Massachusetts State Lottery Reports $1.045 Billion FY 2026 Net Profit
Clara Williams 
The Massachusetts State Lottery generated $1.045 billion in net profit for the Commonwealth during fiscal year 2026, marking the sixth consecutive year the operator has surpassed the billion-dollar milestone. According to a report presented by State Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg, who chairs the lottery, the unaudited results cover the financial period beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026. Total revenues for the fiscal year reached approximately $5.904 billion across the lottery's diverse portfolio of draw games and instant scratch-off tickets.
Key Takeaways:
- Mass Lottery recorded $5.904 billion in total revenues.
- Keno operations reached a record high of $1.288 billion.
- Retailers earned $337.1 million in commissions and bonuses.
Keno and Scratch-Off Sales Drive $5.904 Billion Revenue
The Massachusetts State Lottery experienced significant retail engagement throughout the fiscal year, with players spending $3.808 billion exclusively on scratch-off tickets. Keno operations established a new all-time high for the state, generating $1.288 billion in sales to set a new operational record. The multi-state Powerball lottery game also contributed heavily to the broader performance metrics, driven by two separate jackpot cycles that exceeded the $1 billion mark during FY 2026. The expansive sales volume across these categories directly benefited the state's commercial partners, with retail operators earning a combined $337.1 million in commissions and bonuses for the year.
$4.379 Billion Prize Payouts and 146 New Millionaires
Throughout the fiscal year, Massachusetts State Lottery players claimed approximately $4.379 billion in total prize money. The operator reported a prize payout percentage of 74.19 across its gaming portfolio. These payouts resulted in the creation of 146 new millionaires who secured prizes of $1 million or higher. Ten of these million-dollar-plus payouts originated from Powerball drawings, while the remaining 136 major prizes were won via scratch-off tickets. The single largest individual payout of the fiscal year was a $25 million top prize, which a player claimed on the $50 $25,000,000 Mega Money scratch-off game.
Online Lottery Launch to Support Early Childhood Education
While the current financial results remain unaudited, Goldberg indicated she does not anticipate substantial changes to the final figures. The fiscal milestone coincides with the Massachusetts State Lottery's strategic expansion into digital sales this week. Goldberg stated that the launch of the online lottery platform will build upon the operator's success while expanding its positive impact across the state by supporting early childhood education and care. Executive Director Mark William Bracken emphasized his pride in the lottery's ability to contribute over $1 billion to the state. Bracken noted that the organization is already seeing revenue from the new online sales channel. He indicated that the net profits from this digital expansion will specifically support early childhood educational grants, building on the strong foundation established by retail Keno and Powerball sales.
