Massachusetts raffle game results

Due to the COVID pandemic, operating hours for Massachusetts lottery offices and the claiming process may change at any time. While we are continually monitoring the latest updates provided by the lottery operators, we recommend that you contact your local lottery office to get the most up-to-date information before claiming a prize.

We appreciate your patience during this time. The claim period for tickets with expiration dates of Jan. To claim a prize by mail, send the signed winning ticket, a completed claim form, proof of your Social Security number, and a copy of your ID to:. Here are the taxes withheld from lottery winnings for U. If the winner is not a U.

Massachusetts Lottery tickets first went on sale in In , the popular Mass Cash lottery game was introduced. Massachusetts and five other states launched The Big Game in The Massachusetts Lottery launched Lucky for Life in and Keno in , offering players the opportunity to win something every four minutes.

Players must be 18 or older to purchase Massachusetts Lottery tickets. If an adult purchases a winning ticket and claims it in the name of a minor, the minor can receive the prize. The state makes public your name, place of residence, winning amount, photo, game played, and the date of your claim. However, we suggest you consult a legal professional before claiming any big lottery prize, as it may be possible to claim your prize through a trust to retain anonymity.

Contact the Massachusetts Lottery Claims Department. Remember to always sign the back of your ticket, which helps prove you own it in the event it's stolen or lost. In addition to covering prizes, profits from ticket sales are distributed among cities and towns in the state for unrestricted local aid. Local governments can use the money for whatever programs they choose. Lottery winnings in Massachusetts are subject to both state and federal income tax, and the Massachusetts Lottery withholds a part of some lottery winnings for tax purposes.

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Skip table of contents. Show More Table of contents. Show Table of Contents. Hosting a raffle. Only certain organizations can hold raffles Only a veterans, church or religious, fraternal or fraternal benefit society, educational or charitable, civic or service club, or other club or organization operated exclusively for nonprofit purposes may hold a raffle.

This means: a for-profit entity cannot hold a raffle for itself or for a nonprofit; and an individual cannot hold a raffle. This means the organization cannot: organize one week and have a raffle the next week; and be incorporated or otherwise organized in another state. Obtaining a permit. The permit application must include: the name and address of organization; the evidence it relies on to qualify for a permit; the names of three officers or members who are responsible for the raffle; and the uses to which the net proceeds will be applied.

The process to obtain a permit is as follows: The permit application is submitted and reviewed by the City or Town Clerk. It then goes to the Chief of Police who decides whether or not to endorse it. If endorsed by the Police Chief, it is returned to the Clerk who issues the permit. The Clerk issues a permit valid for one calendar year and sends a copy to the Commissioner of Public Safety and to the Lottery Commission.

The Lottery Commission sends a financial form for the organization to complete within 10 days after the raffle is completed. If the application is not endorsed by the Chief of Police or not approved by the Clerk within 30 days of applying, the organization may seek judicial review in the District Court. Additional Requirements. Those are people who: 1 were members of the organization for at least 3 months prior to the raffle; 2 paid any required fees or dues to the organization; and 3 have met all other conditions for being a member in good standing with the organization.

The raffle tickets, or a written notice given to the purchaser prior to selling the ticket, must disclose: 1 the drawing date; 2 a full and fair description of the prize; 3 the appraised value of the prize when purchased from a third party, the organization must have an independent appraisal by a licensed appraiser ; 4 a date when the prize is available for inspection; 5 the amount of the ticket price that goes to charitable purposes; 6 the minimum or maximum number of tickets to be sold and what happens if the minimum is not reached; 7 that a prize is considered to be ordinary income by the Internal Revenue Service IRS ; 8 that no part of a raffle ticket purchase is considered a charitable contribution by the IRS; and 9 depositing the ticket or other material in connection with the raffle in the mail is a violation of federal law and may lead to criminal penalties.

If there are any changes to the terms of the raffle such as the nature or value of the prize or a postponement of the drawing date , the organization must notify all purchasers and give them a chance to rescind their purchase.

If the prize is not awarded, the organization must notify ticket purchasers and return all of the money received within 30 days. No member or employee of the organization or their immediate family members may purchase tickets to the raffle or win the prize. No raffle tickets may be given away by the organization, its members, employees, or agents. Record Keeper The record keeper shall: have been a member of the organization for a minimum of two years prior to the raffle; maintain a list of members of the organization; maintain a list of those members authorized to sell raffle tickets or participate in any way in the promotion or operation of the raffle; maintain all documents concerning the prize or prizes to be raffled; maintain all permits, licenses, and other documents required for the raffle; keep a record of the raffle ticket purchaser's name and address and purchase date; keep the ticket stubs used to conduct the drawing; and be responsible for keeping and distributing raffle tickets, the safekeeping of ticket stubs and maintaining all records relating to the raffle, including bills of sale, agreements, appraisals, permits, licenses, ledger books, and any other documents required to show the proceeds and expenses of the raffle.

Activities after the raffle. Frequently asked questions about raffles. A: No, there is no limit on the number of raffles that can be held. Q: What is the difference between a raffle and a promotion?

A: No, a silent auction is not considered gaming activity. Q: Can a nonprofit organization hold an online raffle? Feedback Did you find what you were looking for on this webpage? Do you have anything else to tell us? Please tell us what you were looking for.

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