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Lottery tickets cannot be bought by those under the age of 18. The director may, however, order payment of the amount to the minor if a winning ticket purchased by an adult is claimed on behalf of a person under the age of 18. A cheque or draft made out to the minor's order and sent to a guardian of the minor or an adult family member is acceptable for prizes under $5,000. For winnings over $5,000, the money may be transferred to any bank in the name of an adult relative of the minor or a guardian of the minor, who will serve as the account's custodian.

Prizes below $600 may be paid out by any lottery sales agent. You can claim prizes starting at $600 and going up to $100,000 at any Massachusetts Lottery office (Dorchester, Woburn, New Bedford, Braintree, Springfield, or Worcester). Any prizes worth more than $100,000 must be redeemed at the Lottery Head office in Dorchester. Please contact the Legal Department by phone at 781-849-5634 or email at [email protected] if you are collecting a prize through a trust.

For any rewards worth more than $600, the Lottery demands verification of accurate identification. When claiming a prize worth more than $600, you must have a photo ID with your signature and verification of your social security number.

In such situations, the rest of the annual payments will go the estate of the late prize winner.

A tax of 5% is deducted from prizes above $600 and delivered to the Massachusetts Department of Revenue. If the prize is from $5,000 upwards, 24% of the money will be withheld for Federal tax and delivered to the Internal Revenue Service, while the Massachusetts Department of Revenue shall hold on to another 5% of the money.

Yes. So far as the individual is 18 years or older, they can buy and claim lottery tickets at any authorized retail outlet.

You need to write to the Lottery claims department to inform them about the lost ticket. You will be required to give all the details, such as number played, date played, location played, time played, etc. The claims department will then investigate the claim and give you feedback on the result.

Anonymity of winners is not permitted in Massachusetts. However, this is still possible if you create a trust to claim your prize.

No. The official website for the Massachusetts Lottery does not permit customers to buy single lottery tickets on the internet. However, customers are allowed to buy season tickets for draw games online.

You can only use a debit card to buy lottery products at a retailer's. The use of credit cards to purchase lottery tickets is, on the other hand, prohibited.

Winners have 180 days following the draw date to claim their prizes for draw games. For instance games, the deadline for prize claim is usually 1 year of the official game end.