Scratch tickets, numbers games will feature in iLottery

May 28, 2026 - 04:49

The Massachusetts Lottery has taken a significant step toward its online expansion, with regulators approving virtual scratch tickets and two new daily number games for its upcoming iLottery platform. The catalog of digital offerings, set to launch later this summer, is now coming into sharper focus after the state's Gaming Commission gave the green light to these additions.

The new online lineup will include digital versions of traditional scratch tickets, allowing players to purchase and reveal prizes through their computers or mobile devices. Alongside these, two daily numbers games will be introduced, giving players more ways to try their luck from home. The move marks a major shift for the lottery, which has historically relied on physical ticket sales at retail locations across the state.

Lottery officials have said the iLottery platform is designed to attract younger players who are less likely to visit convenience stores or gas stations to buy tickets. It also aims to generate additional revenue for the state, which uses lottery profits to fund local aid and education programs. The new games are expected to be available starting in late summer, pending final technical and security testing.

While some critics have raised concerns about increased gambling access, supporters argue that the online system will include robust age verification and responsible gaming features. The Massachusetts Lottery joins a growing number of states that have moved their games online in recent years.