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Massachusetts sells tickets for all three national jackpot games — Powerball, Mega Millions, and Millionaire for Life, alongside 3 state-only draw games like Megabucks Doubler and MassCash. LotteryMap has verified 6 jackpot wins here totaling $1.22B, topped by a $758.7M prize in Watertown, still the largest on record. Massachusetts withholds an additional 5% in state tax on top of the IRS's 24% federal withholding. Anonymous via trust only here. The luckiest retailer tracked in Massachusetts so far is Handy Variety in Watertown.
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National Jackpot Games
Massachusetts sells tickets for all three national jackpot games. Powerball's current estimated jackpot is $687M, next drawn Monday, Oct 26; Mega Millions stands at $443M, next drawn Tuesday, Oct 27; Millionaire for Life offers a top prize of $1M/yr for life, next drawn Tonight, 11:15 PM ET.
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🏆 Massachusetts Jackpot Winners
LotteryMap has verified 6 jackpot wins in Massachusetts since 2004 — 3 on Powerball and 3 on Mega Millions — spread across 4 cities. Massachusetts has produced the most, with 3 of the 6 tracked wins.
The largest of these was also the most recent: $758.7M, sold at Handy Variety in Watertown on August 23, 2017. Average jackpot size for a Massachusetts winner works out to $203.6M.
Massachusetts's recorded wins span 13 years. Of the 6 winners, 3 are publicly named on record and 3 claimed anonymously.
🎟️ Massachusetts Scratch Ticket Winners
43 verified scratch-off top-prize wins tracked in Massachusetts, worth $381.8M combined. "MILLIONS" has produced the most, with 3 of the 43 tracked wins.
The most recent was $4,000,000 on "$4,000,000 PLATINUM JACKPOT" at Great Harbor Market in Edgartown, claimed June 12, 2026. The single largest payout on record here was $25,000,000, sold at Cumberland #6702 in Turners Falls. These wins span 38 cities across Massachusetts.
🎫 Massachusetts Scratch-Off Games
Massachusetts currently sells 129 active scratch tickets, priced from $1 to $50. The 8 shown below are the highest-price tickets on sale — sorted highest first.
Across all 129 games, $157.6M in advertised top prizes is still unclaimed. 10 of the 128 games we can verify a remaining-prize count for have already given out every advertised top prize — copies of those tickets may still be on shelves even though the top tier is gone.
Massachusetts State Games
Massachusetts also runs 3 state-only games beyond Powerball and Mega Millions: Megabucks Doubler (bonus multiplier game), MassCash (state draw game), and Numbers (3-digit numbers game).
LotteryMap tracks Powerball, Mega Millions, and scratch-off tickets directly with verified results and odds. State-only draw games like these change by state and over time, so for exact winning numbers, draw times, and odds on these games, the Massachusetts Lottery's own site is the accurate source — tap any game above to go straight there.
📅 Massachusetts Draw Schedule
Massachusetts players can play 3 draw games on the schedule below, all times Eastern. Some games here draw daily, so there's a fresh chance to win almost every night.
That adds up to 12 separate drawings a week across Massachusetts's 3 games.
🗓️ Recent Massachusetts Results (Last 90 Days)
Every Powerball and Mega Millions draw Massachusetts players were eligible for over the past three months — 15 Powerball draws and 15 Mega Millions draws in this window.
For which numbers have come up most and least often across these results, see the hot & cold breakdown below.
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🔥 Massachusetts Hot & Cold Numbers
These are historical draw-frequency statistics only — not predictions. Every drawing is an independent random event, so past frequency has no effect on future odds. Each number has exactly the same chance of being drawn next time, regardless of how often it's appeared recently.
Over the last 38 Powerball draws Massachusetts players were eligible for, the most-drawn main numbers were 42 (6x), then 04, 15, 21, 54, 55, 57, 58 and 65 (5x each). Across 26 Mega Millions draws, the most-drawn main numbers were 51 and 68 (5x each), then 07, 26, 30, 48 and 57 (4x each).
On the cold end for Powerball, the least-drawn main numbers were 43 (not drawn at all). The most-drawn Powerball itself was 09 (4x). For Mega Millions, the least-drawn main numbers were 39, 44, 45 and 52 (not drawn at all), plus 1 more tied. The most-drawn Mega Ball was 17 (3x).
With about 38 draws, most of the gap between "hot" and "cold" is ordinary random variation. Numbers marked 0× were not drawn at all in the window.
Full 90-day rankings, overdue numbers and a number checker: Powerball hot & cold numbers · Mega Millions hot & cold numbers · all games
🎯 Massachusetts Lottery Odds
Official published odds per $1–$5 ticket, by prize tier. Powerball costs $2 to play and pays out something on 1 in 24.9. Mega Millions costs $5 to play and pays out something on 1 in 23. Millionaire for Life costs $5 to play and pays out something on 1 in 8.46. These are the same fixed, official odds nationwide — nothing about buying a ticket in Massachusetts specifically changes them.
Powerball ($2/play)
Overall odds of winning any prize: 1 in 24.9
Mega Millions ($5/play)
Overall odds of winning any prize: 1 in 23
Millionaire for Life ($5/play)
Overall odds of winning any prize: 1 in 8.46
💰 Claiming Your Massachusetts Lottery Prize
An unsigned ticket is effectively a bearer instrument — whoever holds it can typically claim it. Sign the back as soon as you confirm a win.
Massachusetts's claim window typically falls somewhere between 90 days and 1 year from the draw date, and can vary by game. Don't rely on a generic number — check the official deadline.
🎲 Related Lottery Games
Every game Massachusetts players can buy a ticket for, all 6 in one place — national jackpot draws tracked directly on LotteryMap, state-only games linked out to the official Massachusetts Lottery site.
About Massachusetts Lottery
Massachusetts Lottery — State Details
Massachusetts participates in 6 lottery games, including Powerball (drawn Monday, Wednesday & Saturday), Mega Millions (drawn Tuesday & Friday), Millionaire for Life (drawn nightly). State-exclusive games include Megabucks Doubler, MassCash, Numbers.
LotteryMap has tracked 6 jackpot winners in Massachusetts, representing $1.22B in verified prize money. The largest recorded Massachusetts jackpot was $758.7M, won on August 23, 2017 at Handy Variety in Watertown. The luckiest retailer in the state is Handy Variety in Watertown, which has sold 1 major winning ticket.
💡 Massachusetts is one of the highest per-capita lottery revenue states in the US. Lottery proceeds return billions to cities and towns through local aid programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Powerball draws at 10:59 PM ET on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Mega Millions draws at 11:00 PM ET on Tuesday and Friday.
Compare your ticket numbers with the winning numbers shown above. The gold/colored ball must match the Powerball or Mega Ball. You can also use the official Massachusetts lottery website or visit any authorized retailer.
Small prizes can be claimed at any authorized lottery retailer. Larger prizes require visiting a Massachusetts lottery office. Jackpot winners should contact the Massachusetts lottery directly.
Powerball jackpot odds are 1 in 292,201,338. Mega Millions jackpot odds are 1 in 290,472,336. See the full odds table above for every prize tier, including much better odds for smaller prizes.
No. Lottery drawings are independent random events — a number's recent frequency has zero effect on whether it's drawn next. The hot/cold section above is historical trivia, not a strategy.
Yes — the IRS automatically withholds 24% federal tax on prizes over $5,000. Massachusetts withholds an additional 5% in state tax. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Anonymous via trust only in Massachusetts. No blanket anonymity law, but prizes can be claimed in the name of a trust.
Yes — third-party lottery courier apps, which buy a real physical ticket from a licensed retailer on your behalf, are known to operate in Massachusetts. Availability and which apps operate here can change, so confirm current status before ordering.
🏪 Luckiest Lottery Stores in Massachusetts
These 4 Massachusetts retailers have sold 5 major winning tickets between them, worth $818.8M combined. Handy Variety in Watertown tops the list with 1 winning ticket sold.
🏙️ Winning Cities in Massachusetts
6 Massachusetts cities have produced a verified lottery win, totaling $874.2M in prize money. Watertown leads with $762.7M won there.
Other States
LotteryMap tracks live results, jackpot winners, and retailer directories for 46 states — not just Massachusetts. See how another state's odds, taxes, and claim rules compare.