-definition visual balls with clear color coding for Powerball red balls, Mega Millions gold balls, and Lucky Balls.
• 30-Day Historical Result Archives: Comprehensive calendar directory to check past winning numbers, historical sequences, and statistical patterns.
• Mobile & Desktop Optimization: Ultra-fast, lightweight design optimized for quick checking on smartphones, tablets, or computers.

How to Claim Massachusetts Lottery Prizes

Prizes must be claimed in accordance with Mass Lottery regulations:

• Prizes up to $600: Can be claimed immediately in cash or check at any authorized Massachusetts Lottery retailer statewide.
• Prizes $601 to $103,000: Can be claimed at Mass Lottery Regional Claim Centers (located in Dorchester, Braintree, Worcester, Springfield, Woburn, and New Bedford) or by mail. Mobile cashing is also available via the official Mass Lottery App for prizes up to $10,000!
• Prizes over $103,000: Must be claimed in person at Mass Lottery Headquarters in Dorchester.
• Claim Deadlines: Winning tickets for all Massachusetts draw games and instant tickets must be claimed within 1 full year (365 days) from the drawing date or announced game end date.
• Tax Information: Prizes over $5,000 are subject to mandatory 24% federal tax withholding and a 5.0% Massachusetts state income tax withholding.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Massachusetts Lottery