Megabucks is the Massachusetts State Lottery’s home-grown jackpot game, drawn three nights a week exclusively in the Bay State. Players pick six numbers from 1 to 44 for $2 per play, chasing a jackpot that starts at a guaranteed $500,000 and rolls over until someone matches all six numbers. In November 2023 the game was revamped: the Doubler multiplier was retired, the number field shrank from 49 to 44, a Monday drawing was added, and non-jackpot prizes doubled.
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How to Play
For $2 per play, choose six numbers from 1 to 44 at any Massachusetts Lottery retailer, or ask for a Quic Pic — our lottery number generator can pick them for you. Play the same numbers for multiple consecutive drawings on one ticket. Match all six to win the jackpot; unclaimed jackpots roll over and grow. Winners take the jackpot as an annuity (20 equal annual payments over 20 years) or a one-time cash payment — choose within 60 days of the drawing or it is paid as annuity automatically. Multiple jackpot winners split equally.
Prizes and Odds
The prize tiers and odds below are confirmed on the Massachusetts Lottery’s official Megabucks game page.
| Match | Prize | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 6 of 6 | Jackpot (starts at $500,000) | 1 in 7,059,052 |
| 5 of 6 | $5,000 | 1 in 30,961 |
| 4 of 6 | $200 | 1 in 669 |
| 3 of 6 | $4 | 1 in 42 |
Overall odds of winning a prize are approximately 1 in 39.3. Prizes are based on a $2 play.
Drawing Schedule
Megabucks drawings are held three evenings a week — Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday — at 9:00 p.m. (the official Mass Lottery game page prints the time without a timezone label; Massachusetts is an Eastern Time state). Check live and past results on the official Past Results tool at masslottery.com. Tickets must be purchased before sales close on draw days. Verify your numbers with our lottery ticket checker, or study hot and cold lottery numbers for your next picks. Prefer the national games? See Powerball results and Mega Millions results.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Massachusetts Megabucks results for tonight?
The latest winning numbers are posted on masslottery.com shortly after each Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday drawing; use the Lottery’s Past Results tool for full histories.
Is Megabucks the same as Megabucks Doubler?
Megabucks Doubler was the game’s name from 2009 to 2023. In November 2023 the Doubler multiplier was dropped, the name reverted to Megabucks, the price went from $1 to $2, the field shrank from 49 to 44, and a Monday drawing was added.
How much does a Megabucks ticket cost?
$2 per play (changed from $1 in November 2023, when non-jackpot prizes doubled).
How long do I have to claim a Megabucks prize?
Within one year of the drawing date, per official Lottery regulations (961 CMR 2.38). Unclaimed prizes are forfeited.
Can Megabucks jackpot winners take a lump sum?
Yes: 20 annual annuity payments or a one-time cash payment, chosen within 60 days of the drawing (annuity is the default).