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If you have a Minnesota Lottery question, you're likely to find an answer on this page. Below you can check some of the most frequently asked questions relating to prize claims, lotto games, scratch games, Second Chance, odds of winning, where Lottery money goes, and more.

Can lottery winners stay anonymous?

If you win above $10,000, your name and city are private data and not released to the public or media unless you choose to allow it. This also applies to Second Chance winners whose prize is $10,000 or more in cash.

If you win $10,000 or less, your name and city will be public data.

What are the prize claim deadlines?

The cutoff to claim lotto game prizes is one year from the drawing date. Scratch game wins must be claimed within one year of the game's announced end date.

Can I claim a prize by mail?

The MN Lottery recommends claiming prizes of $50,000 and below by mail. You should also sign your ticket, keep a copy of the front and back, and use registered mail when sending in your claim. Find out more on where to claim prizes .

To redeem a ticket worth over $50,000, you'll need to visit Minnesota Lottery Headquarters in Roseville and an appointment is recommended. Call the Lottery at 1-888-568-8379 or 651-635-8273 to talk through your options.

Will I receive a prize payout as cash or a check?

Winners will receive a check if claiming by mail or at a Lottery office. If the ticket is valued at $599 or below, a retailer may be able to cash it.

What's the difference between the cash and annuity option?

Some lottery games offer the jackpot winner the choice of receiving their prize as a cash payout or an annuity.

The cash option is a lump sum payment of the money in the jackpot prize pool.

If the winner chooses the annuity, they are paid an annual amount, funded by investing the money in the prize pool. In total, the winner receives a larger amount than the cash option, since they are getting cash plus interest.

Advertised jackpot annuity amounts are always estimates based on ticket sales as well as the market price on certain securities.

I got an email / phone call saying I won the lottery. Is this a scam?

The only way to win a prize is to purchase a lottery ticket or enter a Second Chance draw on the Minnesota Lottery website. The Lottery will never ask winners to give personal information by phone or email, or ask for payment of taxes or fees before you receive your prize. If you've received a suspicious contact, call the Lottery at (651) 635-8273, then press 2.

How are lottery proceeds spent?

State law sets out how Lottery revenue is distributed. The Minnesota General Fund, which is used to operate all state services, receives 60% of proceeds. The Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund, which supports environment and natural resources projects statewide, receives 40%.

Where does the money from unclaimed prizes go?

For Minnesota in-state games, the money is distributed to the state's General Fund. For multi-state games like Powerball and Mega Millions, unclaimed jackpots are returned to all participating states according to the percentage of sales they contributed. You can check Minnesota unclaimed prizes that are near their expiration date.

Why does it seem that most winners are in Minneapolis / St. Paul?

The number of winners statewide is in proportion to the number of tickets sold. Around half of all tickets are sold in the Twin Cities, so about half of wins will also occur in the metro area.

What taxes are withheld on lottery wins?

For US residents and resident aliens, the Lottery is required to withhold 24% in federal income taxes and 7.25% in state income taxes (31.25% in total) on prizes above $5,000.

For non-resident aliens, the Lottery is required to withhold 30% in federal income taxes on all Lottery prizes and 7.25% in state income taxes (37.25% in total) on prizes over $5,000.

Please note that withholdings may not meet your total tax liability.

Can a Canadian resident buy Minnesota Lottery tickets?

Yes, anyone who is not a Minnesota resident and is of legal age may purchase Lottery tickets in person from a Minnesota retailer.

If you win a prize and are not a US citizen or legal resident, the Lottery must withhold federal taxes of 30% prior to a winnings payment, as well as state taxes of 7.25% for any win above $5,000. Lottery prizes are treated as income in Minnesota and most of the US.

Is there a limit on the size of lottery pools?

No, but please be aware that each winner will need to complete a separate claim form.

If I buy a Quick Pick ticket, can anyone else get those numbers?

Yes, it's possible for another Quick Pick ticket to receive the same numbers. The Lottery printer uses a random number generator, so previously selected numbers are not taken into account.

Do Quick Picks or numbers players choose win more often?

Every number has just as good a chance of winning as any other number, so the selection process doesn't matter at all. About 70% of Powerball tickets are Quick Picks, and about 70% of winners are Quick Picks.

However, if you use something like a birthday to pick your numbers, you may be more likely to split the jackpot with another winner, since others may also choose the same date-based numbers.

When is the draw break for each game?

You can see the ticket cutoff time for all Minnesota lotto games on the Draw Schedule page.

Do numbers have to match in exact order to win?

It depends on the game you're playing. Daily 3 has different bet types that determine how your numbers can match the winning numbers to score a prize. Your Gopher 5 and Northstar Cash numbers all need to match, but they don't have to be in the same order as the number drawn. For Powerball and Mega Millions, the five white balls may be matched in any order. However, the Powerball / Mega Ball number must be match the number drawn. For any game, you are not allowed to use numbers from different lines to make a winning match.

If odds are 1 in 4, why can I buy 10 tickets and not win?

Odds are valid throughout the entire game, not necessarily within one group of tickets. Winning numbers are randomly inserted while tickets are being printed, and this process is audited.

Does Powerball and Mega Millions money go to other states?

The only money from Minnesota Lottery ticket sales that goes out-of-state is the jackpot prize. All other funds remain in Minnesota.

Has the payout for scratch games changed over time?

Scratch tickets are required by Minnesota law to pay out at least 60% of ticket sales, and games currently pay between 64% and 74%. When the Minnesota Lottery began, scratch-offs paid a flat 60% rate.

Why did a scratch game end before all the top prizes were claimed?

In a word, space! There's limited room in the ticket dispensers, so when new games launch, old ones need to go. Ending a game is based on multiple considerations, such as remaining tickets, sales, available ticket prices and play styles, and more. Also keep in mind that winners have a year from the game's end date to claim, so the last winning ticket may have been sold but the prize hasn't been claimed yet.

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New year brings in two new millionaires, courtesy of minnesota lottery.

The New Year dawned pretty happy indeed for two Minnesota Millionaire Raffle players, each of whom won $1 million, the Minnesota Lottery announced Monday.

The winning tickets were purchased at Coborn's grocery store in Delano and the Kwik Trip convenience story in Dundas. Each store earned a $5,000 bonus for selling a winning ticket, lottery officials said.

In all, the Minnesota Lottery sold 100,000 more Minnesota Millionaire Raffle tickets in 2023. A total of 800,000 raffle tickets went on sale Oct. 24 and sold out in a record 22 days on Nov. 14 — the fastest sellout ever, officials said.

More than 15,000 other winning numbers were also announced Monday morning, including five $100,000 prizes, five $50,000 prizes and five $25,000 prizes. A complete list of winning numbers can be found at mnlottery.com .

Prizes up to $599 can be claimed at Minnesota Lottery retailers. Prizes of $10,000, $25,000, and $50,000 prizes can be claimed at any lottery office or by mail. The $100,000 and $1 million prizes must be claimed at the Minnesota Lottery headquarters in Roseville. Officials recommend calling ahead to verify hours and make an appointment.

According to lottery officials, the $100,000 winning tickets were purchased at Isanti Mobil, Isanti; Lake City Fresh Market, Lake City; Hy-Vee Gas, New Ulm; Owatonna Food & Fuel, Owatonna; and Kwik Trip, 6250 County Road 120, St. Cloud.

The $50,000 winning tickets were purchased at Cub Foods, Roseville; Speedway, St. Joseph; Cenex, Dent; Kwik Trip, 6516 Grand Av., Duluth; and Kwik Trip, 1740 Commerce Drive, North Mankato.

The $25,000 winning tickets were bought at Kwik Trip, 4805 Miller Trunk Hwy., Hermantown; Koehnen's BP, Minnetonka; M&H Gas, 721 Arcade St., St. Paul; Lake Region Co-op, Buffalo; and Freedom Valu, Minnetonka.

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Two lucky Minnesotans are starting 2024 with a big win.

The Minnesota Lottery announced that two Minnesota Millionaire Raffle tickets won $1 million Monday.

The winning tickets were sold at Coborn’s in Delano and Kwik Trip in Dundas. Those stores each will get a $5,000 bonus for selling the winning tickets.

Additionally, five other tickets worth $100,000, five worth $50,000 and five worth $25,000 were also announced as winners Monday morning.

The $1 million and $100,000 prizes must be claimed at Minnesota Lottery headquarters in Roseville. The others can be claimed at any lottery office or by mail while prizes smaller than $600 can be claimed at retailers.

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Second Chance Lottery Draws: Your Bonus Chance To Win

What are Second Chance Draws?

Though it may feel like it, losing in the lottery is not the end of the world.

But, if you’re in the right place and the right time, you can end up being a winner after having a losing ticket in some lotteries. How? Read on to find out more information!

Second chance draws allow players to enter their losing lottery tickets into a new draw for another shot at winning.

Typically, prizes range from as little as $500 to as much as $1,000,000 or even more, depending on the lottery.

Not all games have second chance draws, and those that do can offer monetary prizes as well as brand-new cars, football tickets, gift cards, and vacation packages for you to win. All losing players are welcome to try their luck one more time, so check the entry deadline, play responsibly and with caution, and who knows, maybe your numbers will turn to be winning numbers after all.

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Who can play in second chance draws.

Every loser is eligible to play! Each second chance draw differs among various games, but one thing is the same across the board: it’s for losers only !

Okay, that sounds a tad harsh. But seriously, how many losing tickets and scratchers are littering your car or purse?

We can’t all be like Jane Park, a young lottery winner who won a huge jackpot on her very first try at the age of 17 (especially that, for some lotteries, you must be 18 years old to enter). So, check out the lottery site where you bought your ticket to see if they offer the second chance draw and check your trash for that ticket you threw out! Maybe the prize is still waiting and you still have a chance of winning.

What Are the Odds of Winning?

The odds of winning in a second chance drawing can vary, depending on the program.

This is mainly due to the fluctuating number of players. For example, the main game in an Oregon lottery scratcher offered a 1 in 120,000 chances of winning the $100,000 prize, but in the second chance game, the odds of winning the same amount were only 1 in 18,000—simply because only 18,000 people entered the draw.

How to Play Second Chance Draws

The specifics of second chance programs differ per lottery. They range from entering your losing ticket online, mailing it in, or physically dropping it off at the lottery office . There also are games, such as California State Lottery and the Massachusetts 2nd Chance, that offer mobile apps that allow players to scan the ticket, instead of entering them manually!

But if you don’t live in these states, you are at a distinct disadvantage.

If that's the case, it is when playing on the online lottery website is a big plus!

Some lotteries offer automatic second chance draws, like  LottoLand, for example. The caveat is that some lottery sites only allow you to bet on the outcome of games, so if you prefer playing in official games, you have to do your homework.

Check out your lottery's official website to find more information, see the entry deadline and check if you must be 18 years old to play, what are the prizes, and how many tickets you can enter.

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Which Lotteries Offer Second Chances?

U.s. lotteries.

Of the 44 states that hold lotteries, 43 states offer second chance draws. Second chance promotions vary, and some state lotteries even offer multiple second chance draws.

For example, California’s 2nd chance offerings include SuperLottoPlus, non-winning Scratchers, and Fantasy 5.

So visit the official website of your lottery to find all the necessary information.

But here’s a quick list:

European Lotteries

Second chance lottery draws aren’t as common in Europe as they are in the U.S. They exist but some have different sets of rules from their U.S. counterparts.

For example, only those who have matched 2 main numbers get free entry to the Lucky Dip, the second chance draw of UK’s Lotto game. Here are three popular games that offer second chances:

Australian Lotteries

Australia’s biggest lottery operator, the Lott, offers the Scratch eClub, a second chance draw for players who own non-winning Scratch-It cards. Regular draws are held every month, while select players are automatically enrolled into separate special birthday draws. So far, this seems to be the only second chance drawing being offered in the country.

Of course! Second chance draws offer losing tickets another shot at winning big prizes. You already paid for the ticket, so why not take that extra chance of winning a prize? Play responsibly, check the entry deadline and who knows, maybe your losing number will become winning numbers.

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