MA 250

State: Massachusetts

Last Updated: 07/03/2026 at 08:50AM EDT

MA 250 instant ticket from Massachusetts Lottery

Image Credit: Massachusetts State Lottery

Ticket Price: $5

Expected Value (EV): -$1.16

Starting Odds: 1 in 9.13

Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 555.02

Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: N/A

Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: N/A

Estimated Tickets Remaining: 4,830,372.58 (95.79%)

Total $250 Prizes Remaining: 8,703 out of 9,100

Total $50 Prizes Remaining: 134,020 out of 140,000

Total $25 Prizes Remaining: 386,343 out of 403,200

About "MA 250" Instant Ticket in Massachusetts

The "MA 250" instant ticket is one of the lottery options available in Massachusetts. The price of a ticket is $5.

The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in MA 250 is -$1.16, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.

When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 9.13.

The odds of winning at least $100 in MA 250 are 1 in 555.02.

As of the last update on 07/03/2026 at 08:50AM EDT, approximately 95.79% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in Massachusetts's MA 250 instant ticket.

Prize Chart for "MA 250"

Prize	Total Prizes	Prizes Remaining	Starting Odds	Current Odds	Change in Odds
$25	403,200	386,343	1 in 12.51	1 in 12.5	0.03%
$50	140,000	134,020	1 in 36.02	1 in 36.04	-0.07%
$250	9,100	8,703	1 in 554.12	1 in 555.02	-0.16%

Prize: $25

Total Prizes: 403,200

Prizes Remaining: 386,343

Starting Odds: 1 in 12.51

Current Odds: 1 in 12.5

Change in Odds: 0.03%

Prize: $50

Total Prizes: 140,000

Prizes Remaining: 134,020

Starting Odds: 1 in 36.02

Current Odds: 1 in 36.04

Change in Odds: -0.07%

Prize: $250

Total Prizes: 9,100

Prizes Remaining: 8,703

Starting Odds: 1 in 554.12

Current Odds: 1 in 555.02

Change in Odds: -0.16%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Instant Ticket Price of "MA 250"?

Each ticket costs $5, giving you a chance to win prizes ranging from small amounts to the top jackpot.

What is the Jackpot or Top Prize You Can Win Playing "MA 250"?

The top prize you can win playing MA 250 is $250.

What is the Smallest Prize You Can Win Playing "MA 250"?

The smallest prize for MA 250 is $25.

What Were the Original Odds of Winning Any Prize?

The starting odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 9.13.

How Are the Odds Calculated for Massachusetts Instant Tickets?

The odds and statistics for Massachusetts's instant tickets are based on official lottery data processed through statistical models.

Starting Odds: Official odds at launch for winning any prize.
Estimated % Tickets Remaining: Based on prizes claimed vs original prize structure.
Current Odds to Win Higher Prizes: Likelihood of winning prizes like $100/$1,000/$10,000 using current odds.
Current Odds to Win the Top Prize: Probability of winning the top prize adjusted for remaining tickets.
Expected Value (EV): Average return per ticket based on prizes remaining.