How to play Mass Cash | FAQs

We’ve put together a list of FAQs about the Mass Cash lottery game to make sure you have the best possible lottery experience. Cannot find your question here? You can also get in touch with our Customer Experience Team with your questions!


What is the Mass Cash lottery game?

Mass Cash is a fun daily lottery game from the state of Massachusetts. Official tickets for the lottery can be purchased from Jackpot.com website or app or any authorized retailer. It is a popular choice amongst many players.


When did the Mass Cash lottery game start?

Mass Cash was first introduced in Massachusetts in 1991, and since then the game has continued to grow in popularity. In 2011, the game moved from playing three nights a week to a nightly schedule, to the delight of fans of the game.


When is the draw?

Mass Cash draws take place every day at 9:00 p.m..


How to play Mass Cash?

Playing Mass Cash is easy. Select five numbers between 1 and 35, and complete as many entries as you wish. In case you don’t have your lucky numbers, you can use the ‘Quick Pick’ button to have the system randomly choose the numbers for you. One Mass Cash play costs $1.


How do I know if I won a Mass Cash prize?

If you win, you will be notified by email. You can also compare your numbers with the winning numbers from our Mass Cash results page, which is updated after every draw.
If you are unsure whether you’re one of the lucky winners, you may contact a member of our Customer Experience Team who will be more than happy to answer your questions.


What are the Mass Cash lottery prizes and odds?

There are only three different prize tiers in Mass Cash lottery, with specific prizes for each tier. The prizes are not shared: if multiple players match all the winning numbers, they will each receive a $100,000 jackpot. The probability of winning Mass Cash jackpot is 1 in 324,632 and overall odds are 1 in 72.
You can find the different Mass Cash prize tiers, the odds of winning and the estimated prize amount for each specific tier in the table below:

Win TypePrizeOdds of Winning
5 of 5$100,0001:324,632
4 of 5$2501:2,164.21
3 of 5$101:74.63


How are the Mass Cash lottery prizes paid out?

All prizes (up to $599) will be paid directly into your player account at the earliest possible time. Once the winnings have been deposited in your account, you can then withdraw them into your bank account if you wish or use them to spend on future ticket purchases. As for larger amounts, you need to claim the jackpot prize yourself at a lottery redemption center after your physical ticket is safely delivered to you.