Is Mega Millions sold in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts Lottery. Select five numbers between 1-70 and one Mega Ball number between 1-25. You can select the numbers manually or choose Quic Pic for the Lottery computer to randomly select your numbers. Each Mega Millions play costs $2.

Where in MA was Mega Millions ticket sold?

WOBURN, Mass. —

The winning $31 million Mega Millions jackpot ticket was sold at a gas station in Woburn, Massachusetts. One ticket holder matched all six numbers drawn Tuesday night – the white balls 7, 9, 18, 29 and 39, plus the gold Mega Ball 13, to win the estimated $31 million prize.

When can you buy Mega Millions tickets until in Massachusetts?

Mega Millions — Drawings take place on Tuesdays and Fridays at 11 p.m. Ticket sales close at 10:45 p.m.

Where can I play Mega Millions in Massachusetts?

Mega Millions tickets can be purchased at any Massachusetts lottery retailer across the state, check Mass Lottery's location finder to look for lottery retailers near you.

Has anyone in Massachusetts ever won Mega Millions?

These are the fourth and fifth Mega Millions jackpots won in Massachusetts since 2002, when the game expanded and its name was changed from The Big Game to Mega Millions. The largest jackpot ever won in any game in Massachusetts is a $758.7 million Powerball jackpot won in the August 23, 2017 drawing.

Two million-dollar Mega Millions tickets sold in Massachusetts

Can Mega Millions winners remain anonymous in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts allows lottery winners to claim their winnings in the name of a trust. Because the trustee of a trust is the legal titleholder to property in the trust, for the benefit of the true winner, lottery winners can hire a trustee to claim the prize for them, thus keeping their identity a secret.

Which state wins most Mega Millions?

In the 20-plus years that Mega Millions has been held, these states have won the most Mega Millions jackpots, according to the Mega Millions website: New York – 42. California – 37. New Jersey – 25.

What states Cannot play Mega Millions?

But five — Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada and Utah — have passed on the opportunity or vetoed proposals to participate in statewide or multi-state lottery programs. That doesn't stop people from playing, of course.

How do I claim my Mega Millions prize in Massachusetts?

Prizes up to and including $600 may be claimed at any Lottery Agent location, Lottery office or by mail. Prizes between $601 - $5,000 may be claimed via mobile cashing on the Mass Lottery app. Prizes up to and including $50,000 may be claimed by mail.

Does Boston have Mega Millions?

The cash option on the prize is $16.3 million

A Mega Millions jackpot hasn't been hit in Massachusetts since 2012, and this is the fourth jackpot in the game to hit in the Bay State since 2002. Prize winners have a year to claim their money, which they must do at the Massachusetts Lottery headquarters in Dorchester.

What channel is the Mega Millions drawing on in Massachusetts?

Tonight's Mega Millions jackpot... - WCVB Channel 5 Boston | Facebook.

Is Megabucks only in Massachusetts?

Tickets for Megabucks Doubler can be purchased for $1 each, and can only be bought in Massachusetts, according to the lottery. “To play, you must pick six numbers between 1 and 49 or choose Quic Pic, which randomly picks the six numbers for you,” the lottery said.

Does 2 correct numbers win anything in Mega Millions?

What do I win if I get 2 numbers on Mega Millions? Matching two numbers won't win anything in Mega Millions unless one of the numbers is the Mega Ball. A ticket matching one of the five numbers and the Mega Ball is worth $4.

Who won the million dollar lottery in Massachusetts?

Jary Rodriguez Temac of East Boston bought a ticket at Neptune Liquors in East Boston and won $1 million. She chose the cash option and walked away with a one-time payment of $650,000 before taxes Wednesday. The game has three $25 million prizes, five $2 million prizes and 15 $1 million prizes.

What days is Mega Millions in Massachusetts?

Mega Millions drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m.

Who won the 31 million winner?

$31M Lotto Max Draw winner announced

Atlantic Lottery says the winner of the $31 million Lotto Max Draw ticket is 83-year-old Marie McCarthy of New Waterford, N.S. – the Cape Breton community where the ticket was sold.

What happens if you win the lottery in MA?

Lottery winnings

You must include winnings from the Massachusetts state lottery and non-Massachusetts lotteries in your Massachusetts gross income. If you win more than $600 the payer must give you a Forms W-2G when you receive your winnings. If not, they must send you the form before January 31 of the following year.

How much taxes on 1 million dollars lottery winnings in Massachusetts?

Prizes received by Massachusetts residents from the Massachusetts lottery or from lotteries, raffles, races, beano or other events of chance, are includible in Massachusetts gross income and are taxable at the rate of five percent (5%) plus surcharge.

Where can I collect my lottery winnings in MA?

What state has the most lottery jackpot winners?

What states can Mega Millions winners remain anonymous?

Winners of $1 million or more can choose to remain anonymous in Texas and West Virginia, according to respective lottery officials. In Virginia, that threshold is $10 million. North Dakota lottery winners also have the option to remain anonymous, regardless of the size of their prize.

Is Mega Millions sold in every state?

Mega Millions (originally known as The Big Game in 1996 and renamed, temporarily, to The Big Game Mega Millions six years later) is an American multijurisdictional lottery game; as of January 30, 2020, it is offered in 45 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

How long does it take to receive Mega Millions lottery winnings?

When you win a Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot, there is a 15-day waiting period between the draw date and when the jackpot will be paid out, as money from ticket sales needs to be collected in order to pay out the jackpot.

Do quick picks ever win the Powerball?

Yes, quick picks have won the Powerball, although the odds of matching all the Powerball numbers for any given ticket are about 1 in 292 million. However, it does happen; the biggest Powerball jackpot ever, worth $1.

What are the luckiest Mega Millions numbers?