Claim a Prize

Prizes under $601
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Prizes under $601 may be claimed at any Lottery Agent location, Lottery office or by mail. 

Prizes $601-$103,000
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  • 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.

  • Prizes between $601-$103,000 may be claimed at a Lottery office location.

Prizes over $103,000
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Prizes over $103,000 must be claimed at Lottery Headquarters in Dorchester, MA. 

Mobile Cashing

Winning tickets between $601-$5,000 may be claimed using the Mass Lottery app's mobile cashing feature.

Steps for Claiming a Prize via the app:

  1. Download the free Mass Lottery app

  2. Create or login to your Player Account

  3. Scan Instant and Draw game tickets to see if you’re a winner

  4. Start a mobile claim to have winnings added directly to your bank account

Mobile Cashing FAQsExternal Link Icon

Mail-In Claims

Claims for prizes up to and including $50,000 can be submitted by mail.

Mail-in Claim Checklist:

  1. Sign the back of your winning ticket

  2. Print and fill out the winner claim formExternal Link Icon for each winning ticket

  3. Include copies of your signed photo identification & proof of Social Security NumberExternal Link Icon for all prizes between $601 - $50,000

  4. Remember to keep copies of your claim form(s) and of the front and back of your ticket(s) before mailing

It is recommended, that claims be sent by certified or registered mail. The Lottery is not responsible for lost mail. Prize checks will be sent by mail.

Mail completed claims to:

Massachusetts State Lottery

P.O. Box 859036

Braintree, MA 02185-9036

In-Person Claims

Prizes of $601 up to and including $103,000 can be claimed at any Lottery office.  Prizes over $103,000 must be claimed at Lottery Headquarters in Dorchester. Find a Lottery office location. 

For prizes of $601 or more, all winners must present proof of positive identification. Learn moreExternal Link Icon about what to bring when you claim prizes of $601 or more.

Claimants of lifetime prizes must also provide a certified copy of birth certificate unless selecting a cash option (if available).

If you are claiming a prize by trust, please contact the Legal Department at trustclaim@masslottery.comExternal Link Icon  or by calling (617) 639-2599External Link Icon.