Lawmakers must act on two bills in order to ensure the lottery continues past September, or find a way to make up the $2 billion for schools the game provides yearly.

In February of 2024, the lottery released its second $50 ticket, Lifetime Millions. Both tickets are still available for purchase at Mass Lottery retail locations.

Chris Pierce, a Northampton County resident, is presented with his lottery winnings Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, at the Uni -Mart in Bethlehem. Chris Pierce, a Northampton County resident, is ...