Massachusetts Lottery

Massachusetts lottery gambling is among the most beloved forms of entertainment available to its residents, having been around for over 50 years and available across thousands of locations in Massachusetts. Each year it generates over $1 billion in revenues to the state while paying out millions in prizes to its lucky winners.

MA Lottery also provides instant win games such as scratch-offs. While these usually pay out less, they still provide the chance for jackpot-level prizes to be won.

MA Lottery typically offers single-state games, though some multi-state options such as Powerball and Mega Millions may be available as well. Powerball offers traditional five-number lottery play that rewards players when matching certain sets of numbers during drawings; Mega Millions allows users to select six numbers between 1-9 with Megaplier option to increase winnings other than jackpot.

The MA Lottery provides patrons with access to its mobile app that provides information and results regarding games and results, but is unable to purchase tickets online through it; players must visit an approved retailer instead. Although legislative efforts to allow online lottery play have been attempted in the past without success.

MA Lottery Keno is one of its most beloved instant win games, emulating the version played at all-night buffets and coffee shops throughout the US. While its prize pool stands at $500,000, its high odds attract hopeful players every time the drawing occurs.

Although it is not possible to purchase tickets directly from the Massachusetts Lottery online, third-party apps offer customers a way around this hurdle. One such app, Jackpocket, allows residents of Massachusetts to play Powerball and Mega Millions from their smartphones – providing maximum convenience!