🔢 The Numbers Game

The Numbers Game: Midday & Evening Results, Payouts & Play Guide

Welcome to the live winning numbers portal and complete player guide for The Numbers Game in Massachusetts. As the longest-running terminal daily numbers draw in Commonwealth history, The Numbers Game was first introduced by the Mass Lottery in April 1976 and has been an everyday favorite for nearly 50 years. Drawings take place twice every single day: Midday at 2:00 PM ET and Evening at 9:00 PM Eastern Time (ET), 365 days a year.

The Numbers Game features flexible wagering options ranging from $0.25 to $5.00 per play. A standard $1.00 Exact Order wager pays a fixed top cash prize of $5,000 with favorable 1 in 10,000 odds. Players select four digits from 0-0-0-0 to 9-9-9-9 and can choose from multiple flexible play types including Exact Order, Any Order (24-Way, 12-Way, 6-Way, 4-Way), Exact/Any Order combinations, Front Pair, Middle Pair, and Back Pair.

Over nearly half a century of drawings, The Numbers Game has paid out billions of dollars in winnings to players in Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Cambridge, Lowell, Brockton, New Bedford, Quincy, Lynn, Fall River, and across the Commonwealth. Its flexible bet amounts make it accessible to casual players placing $0.25 bets as well as dedicated numbers enthusiasts playing advanced combinations.

Revenues generated from The Numbers Game directly support Unrestricted Local Aid distributed to all 351 Massachusetts cities and towns. Prizes over $5,000 are subject to 5.0% state tax withholding and 24% federal tax withholding. Players can scan and cash winning tickets between $601 and $10,000 on their smartphones with the Mass Lottery app. All winning tickets must be claimed within one full year (365 days) from the drawing date.

How The Numbers Game Works & Play Types

Pick 4 digits from 0000 to 9999 and select your play type:

• Exact Order: Match all 4 digits in exact order. Pays $5,000 on a $1 bet ($2,500 on $0.50).
• 24-Way Any Order: 4 unique digits in any order (e.g., 1-2-3-4). Pays $200 on a $1 bet.
• 12-Way Any Order: 1 pair + 2 unique digits (e.g., 1-1-2-3). Pays $400 on a $1 bet.
• 6-Way Any Order: 2 pairs (e.g., 1-1-2-2). Pays $800 on a $1 bet.
• 4-Way Any Order: 3 matching digits (e.g., 1-1-1-2). Pays $1,200 on a $1 bet.
• Front / Middle / Back Pair: Match any specified pair in exact order. Pays $50 on a $1 bet.
• Advance Play: Play up to 49 consecutive drawings on a single ticket slip.

The Numbers Game Payouts & Odds Table ($1.00 Wagers)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - The Numbers Game