Treasurer reaches agreement to bring Powerball to Mass.
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October 10, 2009 12:47 PM
Powerball, the multi-state lottery game, looks like it will be coming next year to Massachusetts.
The state treasurer's office announced today that it had reached an agreement in principle to join the game. The state already participates in the multi-state Mega Millions game.
Treasurer Timothy Cahill, who chairs the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission, said in a statement that the ability to sell both the games would "enable us to raise millions more in needed revenue for our 351 cities and towns."
He said the deal was "a win-win for everyone involved, especially the taxpayers of Massachusetts."
Powerball is likely to begin in Massachusetts within the first six months of 2010.
The 12 Mega Millons states, including Massachusetts, sold more than $2.5 billion in tickets last fiscal year, while the 33 Powerball states sold $2.1 billion in tickets, the treasurer's office said.
Jackpots in the two games have been approaching $400 million.
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