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The Empire State
Massachusetts
began selling lottery tickets to the public in April 1972, which resulted in
seven players winning $50,000 each in the inaugural The Game. Over the years,
the state added several games to its lottery lineup, including Mass Cash,
Powerball, Lucky for Life, and Keno. These lotteries collectively provide
players with an opportunity to win something once every few minutes, on any day
of the week. The Lottery Produces $1.105 Billion in Net Profit for the Commonwealth
in Fiscal Year 2022. In November 2022, the lottery sold about $58.6 million in
Powerball tickets sales, reflecting $48.9 million more than November 2021 for a
big increase in ticket sales.
Here's the process for claiming Massachusetts Lottery prizes.
To claim a prize by mail, send the signed winning ticket, a completed claim form, proof of your Social Security number, and a copy of your ID to:
Massachusetts State Lottery
P.O. Box 859036
Braintree, MA 02185-9036
Keep a copy of all claim documents for your records.
| Prize | Options |
|---|---|
| $600 or less | Option 1 Claim at any local retailer. |
| Option 2 Claim at any Massachusetts Lottery claim center. | |
| Option 3 Claim by mail. | |
| $601 to $5,000 | Option 1 Claim at any Massachusetts Lottery claim center. |
| Option 2 Claim using the Massachusetts Lottery app. | |
| Option 3 Claim by mail. | |
| Over $5,000 and up to $50,000 | Option 1 Claim at any Massachusetts Lottery claim center. |
| Option 2 Claim by mail. | |
| Over $50,000 and up to $103,000 | Claim your prize at any Massachusetts Lottery claim center. |
| Over $103,000 | Claim your prize at the Massachusetts Lottery Headquarters. |
Here are the taxes withheld from lottery winnings for U.S. citizens or residents within the state of Massachusetts.
| Winnings | Tax | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| $600 to $5,000 | State Tax | 5% |
| Federal Tax | 0% | |
| Total: 5% |
| Winnings | Tax | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Over $5,000 | State Tax | 5% |
| Federal Tax | 24% | |
| Total: 29% |
If the winner is not a U.S. citizen or resident, the Massachusetts Lottery withholds a greater proportion of winnings as taxes.
| Winnings | Tax | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Over $600 | State Tax | 5% |
| Federal Tax | 30% | |
| Total: 35% |
You must be at least 18 years old to buy lotto tickets in Massachusetts. However, an adult who has a winning ticket can claim it in the name of someone younger than age 18. In this case, the state will make payment directly to the minor.
Are you
wondering where to cash lotto tickets in Massachusetts? If the amount you win
is $599 or less, you can cash your lotto ticket at any authorized lottery
retailer. A winning prize that ranges from $600 to $100,000 can be claimed at a
lottery claim center, while a winner for a prize amounting to more than
$100,000 must redeem it at the headquarters of the Mass Lottery.
If you win a large sum of money in a lottery, you may want to seek the assistance of an attorney or financial advisor before you cash your ticket. Seeking financial advice can help ensure that the claims process will go smoothly.
The state
of Mass makes it mandatory for all big lottery winners to reveal the following
information to the public:
You may
want to consult an attorney before you claim any large lottery prizes. While
Massachusetts requires you to reveal your identity, you may be able to redeem
your winnings through a trust as a way to retain your anonymity.
Contact the
Massachusetts State Lottery claims department immediately and provide details
such as the lottery game you played and where and when you purchased the
ticket. Be sure to sign the back of your lottery ticket.
Lottery
winners in Mass are allowed to claim their prizes within a year of the lottery
draw date.
Regardless
of the amount you won in a lottery, MA Lottery will withhold 5% of your prize
money and send it to the Massachusetts Department of Revenue. If you win $5,000
or more, an additional 24% of your prize will be withheld and paid to the
Internal Revenue Service.
The lottery
consists of a large selection of games. To understand how to win the MA
lottery, look carefully at each game's rules and criteria for winning.
You can
play an array of daily draw games, scratch tickets and instant ticket games in
Massachusetts. These draw games include Mass Cash, Mega Millions with optional
Megaplier, Megabucks Doubler, Powerball with optional Powerplay, and The
Numbers Game. The instant games include
Lucky 7, Cashword to name a few and much more.
To win the
grand prize for The Numbers Game, you have to match all of the four winning
numbers that come up during the draw.
If you want
to play and want to know how to win Mass Cash lottery, you have to pick five
numbers from one to 35. If your chosen numbers match all of the five winning
numbers, you'll win the $100,000 jackpot.
Many games
in the United States offer a quick pick option. If you select this option, you
let the computer system randomly pick the numbers for you instead of choosing
them yourself.
You're allowed
to purchase any number of tickets you want for a specific draw.
Yes. Playing as a group is one of the most preferred ways to participate in lotteries. While you have to split the prize money among your group members, you may have a higher chance of winning.
In general,
you won't be able to cancel a lottery ticket after it prints unless it's for a 3
or 4 number game. Double-check the numbers on the play slip to make sure
they're the ones you want to submit before making the purchase.
Massachusetts State Lottery Commission
(781) 849-5555
MA Lottery office
150 Mount Vernon Street
Dorchester, MA 02125-3573
Braintree
Regional Office
(781) 849-5601
BraintreeOffice
1515 Washington Street
Braintree, MA 02184
Lawrence
Regional Office
(978) 975-2674
Lawrence exterior (1)
Stadium Plaza, 160 Winthrop Avenue
Lawrence, MA 01843
New Bedford
Regional Office
(508) 985-9892
New Bedford Regional Office image
200 Theodore Rice Boulevard
New Bedford, MA 02745
West
Springfield Retail Center
(413) 781-3880
West Springfield exterior
383 Memorial Avenue, Century Plaza
West Springfield, MA 01089
Worcester
Regional Office
(508) 755-7855
Gold Star entrance
135 Gold Star Boulevard
Worcester, MA 01606
Cashing of prizes up to $103,000 available at all of the above locations. All payouts over $103,000 must be claimed at our Dorchester Headquarters.
Yes, the state of Massachusetts does have a Lottery APP which you can download on the official website Masslottery.com.
Yes, some
MA residents won the Mega Millions lottery. On March 23, 2018, seven coworkers
from Watertown, a suburb of Boston, collectively won a $656 million Mega
Millions prize. This was the second largest prize in U. S. lottery history.
Supporting
351 Cities and Towns
Each year, the Massachusetts State Lottery returns net profits to the Commonwealth for distribution of essential unrestricted local aid to all 351 cities and towns. The cities and towns choose how they want to allocate the funds.
Season
Tickets can only be purchased or renewed online or by phone.
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