The Massachusetts State Lottery was established by the legislature in 1971, in response to the need for revenues for the 351 cities and towns of the Commonwealth.
The Lottery began with sales of tickets for its original weekly drawing called “The Game”in March 1972. Then in May 1974, Massachusetts introduced a game that would revolutionize the lottery industry in the United States. The “Instant Game” was the first “scratch” ticket, with a top instant prize of $10,000. There were also three monthly drawings in the “Instant Game”, for $100,000 and $1,000 a year for life.
Today, the Lottery introduces 24-28 new instant games each year and is a national leader in sales.
The Lottery also offers a variety of on-line, or computerized, games including: The Numbers Game, Megabucks, Mass Cash, CASH WinFall, KENO, and the multi-state Mega Millions game.
To provide an operating structure for the Lottery, the Legislature established a five-member commission that includes the State Treasurer as Chairperson, the Secretary of Public Safety, the State Comptroller, and two gubernatorial appointees.
The Commissioners oversee and provide final approval of the types of games, the consumer prices of games, the prize structure of games, the methods of prize payment, and the licensing of agents.
The Lottery Commission meets on a regular basis to discuss all Lottery operations.

WFXT FOX 25 Interview with Treasurer Tim Cahill on the Relationship with the New England Patriots
BOSTON, Massachusetts (June 3, 2009): Interview conducted by WFXT FOX 25 and Transcribed by Lottery Insider Staff....................Subscribers

The Lottery and the New England Patriots Announce A Partnership To Develop A New Instant Ticket
BOSTON, Massachusetts (May 21, 2009) - The Massachusetts State Lottery and the New England Patriots announced today that they are developing the first licensed NFL instant ticket. The announcement comes just days after the NFL owners voted to allow teams to partner with lotteries throughout the country.......................Subscribers

Pollard Banknote Awarded Secondary Instant Ticket Contract With The Massachusetts Lottery
YPSILANTI, Michigan (May 22, 2009) -- Pollard Banknote was recently awarded a secondary contract with the Massachusetts Lottery to supply instant lottery tickets and related services. The three-year contract is scheduled to commence in July 2009, with two one-year extensions possible at the Lottery’s option...................Subscribers

Lottery Developing Patriots Scratch Ticket
BOSTON, Massachusetts (May 21, 2009) – On the heels of a $5 Red Sox Lottery scratch ticket, state officials and the New England Patriots are developing the first NFL instant ticket.......................Subscribers

Massachusetts Senate Considering a Plan to Cash in on Powerball Game
BOSTON, Massachusetts (May 20, 2009) -- The Massachusetts Senate is reported to be considering a plan to join the national Powerball multi-state lottery game as a way to generate an additional $25 million in state aid to cities and towns................Subscribers

Lottery Launches Megabucks Doubler
MASSACHUSETTS, USA (April 28, 2009 -- The Massachusetts State Lottery enters a new era on Saturday with the inaugural drawing for Megabucks Doubler, an exciting revamp of its oldest jackpot game. Designed in the image of Megabucks, the improved game will create much bigger jackpots and higher lower-tier prizes.........................Subscribers

Ethics Commission Closes File on Conflict of Interest Allegations Against Treasurer
BOSTON, Massachusetts (April 23, 2009) -- State ethics law enforcers have completed their review of conflict of interest allegations against Treasurer Tim Cahill and closed the case Local news sources reported today....................Subscribers

Early Reviews for Megabucks Makeover Have Been Favorable
SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts (April 13, 2009) - Megabucks is getting a makeover. Starting May 2, the twice-weekly drawing will boost its payoffs - but lower the chance of winning them - in a bid to lift its sagging profile with the ticket-buying public.........................Subscribers

Lottery Looking to Attract Advertisers for Keno Monitors and Scratch Tickets
BOSTON, Massachusetts (April 3, 2009) -- The Massachusetts State Lottery Commission approved a contract yesterday that will pay the Fenway Sports Group $10,000 a month plus a percentage of whatever advertising revenue the sports-marketing spin-off of the Red Sox is able to attract for the lottery...............Subscribers

Lottery Commission Approves Funds to defend Treasurer and Lottery Director Against Lawsuit, Also Approves Lottery Makeover
BOSTON, Massachusetts (April 2, 2009) – The State Lottery Commission voted Thursday to pay up to $300,000 to defend Treasurer Tim Cahill and lottery executive director Mark Cavanagh against a bingo software company lawsuit...............Subscribers

Boston Celtics Announce Massachusetts State Lottery Returns as Presenting Sponsor of the Team’s Playoff Run
BOSTON, Massachusetts (March 23, 2009) - The Boston Celtics and the Massachusetts State Lottery announced a partnership that will make The Lottery presenting sponsor of the team's playoff run for a second consecutive season.............Subscribers

Plummeting Lottery Sales Impact Cities and Towns Funding
BOSTON, Massachusetts (March 24, 2009) – According to local media reports the state Lottery’s total revenue estimates have plummeted from $1.025 billion in October to..................Subscribers

Massachusetts Lottery Takes Gamble, Changes Megabucks Game
BOSTON, Massachusetts (March 20, 2009) – The Massachusetts Lottery plans to restructure its long-standing Megabucks game...................Subscribers

House Speaker Rejects Lottery Privatization
BOSTON, Massachusetts (March 4, 2009) -- Privatizing the state Lottery would prove a short-sighted solution to the system’s sagging revenues, House Speaker Robert DeLeo is reported to have said Tuesday....................Subscribers

Massachusetts Treasurer Proposes Privatizing State Lottery
BOSTON, Massachusetts (March 4, 2009) - Massachusetts Treasurer Tim Cahill proposed privatizing the state lottery and licensing thousands of gaming [slot] machines....................Subscribers

City Board Balking at Keno Lounges in Stores
NORWOOD, Massachusetts Feb 19, 2009 - In the face of recent requests to install Keno monitors in some convenience stores, selectmen are telling the state lottery they will object to any new requests unless there are restrictions prohibiting tables and chairs in those and similar establishments.................Subscribers

Lottery Agents See Switch to Less Expensive Scratch Tickets
ATTLEBORO, Massachusetts (February 18, 2009) – According to local media reports lottery agents say their regular customers are still buying scratch tickets but say they have shifted to buying the less expensive tickets...................Subscribers

Former Lottery Worker Settles Discrimination Lawsuit
SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts (January 22, 2009)  - A former regional manager terminated three years ago by the State Lottery Commission has settled a discrimination lawsuit, agreeing to accept a new job with the agency.................Subscribers

Lottery Launches 'Mass Cash Sundays'
BRAINTREE, Massachusetts (January 12, 2009) -- The Massachusetts State Lottery has another big winner – “Mass Cash Sundays.” Starting January 18, Mass Cash drawings will be held..............Subscribers

Claims Bingo Lawsuit Against the State Lottery’s Overseers Politically Motivated
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA (January 3, 2009) -- John Hawkins has reportedly thrust himself back into the spotlight by suing state Treasurer Tim Cahill and state lottery Executive Director Mark Cavanagh in Boston federal court over the lottery’s failure to implement the firm’s bingo game....................Subscribers

Gaming Company Files $20 Million Federal Lawsuit Over Lottery Contract
BOSTON, Massachusetts (December 30, 2008) -- A bingo software company has filed a $20 million federal lawsuit against Massachusetts Treasurer Tim Cahill and the head of the state lottery, alleging they conspired..............Subscribers

Massachusetts Lottery Sales Another Storm Victim
BOSTON, Massachusetts (December 19, 2008) -- Last week’s ice storm, arriving on what was expected to be the biggest day of the year for the Massachusetts state Lottery sales because of a $200 million Mega Millions jackpot, ended up taking a huge bite out of state lottery revenues...............Subscribers

State Lottery Forecasts Deeper Ticket Sales Drop
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA (December 5, 2008) -- The Massachusetts State Lottery has reportedly increased its estimate of an expected decline in ticket sales.............Subscribers

The Massachusetts Lottery and the Boston Celtics Announce New NBA Champions Instant Ticket
MASSACHUSETTS, USA (October 27, 2008) - The Massachusetts State Lottery and the Boston Celtics have teamed up again to produce a dynamic instant game that promises to excite fans with fabulous prizes and..................Subscribers

Lottery Revenue Expected to Drop, Sales Hit By Economic Slowdown
BOSTON, Massachusetts (October 22, 2008) -- Massachusetts state Treasurer Timothy Cahill will cut the lottery budget by $3 million in preparation for lottery receipts to be off 1.5 percent.................Subscribers

Scratch-Off Tickets Lead the Way
BOSTON, Massachusetts (October 4, 2008) -- Lottery ticket sales jumped by $14.5 million in Massachusetts the last three months..............Subscribers

Massachusetts Lottery Drops Sports Ticket Promotion
BOSTON, Massachusetts (September 24, 2008) - The state lottery has ended an incentive program that rewarded lottery retailers with complimentary tickets to professional sports games because..................Subscribers

Pollard Banknote Awarded Contract Extension by the Massachusetts Lottery
YPSILANTI, MI. (September 23, 2008) -- Pollard Banknote has been awarded a one-year renewal to its contract with the Massachusetts Lottery to supply instant lottery tickets and related services.................Subscribers

Lottery Sales Slump; State Bets on New Games
BOSTON, Massachusetts (September 23, 2008) – Massachusetts Lottery sales are reportedly starting to feel the effects of a shaky economy and high gas prices.................Subscribers

Secretary of State’s Office to Examine Possible Lobbying Violation at Lottery
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA (August 15, 2008) -- Secretary of State William F. Galvin’s office said yesterday that it is looking into whether the Massachusetts State Lottery’s largest vendor and one of its consultants, a close friend of state Treasurer Timothy P. Cahill, violated state lobbying laws..............Subscribers

Massachusetts Lottery Sells Record $4.7Billion
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA (July 18, 2008) - Massachusetts residents spent a record $4.7 billion on the state Lottery last year, an increase of $237 million over 2006................Subscribers

Auditor to Review Lottery’s Distribution of ‘Hard-To-Get’ Sports Tickets
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA (June 25, 2008) – The state auditor is launching a review of how the Massachusetts Lottery distributes hard-to-get sports tickets..................Subscribers

Lottery to Debut Midday Version of Numbers Game
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA (June 4, 2008) -- The Massachusetts Lottery is planning a second, midday drawing for its Numbers Game, the popular pick-four...............Subscribers

New Massachusetts Lottery Game Hits $600 Million in Sales
BOSTON, Massachusetts (May 26, 2008) - The Massachusetts Lottery's new Billion Dollar Blockbuster game is selling at a startling pace, already passing $600 million in sales..............Subscribers

Massachusetts Sports Ticket Program to Continue Despite Criticism
BOSTON, Massachusetts (May 11, 2008) -- The Massachusetts Lottery has come under fire from sections of the media for its handing of the thousands of coveted tickets to the Red Sox, the Celtics, the Patriots, and the Bruins that it receives under its sponsorship deals...................Subscribers

Economy Down, But Lottery Sales Up in Massachusetts
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA (April 9, 2008) -- Despite the declining economy, lottery ticket sales are up 6 percent from last year, according to the Massachusetts State Lottery..................Subscribers

Massachusetts State Lottery and Boston Red Sox Launch New Instant Ticket and Championship Trophy Tour
Limited Edition World Series Red Sox Instant Ticket to hit stores April 8th
BRAINTREE, Massachusetts, USA (March 31, 2008) -- Two winning traditions – the Boston Red Sox and the Massachusetts State Lottery – have teamed up again to produce an extraordinary new instant ticket and a tour of both World Series Championship trophies...............Subscribers

City Officials Support State Lottery’s New Keno-to-Go Game
ABINGTON, Massachusetts, USA (March 27, 2008) -- Selectmen have voted in support of a Massachusetts State Lottery venture called Keno-to-Go, which promises to increase the amount of lottery revenue the town gets.................Subscribers

Hearing Set on Keno-to-Go Ticket Sales
CONCORD, Massachusetts, USA (March 26, 2008) -- The Board of Selectmen decided this week to hold a public hearing at its Tuesday, April 8, meeting on whether or not to allow selling of the Massachusetts Lottery’s Keno-to-Go tickets in town...............Subscribers

Billion Dollar Blockbuster Sales Surpass $500 Million
Instant Ticket Propels Record Year for Massachusetts State Lottery
BRAINTREE, Massachusetts, USA (March 23, 2008) -- Billion Dollar Blockbuster sales surged past the $500 million mark in less than six months on the market as Massachusetts State Lottery players bought record numbers of the instant ticket..................Read the full story at: Vol.42 No.13

Celtics Announce Massachusetts State Lottery as Presenting Sponsor of the Team’s 2008 Playoff Run
BRAINTREE, Massachusetts, USA (March 17, 2008) -- First ever playoff presenting sponsorship fully integrates the Massachusetts State Lottery into the Boston Celtics playoff experience..............Read the full story at: Vol.42 No.13

Lottery Officials Thrilled with Sales of $20 Scratch Ticket
BRAINTREE, Massachusetts (March 23, 2008) -- Massachusetts Lottery officials are reportedly "thrilled" with sales of the "Billion Dollar Blockbuster" scratch ticket, which so far have surpassed a half billion dollars................Subscribers

Massachusetts State Lottery to Launch Keno-to-Go
Initiative expected to boost sales $100 million; local aid by $20 million
MASSACHUSETTS, USA (March 17, 2008) -- The Massachusetts State Lottery Commission announced today its KENO-to-Go program, its latest initiative to serve and entertain its players while raising revenue for the Commonwealth’s 351 cities and towns...................Read the full story at: Vol.42 No.13

Massachusetts State Lottery to Sponsor Celtics Playoffs
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA (March 17, 2008) -- The Boston Celtics and the Massachusetts State Lottery said Monday The Lottery will be the presenting sponsor of the team's 2008 playoffs..............Subscribers

State Lottery Faces Challenge in Keeping the Emerging Generation of Young Adults Interested in Traditional Lottery Products
LYNN, Massachusetts (March 7, 2008) – Mark Cavanagh, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Lottery, told the quarterly meeting of the Lynn Business Partnership at Eastern Bank that business is booming, but keeping the emerging generation of young adults interested in traditional gambling has its challenges..................Subscribers

Casinos Not Expected to Hurt State Lottery Sales
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA (December 29, 2007) – According to local media reports a casino being planned for Middleboro has some in the Government worried that the chance to gamble in style may lure players away from the nation’s second-richest state lottery............Subscribers

Lottery Considers Expanding Ticket Sales to More Retailers, Eyes Sales At Large Retail Chains
MASSACHUSETTS, USA (December 26, 2007) -- The Massachusetts State Lottery is considering expanding the sale of scratch tickets to major chain stores............Subscribers

Sox Hit Homers For State Lottery
MASSACHUSETTS (November 15, 2007) -- The Massachuetts Lottery's $5 and $10 Red Sox scratch tickets are selling well, helping to give the lottery the best start to its fiscal year ever..........Subscribers

Lottery Hits Jackpot with Its Sox-Themed Game
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA (November 7, 2007) – The Massachusetts Lottery’s Red Sox branded $5 and $10 Lottery tickets have proved to be a grand slam for the agency...........Subscribers

State Auditor Rejects Request To Examine Lottery
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA (October 30, 2007) -- The state auditor is rejecting a request from a Senate Republican to audit the Massachusetts Lottery.............Subscribers

Massachusetts State Lottery to Revamp Daily Race Game
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA (October 11, 2007) -- The Massachusetts State Lottery is reportedly expanding its Keno racing game and switching from virtual cars to cartoon thoroughbreds.............Subscribers

Lottery Plans Big Expansion of Keno-Style Game
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA (October 10, 2007) -- The Massachusetts State Lottery will reportedly expand a keno-style game in a move it estimates could bring in an additional $160 million annually.................Subscribers

Massachusetts Lottery’s First Ever $20 Instant Ticket Off to a Record Start
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA (October 4, 2007) -- The Massachusetts State Lottery’s first ever $20 instant ticket, the most expensive new product in its history, appears to be paying off.............Subscribers

House Speaker Says Projected Lottery Revenue is $120 Million Short
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA (September 28, 2007) -- House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi says the State Lottery is a $120 million short in revenue payments for the fiscal year ..........Subscribers

Governor Promises to Defend Lottery Revenue
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA (September 25, 2007) -- Governor Deval Patrick is reportedly pledging to protect state Lottery revenues from expanded gaming, namely the introduction of casinos...........Subscribers

Massachusetts Lottery To Start Selling $20 Scratch Tickets
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA (September 24, 2007) -- Starting Tuesday, the Massachusetts State Lottery will begin selling $20 scratch tickets, the first of its kind in the country............Subscribers

Lottery Players Waiting For Delayed Final Drawing
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA (September 7, 2007) -- Massachusetts Lottery officials are waiting until all 80.6 million tickets in the $10,000,000 Hold'em Poker game are sold before conducting the big drawing..........Subscribers

Massachusetts Lottery Launches $1 Billion Instant Game
MASSACHUSETTS (September 4, 2007) -- The Massachusetts State Lottery will launch the nation’s first ever $1 billion instant ticket later this month with............Read the full story at: Vol.40 No.11

Lottery Betting on 'Billion Dollar' Scratch Ticket
MASSACHUSETTS, USA (September 3, 2007) -- The Massachusetts State Lottery will unveil a new $20 instant game on September 25, with more than $1 billion in prizes...........Subscribers

Revamp of Lottery’s Prize Strategy Credited with Sales Rebound
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA (August 21, 2007) -- Massachusetts Lottery sales over the last seven weeks are up 5.27 percent over the same period last year................Subscribers

Lottery to Refocus Sports Marketing Dollars
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA (August 16, 2007) -- The Massachusetts State Lottery has decided not to sponsor this year’s Deutsche Bank Championship golf tournament.........Subscribers

Suit Alleges Red Sox Promotions Were Lotteries
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA (August 5, 2007) – A Medford man has filed civil lawsuits in Middlesex Superior Court against Jordan's Furniture and Alpha Omega Jewelers Inc., alleging both companies ran Red Sox promotions that qualify as illegal lotteries........Subscribers

Is Now the Time to Privatize the State Lottery ?
MASSACHUSETTS, USA (July 17, 2007) -- Former Massachusetts Governor Bill Weld recently visited with State Treasurer Tim Cahill, members of Governor Deval Patrick’s administration and other top state officials to promote selling or leasing..........Subscribers

'Star Spangled Sweepstakes' Makes Big Payout, But Sales Disappointing
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA (July 4, 2007) -- The Massachusetts State Lottery made its biggest single payout ever this 4th of July........Subscribers

Lottery’s Star Spangled Sweepstakes Ticket Still on Sale at Select Lottery Retailers Until July 3^rd
MASSACHUSETTS, USA (July 2, 2007) -- What would you do if you won $250,000?..............Subscribers

Players Continue to Resist $20 Sweepstakes Tickets
MASSACHUSETTS, USA (June 21, 2007) -- With nine days left before sales are due to close for the Massachusetts Lottery’s $20 sweepstakes tickets, lottery officials estimate only 30 percent of the 4 million tickets have been sold............Subscribers

Deadline To Claim Lottery Prizes Extended
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA (June 13, 2007) -- The tight deadline to claim prizes from the Massachusetts Lottery's new Star Spangled Sweepstakes has reportedly been reviewed..................Subscribers

$20 Lottery Ticket Meeting Buyer Resistance, Sales Disappointing
NEW BEDFORD, Massachusetts, USA (June 6, 2007) – According to local media reports lottery officials say sales of the state lottery's new “Star-Spangled Sweepstakes'' $20 ticket, featuring a $20 million top prize to be drawn July 4, have so far been disappointing...............Subscribers

Stagnant Lottery Revenue to be Off-Set by the Introduction of Casinos
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA (May 24, 2007) -- State Treasurer Timothy Cahill reportedly proposed on Thursday that the state should to get into the casino business by partnering with private developers to build one or more resort casinos in a bid to generate up to $1 billion in annual revenue...............Subscribers

Lottery Considers Embracing New Technologies to Deliver Products
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA (May 6, 2007) -- The Massachusetts State Lottery is reported to be considering branching out from conventional games by embracing new technologies.............Subscribers

Former Lottery Director Enters Race To Become Town’s First Mayor
BRAINTREE, Massachusetts, USA (May 1, 2007) - Ending more than a year of speculation, former state representative and state Lottery Director Joseph C. Sullivan has announced he will run this fall to become Braintree’s first mayor.................Subscribers

Hill, Holliday Launch Red Sox Lottery Campaign
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA (April 27, 2007) -- Hill, Holliday, Connors, Cosmopulos Inc. this week broke a new campaign for the Massachusetts State Lottery's Boston Red Sox Instant Game..............Subscribers

Massachusetts Lottery Prepares to Launch New “Star Spangled Sweepstakes” Ticket
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA (April 25, 2007) -- The Massachusetts State Lottery will unveil plans today for its most expensive game yet............Subscribers

Massachusetts Lottery To End “Instant Replay” Program
MASSACHUSETTS, USA (April 20, 2007) -- The Massachusetts State Lottery today announced that it will not continue its “Instant Replay” program for the 2007 season..............Subscribers

New Lottery Game Being Considered
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA (April 13, 2007) -- The Massachusetts State Lottery is preparing a new sweepstakes-type game that would up the odds of winning a big prize.............Subscribers

Lottery is Hoping New Game Will Attract New Players
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA (April 10, 2007) -- The Massachusetts State Lottery will reportedly begin testing a new Keno type game this week, which is based on stock car racing............Subscribers

Lottery to Test New Online Car Race Game This Week
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA (April 10, 2007) -- The Massachusetts State Lottery will reportedly begin testing a new Keno type game this week that provides players with.............Subscribers

Massachusetts Lottery To Release $10 Red Sox Instant Ticket

MASSACHUSETTS, USA (March 15, 2007) -- While the home team doesn’t take to the field for a few weeks, the Massachusetts Lottery is giving lottery players and baseball fans throughout Red Sox nation a reason to cheer with the release of its new $10 Red Sox Instant Ticket..............Read the full story at: Vol.38 No.13

Massachusetts Lottery and Boston Red Sox to Introduce New Game
MASSACHUSETTS, USA (March 15, 2007) -- State Treasurer Tim Cahill and Red Sox President & CEO Larry Lucchino today (Thursday) will jointly announce an exciting new Lottery game that will award more than $240 million in cash and one-of-a- kind prizes............Subscribers

Lottery to Expand Sports Marketing Campaign
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA (February 7, 2007 -- The Massachusetts State Lottery is poised to expand a sports marketing campaign that seeks to boost ticket sales by targeting fans of Boston’s hometown teams.............Subscribers

Lottery Revenue Figures Trending Upward
MASSACHUSETTS, USA (January 30, 2007) -- Mark Cavanagh, Executive Director of the  Massachusetts State Lottery, has written to a local Newspaper in reply to an editorial published.............Subscribers

State Lottery Experiencing A Substantial Decline In Revenue
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA (January 19, 2007) – State Treasurer Timothy P. Cahill has reportedly briefed legislative leaders on a decline in state lottery revenue............Subscribers

Massachusetts Lottery To Broadcast Amber Alerts On Keno Terminals
MASSACHUSETTS, USA (January 12, 2007) -- State Treasurer Tim Cahill today announced that the Massachusetts State Lottery has partnered with the Massachusetts State Police to assist in the search for .............Subscribers

New State Lottery Director Named
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA (December 27, 2006) -- Mark J. Cavanagh today was named the new director of the Massachusetts State Lottery.........................Subscribers

Lottery Reaches Out To Higher Disposable Income Players
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA (December 6, 2006) – According to a report the Massachusetts State Lottery is targeting people with higher disposable incomes.............................Subscribers

Massachusetts State Lottery and Boston Celtics Present Check to “Boston Celtics Green’s” First $1 Million Winner
Amanda Matthews Of Melrose Receives Prize in a Center Court Ceremony at the TD BankNorth Garden
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA (November 30, 2006) -- State Treasurer Tim Cahill yesterday joined Boston Celtics COO Rich Gotham at the TD BankNorth Garden to present ..................................Subscribers

Massachusetts State Lottery Unveils New Boston Celtics Instant Ticket
Win up to $1 million, Game Tickets, And Exciting Team-Related Prizes Playing “Boston Celtics Green”
MASSACHUSETTS, USA (October 25, 2006) -- State Treasurer Tim Cahill today joined Boston Celtics Chief Operating Officer Rich Gotham, and Celtics legend Robert Parish to unveil “Boston Celtics Green”.........................Read the full story at: Vol.37 No.5

Lottery Considers New-Style Keno Game to Boost Revenue
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA (October 17, 2006) -- The Massachusetts State Lottery is reportedly preparing to launch a new game similar to the car-racing game called ‘Hot Trax’ operated by the Rhode Island Lottery.................................Subscribers

Verizon Business Upgrading Massachusetts Lottery Network
Conversion to Internet Protocol Provides New Gaming Capabilities
BASKING RIDGE, New Jersey, USA (October 12, 2006) -- Verizon Business announced today it has begun work with the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission to upgrade its data communications network..........................Subscribers

Massachusetts State Lottery Posts 3rd Consecutive Record Year
FY’06 Marks Highest Sales and Local Aid Return in Lottery’s 34-year History
BRAINTREE, Massachusetts, USA (October 6, 2006) -- State Treasurer Tim Cahill today announced that the Massachusetts State Lottery posted record-breaking sales and local aid figures for Fiscal Year 2006............Read the full story at Vol.37 No.2

Lottery Lawsuit Settled
MASSACHUSETTS, USA (August 25, 2006) – A man who picked a winning $1million scratch-off lottery ticket out a trash receptacle in a Main Street convenience store last October has settled a lawsuit challenging his claim to the prize money..................................Subscribers

Lotteries Moving In On Sports Promotions
MASSACHUSETTS, USA (August 19, 2006) -- The Boston Red Sox, in a partnership with the Massachusetts State Lottery, are within striking distance of having the top $5 scratch ticket in the nation’s history........................Subscribers

Lottery Sponsorships Target Players Who Fit Primary Demographic
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA (August 16, 2006) -- The Massachusetts State Lottery is reportedly investing nearly $1 million in sponsorship deals with local teams and tournaments in a bid to reach “tens of thousands” of players who ...........Subscribers

Lottery Partners with Bank to Recognize Extraordinary Citizens
MASSACHUSETTS (July 25, 2006) -- Across Massachusetts, the connection between golf, sports and good citizenship is as strong as ever.........Subscribers

Lottery Chief May Run for Mayor
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA (July 7, 2006) – Joseph Sullivan, head of the Massachusetts State Lottery, is reportedly considering running for mayor of Braintree, his hometown.............Subscribers

New Lottery Campaign Looking to Attract Younger Demographic
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA (July 6, 2006) -- The Massachusetts state Lottery reportedly voted last week to extend its contract with advertising firm Hill Holliday for one year at $10 million.........Subscribers

“Instant Replay” Ticket Recycling Program Proves a Bonanza for Disabled Veterans
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA (June 14, 2006) – The Massachusetts Lottery’s “Instant Replay” ticket recycling program has proved a bonanza for some of the state’s disabled veterans.......Subscribers

Lottery on Pace to Have Third Consecutive Record Year
MASSACHUSETTS, USA (June 9, 2006) – People are purchasing Massachusetts Lottery tickets in record numbers.........Subscribers

Massachusetts Lottery’s "Instant Replay" Anti-Litter Initiative Overwhelming Success
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA (May 28, 2006) -- An overwhelming response to the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “Instant Replay” offer reportedly forced officials to .........Subscribers

Battle for Massachusetts Baseball Supremacy is On
BRAINTREE, Massachusetts, USA (May 22, 2006) – The Massachusetts State Lottery today joined with the ......Subscribers

Lottery Retains Ad Agency
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA (May 12, 2006) --  The Massachusetts Lottery Commission's procurement team has recommended retaining .........Subscribers

State Suspends Lottery Licenses
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA (May 11, 2006) -- Seven more establishments involved in last week's seizure of video slot machines are being indefinitely suspended as Lottery agents ..........Subscribers

Boston Red Sox Instant Ticket is a Grand Slam in Massachusetts
ALPHARETTA, Georgia, USA (May 4, 2006) -- The Massachusetts Lottery is on a winning streak with its new Red Sox Instant Ticket. The ticket recorded a lottery-industry record of ..........Read the full story at: Vol.35 No.6

Three Agencies Pursue Massachusetts Lottery’s Ad Account
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA (April 24, 2006) -- Three agencies will reportedly make presentations in the review of the Massachusetts Lottery Commission's ad account..............Subscribers

$1 Million Win in Lottery’s New Red Sox Instant Ticket
BRAINTREE, Massachusetts, USA (April 14, 2006) -- A Brockton man claimed the first $1 million prize in the new Red Sox Instant Ticket just three days after the revolutionary game debuted at Lottery retailers ....Subscribers

Massachusetts Lottery Looks to Cash-in on Popularity of Sports Based Tickets
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA (April 18, 2006) -- State Treasurer Tim Cahill is reportedly considering introducing another sports based lottery game.......................Subscribers

Massachusetts Lottery’s New Red Sox Instant Ticket on Sale Tomorrow
BRAINTREE, Massachusetts, USA (April 10, 2006) – The Massachusetts Lottery’s new Red Sox Instant Ticket – the nation’s first instant game to feature a Major League Baseball team logo...........Read the full story at: Vol.35 No.2

Massachusetts Lottery Introduces First MLB Instant Ticket
BRAINTREE, Massachusetts, USA (March 27, 2006) -- The Red Sox Instant Ticket, which will be on sale beginning April 11, is the result of an agreement between the Massachusetts State Lottery and .........Subscribers

Massachusetts Lottery, Red Sox to Team Up on Instant Ticket
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA (March 27, 2006) The Boston Red Sox logo will appear on a new instant lottery ticket under an agreement announced on Monday with the state lottery and MDI Entertainment, LLC. .........Subscribers

Massachusetts Lottery’s New Site Goes Live Today
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA (March 9, 2006) -- Hill, Holliday, Connors, Cosmopulos said it has redesigned the Web site of the Massachusetts State Lottery. The new site (www.masslottery.com) goes live...........Subscribers

Track Criticizes Lottery’s New Vegas Game
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA (March 9, 2006) --  The Massachusetts State Lottery’s new Caesar’s Palace instant ticket features prizes that include 1,050 trips to Las Vegas, along with .........Subscribers

Are Instant Tickets Getting Too Complicated?
MASSACHUSETTS (March 4, 2006) -- The Massachusetts Lottery’s $10 Hold’Em Poker scratch ticket, which launched last March, has reportedly met with some resistance from consumers.........Subscribers

Treasurer Cahill Opens New Lottery Office in Worcester
MASSACHUSETTS, USA (January 31, 2005) -- The State Treasurer today joined state and local officials to celebrate the opening of the Lottery’s new regional office in Worcester........Subscribers

KENO Bonus is Off to Strong Start
MASSACHUSETTS, USA (February 3, 2006) -- In just its first month of play, the Massachusetts Lottery’s new Keno Bonus feature generated excitement with.............Subscribers

Study Identifies Products to Maintain Interest in State Lottery
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA (January 19, 2006) -- A study conducted by Christiansen Capital Advisers, an independent gaming industry consultant, said the state Lottery should launch a .........Subscribers

Lottery Earns Recycling Award
MASSACHUSETTS, USA (January 6, 2006) -- The Massachusetts State Lottery was presented with the "Best Institutional Recycling" award at MassRecycle's 2005 ..........Subscribers