Massachusetts Draw Game Lineup
The Massachusetts State Lottery offers six draw games ranging from daily digit picks to multi-state jackpots. Massachusetts taxes lottery winnings at a flat 5%, with an additional 4% millionaire surtax on winnings above approximately $1.08 million, bringing the effective state rate to 9% for large prizes. Despite the tax bite, the Bay State remains one of the most active lottery markets in the country.
Numbers Game
The Numbers Game is a 4-digit game drawn twice daily at 2:00 PM and 9:00 PM ET. Each digit is chosen from 0 through 9, and digits can repeat. The game offers several play types:
- Exact Order: Match all 4 digits in precise order for the top prize
- Any Order: Match all 4 digits in any arrangement, with payouts varying by combination type
- Exact/Any Order: A combination wager covering both play styles
- Pairs: Match the front or back pair of digits in exact order
With two draws per day, the Numbers Game generates roughly 730 results per year, making it a rich dataset for frequency analysis.
Mass Cash
Mass Cash is a 5-from-35 game drawn twice daily, offering a fixed top prize of $100,000. Unlike jackpot games that roll over, Mass Cash pays the same amount every time someone hits all five numbers, which means the odds-to-payout ratio stays constant.
- Format: Pick 5 numbers from 1 to 35 (no bonus ball)
- Top Prize: $100,000 (fixed)
- Overall Odds: Approximately 1 in 324,632
- Draw Schedule: Twice daily
The twice-daily schedule and moderate pool size make Mass Cash one of the best games for pattern tracking.
Megabucks Doubler
Megabucks Doubler is Massachusetts' flagship in-state jackpot game. Pick 6 numbers from 1 to 49, with drawings held Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday evenings. The jackpot starts at $500,000 and rolls until someone wins.
- Format: Pick 6 numbers from 1 to 49
- Jackpot: Starts at $500,000, rolls over if no winner
- Doubler Feature: A Doubler indicator is drawn alongside the main numbers. If the Doubler is active, all non-jackpot prizes are doubled automatically.
- Draw Days: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday
- Overall Jackpot Odds: Approximately 1 in 13,983,816
Megabucks jackpots have exceeded $10 million on multiple occasions, making it the largest prize available exclusively to Massachusetts players.
Millionaire for Life
Millionaire for Life replaced Lucky for Life in February 2026. Pick 5 numbers from 1 to 58 plus a Millionaire Ball from 1 to 5. Drawings are held daily.
- Format: 5 from 1-58 + 1 Millionaire Ball from 1-5
- Top Prize: $1,000 per day for life ($365,000/year)
- Second Prize: $25,000 per year for life
- Draw Schedule: Daily
The annuity structure means winners avoid the lump-sum tax hit that comes with traditional jackpots.
Powerball & Mega Millions
Massachusetts participates in both multi-state games. Powerball draws Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday; Mega Millions draws Tuesday and Friday. Both offer jackpots that frequently exceed $100 million.
Which Game Should You Analyze?
If you prefer frequent data with consistent payouts, Mass Cash and the Numbers Game give you the most draws per week. For jackpot chasers, Megabucks Doubler offers better odds than the multi-state games while still delivering life-changing prizes. Start with our frequency analysis guide to identify patterns, or check the hot and cold numbers tool to see which numbers are trending.