Missouri Lottery - Winning numbers +++

First Missouri Lottery game tickets went on sale in 1986. In the state's marquee game, Lotto, the 1st jackpot is a minimum of $1 million.


Lottery started to sell Powerball in 1992, followed by Mega Millions in 2010. Missouri state school lottery revenues make up 4% of the state's total education budget and are used to fund public education. Since the start, the Missouri Lottery has provided more than $6.5 billion of funding to support public education in the state.

  • What is the deadline for claiming my winnings?

    You have a 180-day window of time from the draw date to the payout of a prize. All unclaimed prizes will pass to Missouri public education.

  • What should I do if my winning or losing ticket is lost, stolen, worn out or chewed up?

    Missouri Lottery does not assume any liability for lost, stolen or damaged tickets. It is also vital to preserve the tickets safely and securely and even write the ticket can be considered as the proof of ownership in the event of losing your tickets.

  • Will I be able to maintain my personal life when I win the lottery?

    Yes, as of August 28, 2021, disclosure of your identity will be allowed only with your written authorization HB 402.

  • The money generated by the Missouri Lottery is used for distributing state tax dollars "to local programs," (i.e., education, health, drug abuse, law enforcement, youth, and senior citizens' concerns) that are "directly managed" by counties, cities, and states within the state.

    In Missouri, lottery proceeds are distributed to support public education and the amount of money that may go to public education is determined by annual legislative appropriation.

  • Is it possible to buy lottery tickets by mail, phone, or online?

    No, Missouri Lottery tickets are only available through licensed lottery retailers in the state.

  • The minimum age to win in the Missouri Lottery is eighteen.

    For lottery purchase and play, the age of the player is 18 years old or more.

  • Which lottery games are available for play in Missouri?

    Missouri offers you a huge number of lottery games to play, including Pick 3, Pick 4, Cash Pop, Lotto, Show Me Cash, Powerball, Mega Millions, and Cash4Life

  • Do I need to pay taxes on Missouri Lottery winnings?

  • Is it possible to acquire lottery tickets ahead of time?

    Certainly, future ticket(s) for series draws can also be purchased. For further details, see our Advanced Draws section.