Massachusetts Megabucks Prizes & Odds
Every prize and the odds of winning it on one play.
Odds of winning any prize: 1 in 39.33.
Match 6$1.7MNext jackpotOdds to win: 1 in 7,059,052
Match 5$5,000Odds to win: 1 in 30,961
Match 4$200Odds to win: 1 in 669
Match 3$4Odds to win: 1 in 42
5% state tax is withheld from prizes over $600, plus 24% federal tax from prizes over $5,000. What a prize pays after taxes
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- Keep MoreMassachusetts Lottery Tax Calculator Taken as cash, the $1.7 million jackpot leaves about $647,000 after taxes.
- After You WinHow to Claim a Massachusetts Lottery Prize Up to $600 at any lottery retailer. You have one year to claim.
- Before You PlayMassachusetts Lottery Draw Times Drawn Mon, Wed and Sat at 9:00 PM ET. Sales close at the drawing, 9:00 PM ET.
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Answers about Massachusetts Megabucks prizes and odds
How much does Massachusetts Megabucks pay?
On a $2 play, Match 6 wins the jackpot, an estimated $1.7 million (odds 1 in 7,059,052). Match 5 wins $5,000 (1 in 30,961), Match 4 $200 (1 in 669) and Match 3 $4 (1 in 42).
Do you win anything with 3 numbers on Massachusetts Megabucks?
Yes: Match 3 wins $4. Fewer than 3 numbers win nothing.
What are the odds of winning Massachusetts Megabucks?
The odds of winning any prize are 1 in 39.33. Match 6 wins the jackpot, an estimated $1.7 million, odds 1 in 7,059,052.
Are Massachusetts Megabucks winnings taxed?
Massachusetts taxes lottery winnings at 5%. 5% state tax is withheld from prizes over $600, plus 24% federal tax from prizes over $5,000.
How do you claim Massachusetts Megabucks winnings?
Claim a Massachusetts Lottery prize $600 or less at any retailer or a Lottery office, over $600 to $103,000 at a Lottery office and over $103,000 at Dorchester Headquarters, within one year of the drawing. Prizes up to $50,000 can be claimed by mail.
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