Massachusetts LotteryInstant GamesOverall Odds

The top remaining instant game prizes, ranked from largest to smallest top prize, are as follows. For a complete list of remaining prizes for all games, visit our Mass Lottery Remaining Prizes page.

Overall Odds are the odds printed on the back of instant tickets and are the odds of winning ANY prize, including breakeven prizes. If you see Overall Odds such as 1 in 3.7, that does not mean that if you purchased four tickets that one of them is a guaranteed winner. Overall Odds are the odds of winning any prize, on average, over the entire run of the game.

Lottery players often check the REAL Odds™️, a LottoEdge exclusive. These odds are similar to Overall Odds; however, we strip out all breakeven prizes to show the odds of winning prizes greater than the price of the ticket.

Players ask this often and are typically wanting to know which game has the best Overall Odds. However, they don’t realize prize level odds are available and can vary greatly from game to game. The “BEST” game to play is going to vary player to player based on their unique prize goals and ticket budget.

Players often differ on what they mean when they ask which instant game wins the most. Let’s take a minute to breakdown two common interpretations:

Overall Odds – The best overall odds means the most frequent wins. However, these frequent wins are due to games being filled with small breakeven prizes or free tickets. While players may see more wins, these wins are typically just be winning the cost of the ticket.

Prize Payout – A higher Prize Payout indicates that a larger percentage of ticket sales are being returned to players as prizes. You will often see more expensive instant games having a higher prize payout percentage than less expensive games.

Massachusetts instant game prizes can be claimed up to 1 year after the end of game announcement.

Prizes up to $600 – Prizes up to and including $600 may be claimed at any Mass Lottery Agent location, Lottery office or by mail. 

Prizes $601 – $103,000:

• 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 (that’s an interesting prize cap) may be claimed at a Lottery office location.

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

All MA instant games released in the last 30 days are highlighted with a “NEW GAME!” tag.

PRO TIP – Many lottery players believe new instant games are “hot” and pay more frequently than older games. The truth is, new game releases sell a lot tickets initially because they are the new, flashy game. This increased volume of ticket sales will naturally result in more winners until ticket sales have normalized.

We always answer this question with a question – “Best odds to win what?”

The best odds to win depend greatly on your particular playing objectives. Are you aiming to win just enough to treat yourself to a fancy dinner, or are you dreaming of jackpot to set you up for retirement? Each lottery game, whether a scratch-off or a draw game, are different odds for various prizes, making some games more favorable to hitting specific types of prizes.

At LottoEdge we know that every player has their own unique goals and style of play. That’s why we offer more than different 20 scratch-off game rankings, complete with price filters to help you find the games with the best odds. Additionally, we provide Mass draw game odds comparisons for all your favorite lottery games.

The number of tickets on a roll of instant games can vary depending on the specific game’s price per ticket. Typically, a roll may have anywhere from 20 to 300 tickets, with the total cost ranging between $300 and $600.

For the most current information, it is best to consult your local MA lottery retailer.