Minnesota Lottery results, winners, games +++

Elections in 1989 established the Minnesota Lottery and lottery ticket sales (including Powerball) began in 1990. Mega Millions joined the lottery roster in 2010.

Since its inception, the lottery has produced revenue that has been and is currently being spent to support state programs to the tune of the sum of $3 billion. It is a major component of those revenues that funds healthcare, municipal services, law enforcement, and school programs at the state level. Much of it is also provided as a natural resource conservation and park management resource.

• May titres be bought by mail, by telephone or on the internet?

  Unfortunately not. Lottery tickets may not be purchased by game participants using game tickets from the manufacturers using the method that has been submitted to the state in order for an application to be approved by the state licensing lottery vendors in the state who are licensed to sell lottery tickets.

• What's the timeframe to claim my lottery prizes?

  Winners have a 1 year period from the drawing date to claim their prize(s).

• What do I need to do if my ticket is lost, damaged, or stolen?

  Minnesota Lottery is not responsible for unclaimed, lost or pilfered tickets. It's essential to store them securely. It is, of course, also feasible to obtain ownership of a ticket merely by signing it, even if the ticket is lost any time after.

• Is there a way to keep my real identity after winning a lottery jackpot?

  Indeed. However, the victors, who have won $10,000 and prize money winner and home address are anonymized from 1 September 2021. On the other hand, if a winner desired such information, it could be made public.

• Which lottery games are available for play in Minnesota?

  Minnesota offers a selection of games in Pick 3, Gopher 5, Lotto America, Powerball, North 5, and Mega Millions.

• The legal playing age for the Minnesota Lottery is 18.

  For purchases and being awarded tickets play is possible to winners aged 18 or over only and players of tickets will receive the tickets only in the listeners community aged 18 or over.

• Yes, Minnesota Lottery winnings are taxable income.

  Indeed. Lottery prizes are also liable to state and federal taxation in Minnesota. Minnesota Lottery allots an item of the prize>US $5,000 for filing tax return. To be comprehensive, please see our Tax Information page.

• In general, can lottery tickets be purchased in advance?

  Naturally, tickets can also be bought before more draws. For details see the Advanced Draws section. What is the payout for the 1.3 billion annuity