Massachusetts Lottery News - August 28, 2025

No Jackpot Winner in Mass Cash Evening Drawing

The Massachusetts State Lottery’s Mass Cash Evening drawing on Thursday, August 28, failed to produce a jackpot winner, leaving the top prize of $100,000 unclaimed. The winning numbers were:

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Twenty-seven players matched four of five numbers, each winning $500, and 1,125 players matched three numbers, each winning $20.

Keno Sales Hit Record High

Keno continued its strong performance, with August sales climbing 3.1% over July, setting a new monthly record of $142.6 million. State Lottery Executive Director Mark Bracken attributed the surge to recent prize enhancements, saying, “Our players love the fast-paced nature of Keno, and these record sales ensure we can continue to deliver more to our communities.”

Online Lottery Platform Contract Awarded

In a related development, the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission voted unanimously to award a five-year contract to Aristocrat Interactive to launch the Commonwealth’s first full-service iLottery platform next summer. The agreement, effective July 1, 2026, includes eInstants, draw games, and third-party aggregation, with potential extensions totaling an additional nine years.

Commission Chair Deborah B. Goldberg remarked, “This partnership will help us maintain over $1 billion in annual local aid, even as competition from online gaming intensifies.”

Next Drawings

Mass Cash Evening: Friday, August 29, 9:00 pm ET, jackpot $100,000
Numbers Game Midday: Friday, August 29, 2:00 pm ET, top prize $25,000
Powerball®: Saturday, August 30, 10:59 pm ET, estimated jackpot $950 million (cash option $428.9 million)
Mega Millions®: Tuesday, September 2, 11:00 pm ET, estimated jackpot $258 million

Players are reminded to check tickets before discarding them, as unclaimed prizes of up to $1,000 can be claimed within one year at any Lottery office.