The Massachusetts Lottery generated $1.05bn in net profit in FY25, reportedly marking its fifth consecutive year above $1bn. Revenue fell, according to the available report text.
The reported profit and revenue decline give stakeholders an update on the lottery’s financial performance.
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The Massachusetts State Lottery recorded US$1,626,187 in online wagers during the first 24 hours of its service, launched in partnership with Aristocrat Interactive on 27 July. Lottery executive director Mark William Bracken presented the figures to commissioners on 29 July; the lottery awarded a five-year platform contract to Aristocrat Interactive after a competitive procurement.
The Massachusetts Lottery launched its online platform in Massachusetts on Monday, offering draw games and eInstants through its app and website. More than 20 eInstant games were available at launch; online play is restricted to people aged over 21 who are physically in the state. The Lottery said profits from online sales will support early childhood education and care.
A Massachusetts House bill would allow Suffolk Downs and Raynham Park to operate historical horse racing machines under licences issued to the former racetracks. The House passed its version of the economic development bill in July, but the Senate version omits the measure, leaving it for conference committee negotiations. Backers project $120 million in annual tax revenue by the machines’ third year, while casino operators dispute the forecast.
The plan sits in the House's economic development bill, which passed in July. Under it, Suffolk Downs and Raynham Park could operate HHR machines using licences that were earlier granted to the old racetracks. The Senate's version leaves out that provision, so lawmakers must settle it in a conference committee, The Boston Globe reported.
Massachusetts legislators extended the reporting deadline for Rep David Muradian’s online casino bill, H4431, to 16 March 2026. The proposal would allow the state’s three casinos to offer online casino products, with revenue taxed at 15%. State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg opposes iGaming, while Governor Maura Healey has expressed concern about gambling’s effects on problem gambling.
The Massachusetts Lottery launched Mass. Lottery Online on 28 July, offering draw games and more than 20 eInstant titles to players aged 21 and over. Officials expect the platform to generate $70m in net profit in its first year. Aristocrat Interactive operates it under a five-year revenue-sharing agreement.