Halloween Scratcher FAQ

The Halloween Scratcher, offered by the Massachusetts Lottery, is an exciting scratch-off game that gives players multiple chances to win big by matching numbers and revealing special symbols. With opportunities for high multipliers and instant bonus prizes, the Halloween Scratcher is perfect for anyone eager to test their luck.

Playing the Halloween Scratcher is simple. If you match any of your numbers to the winning numbers, you win the prize shown. Get a "2X", "5X" or "10X" symbol and win 2, 5, or 10 TIMES the prize respectively. Reveal a prize amount in the SPOOKY BONUS spot, win that amount instantly!

The Halloween Scratcher offers a variety of prizes ranging from smaller amounts to significant sums. Prizes are awarded based on matching numbers, multipliers, and bonus symbols. The exact amounts for matching number prizes vary, while the multiplier symbols can significantly increase your winnings. For example, a “10X” symbol next to a $100 prize means you win $1000.

Here are all the prizes you can win in the Halloween game and the odds of winning them:

The overall odds of winning any prize in the Halloween Scratcher are 1 in 4.14 . This means that on average, one in four tickets will win. The odds of specific prizes can vary, with smaller prizes having better odds than larger, more substantial prizes. You can find the odds of winning in each category in the table above.

Each Halloween Scratcher ticket costs $5. The cost is designed to balance the excitement of potentially large wins with the affordability of participating.

Halloween Scratcher tickets are available for purchase year-round at authorized Massachusetts Lottery retailers and online through the Jackpot.com platform and app. You can buy these tickets online, making them accessible whenever you feel like trying your luck.

Claiming your winnings from a Halloween Scratcher ticket is straightforward:

• Prizes Up to $599: Will be deposited directly into your player account and can be withdrawn into your bank account or used for future ticket purchases.
• Prizes between $600 and $5,000: Require completing a claim form, available at Massachusetts Lottery offices or online. You can submit your claim by mail or in person at any Massachusetts Lottery office.
• Prizes Over $5,000: Must be claimed at a Massachusetts Lottery office. You need to provide your winning ticket, a completed claim form, and a valid photo ID. Our Customer Experience Team will arrange for receipt of your ticket so you can claim your prize.