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Mega Millions |
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Powerball |
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Lotto America |
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Super Cash |
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2 By 2 |
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Lucky For Life |
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Kansas Lottery drawing schedule
All times shown are Central Time
Game | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
Pick 3 Midday | 13:10 | 13:10 | 13:10 | 13:10 | 13:10 | 13:10 | 13:10 |
Pick 3 Evening | 21:10 | 21:10 | 21:10 | 21:10 | 21:10 | 21:10 | 21:10 |
Super Kansas Cash
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21:05 | 21:05 | 21:05 | ||||
Lotto America | 21:15 | 21:15 | 21:15 | ||||
2by2 | 21:30 | 21:30 | 21:30 | 21:30 | 21:30 | 21:30 | 21:30 |
Lucky for Life | 21:38 | 21:38 | 21:38 | 21:38 | 21:38 | 21:38 | 21:38 |
Powerball | 21:59 | 21:59 | 21:59 | ||||
Mega Millions | 22:00 | 22:00 |
Kansas Lottery overview
The Kansas Lottery was established in 1987 after voters approved a constitutional amendment the year before.
Since then, the lottery has paid out billions in prizes and generated over $2 billion in revenue for the state.
Proceeds support economic development, corrections facilities, public safety projects, and problem gambling assistance programs.
Players can take part in national favorites such as Powerball and Mega Millions, as well as local draws like Super Kansas Cash and Pick 3.
There are also daily games, including Keno and Racetrax, plus a variety of scratch tickets and pull-tabs available at more than 1,700 retailers across Kansas.
Where to buy Kansas Lottery tickets
You can purchase Kansas Lottery tickets at more than 1,700 licensed retailers across the state.
These include convenience stores, grocery stores, and gas stations.
Tickets are only sold in person.
The Kansas Lottery does not allow ticket sales online, by phone, or through the mail.
Most retailers accept cash, and many also allow debit or credit card payments, although this depends on the store.
Can I purchase Lottery tickets online?
No, you can only buy KS Lottery tickets in person.
As with most states, Kansas forbids the sale of tickets through the internet, over the phone, by fax, or mail.
How to play Kansas Lottery
Playing the Kansas Lottery is straightforward.
Tickets are available for draw games, instant scratch tickets, pull-tabs, and fast play options.
Hereās how it works:
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Choose your game
Pick from multi-state games like Powerball and Mega Millions, or state exclusives such as Super Kansas Cash and Pick 3. -
Select your numbers
Fill out a play slip or request a Quick Pick for randomly generated numbers. Game formats vary, with selections ranging from 3-digit numbers to larger pools of 70 numbers. -
Decide your wager and extras
Some games allow add-ons like Power Play, Megaplier, or Bonus multipliers to boost non-jackpot prizes. -
Buy your ticket
Tickets are sold in person at licensed Kansas Lottery retailers. Debit and credit card payments may be accepted, depending on the store. -
Check results
Winning numbers are posted on the Kansas Lottery website, the PlayOn mobile app, and at authorized retailers. You can also use the Kansas Lottery ticket checker to confirm if youāve won.
Kansas Lottery games
The Kansas Lottery offers a mix of national draw games, state exclusives, and fast-play options.
Players can take part in multi-million-dollar jackpots like the Kansas Powerball and Mega Millions, daily games such as Pick 3, or instant-win options including scratch tickets and pull-tabs.
1. Powerball
Powerball is one of the most popular lottery games in the US, with jackpots that can reach hundreds of millions.
Players choose five numbers from 1 to 69 plus one Powerball from 1 to 26.
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Ticket price: $2 per play
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Power Play option available for $1 to multiply non-jackpot prizes
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Drawings on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 9:59 PM CT
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Minimum jackpot: $40 million
2. Mega Millions
Mega Millions Kansas also offers huge jackpots, often competing with Powerball for the largest prizes in the country.
Players select five numbers from 1 to 70 and one Mega Ball from 1 to 25.
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Ticket price: $2 per play
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Megaplier option available for $1 to boost non-jackpot prizes
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Drawings on Tuesday and Friday at 10:00 PM CT
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Minimum jackpot: $40 million
3. Super Kansas Cash
This Kansas-exclusive game gives players two plays for just $1, with jackpots starting at $100,000.
Prizes are paid as a lump sum by default.
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Choose five numbers from 1 to 32 and one Cash Ball from 1 to 25
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Drawings held Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 9:05 PM CT
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Eight prize tiers available
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Jackpots roll over until won
4. Pick 3
Pick 3 KS is a simple daily game with two draws each day.
Players choose a three-digit number and select a play type for a chance to win up to $500.
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Ticket price: $1 per play
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Play styles include Exact Order (Straight) or Any Order (Box)
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Midday draw at 1:10 PM CT and Evening draw at 9:10 PM CT
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Top prize: $500
5. Lucky for Life
Lucky for Life Kansas gives players the chance to win $1,000 a day for life.
Participants pick five numbers from 1 to 48 plus one Lucky Ball from 1 to 18.
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Ticket price: $2 per play
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Top prize: $1,000 per day for life (or lump sum of $5.75 million)
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Drawings held daily at 9:38 PM CT
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Second prize: $25,000 per year for life
6. Lotto America
Lotto America offers jackpots starting at $2 million, shared among 13 states, including Kansas.
Players choose five numbers from 1 to 52 and a Star Ball from 1 to 10.
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Ticket price: $1 per play
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Add the All-Star Bonus for $1 to multiply non-jackpot prizes up to 5x
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Drawings Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 9:15 PM CT
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Minimum jackpot: $2 million
7. Keno
Keno is a fast-paced game with draws every four minutes.
Players can decide how many numbers to play and increase prizes with the Bullās-eye option.
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Choose 1-10 numbers from 1 to 80
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Stakes range from $1 to $5
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Bullās-eye option doubles the stake and adds prize tiers
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Draws run daily from 4:00 AM until 2:52 AM CT
8. Racetrax
Racetrax is a computer-animated horse racing game with draws every few minutes.
Players bet on the order of finish to win prizes of more than $1 million.
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Tickets start at $0.10
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Choose exact finishes for up to four horses
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Bonus option available to multiply winnings up to 10x
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Maximum top prize: $1,575,000
9. 2by2
2by2 is a multi-state game available in Kansas and four other states.
Players select two red numbers and two white numbers in 2by2 Kansas, each from 1 to 26.
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Ticket price: $1 per play
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Jackpot: $22,000
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Daily drawings at 9:30 PM CT
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Tuesday tickets qualify for double prizes with consecutive multi-draw purchases
10. Holiday Millionaire Raffle
The Holiday Millionaire Raffle is held once a year, with a limited number of tickets available.
The game guarantees at least one $1 million winner.
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Ticket price: $20
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Only 150,000 tickets sold each year
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Early Bird drawings in October, November, and December offer bonus prizes
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Main drawing held around New Yearās Day
Kansas Lottery scratch tickets
Kansas Lottery scratch-offs, also known as instant games, come in a variety of price points and prize levels.
Players simply scratch the ticket coating to reveal winnings.
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Ticket prices range from $1 to $30
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Top prizes can reach $250,000 or more
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Odds vary by game, from about 1 in 4 to 1 in 3
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Games are retired once all jackpots are claimed
Pull-tab games
Pull-tabs are instant-win tickets where players reveal windows to match symbols.
Prizes are paid immediately by the retailer.
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Ticket prices: $1 or $2
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Top prizes range from $1,000 to $2,500
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Sold only at authorized Kansas Lottery retailers
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Available in limited varieties at any given time
What is Second Chance?
Second-chance games give you another chance to win Kansas lottery prizes with your non-winning draw game tickets or scratch cards.
All you need to do is enter your non-winning lottery ticket and wait for the draw outcomes.
Which tickets are eligible, the frequency of second-chance draws, and the prizes on offer all depend on the lottery operator.
To learn more, check out our article on second-chance games.
Like many other state lotteries, the Kansas Lottery runs limited-time second-chance promotions.
You must be part of the Kansas Lottery PlayOn Loyalty Program to join these promotions.
Luckily, registration is free and can be done online through the Kansas Lottery PlayOn portal.
Retired Kansas Lottery games
Over the years, the Kansas Lottery has updated its offerings, retiring older titles to make way for new games.
Some notable past games include:
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Kansas Cash:Ā The original version of todayās Super Kansas Cash, replaced in 2002 with the revised format.
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Up and Away: The stateās first instant game, launched in 1987, generated $7 million in sales during its first week.
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Seasonal scratch-offs:Ā Many limited-run scratch tickets are retired once all top prizes are claimed.
Retired games are no longer available for purchase, but prizes can still be claimed within the official deadlines after game closure.
Kansas Lottery odds and jackpots
Each Kansas Lottery game has different odds of winning and starting jackpot amounts.
While Pick 3 offers the best chance of winning, games like Powerball and Mega Millions provide the largest prize opportunities.
Game | Odds of Winning Jackpot | Minimum Jackpot |
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Mega Millions | 1 in 302,575,350 | $40 million |
Powerball | 1 in 292,201,338 | $40 million |
Lucky for Life | 1 in 30,821,472 | $1,000 a day for life (or $5.75 million lump sum) |
Lotto America | 1 in 25,989,600 | $2 million |
Keno | 1 in 8,911,711 | $100,000 |
Super Kansas Cash | 1 in 2,517,200 | $100,000 |
Racetrax | 1 in 976,372 | $650,248 |
Holiday Millionaire Raffle | 1 in 150,000 | $1 million |
2by2 | 1 in 105,625 | $22,000 |
Pick 3 | 1 in 1,000 | $500 |
Kansas Lottery Advance Play options
Most Kansas Lottery games allow you to purchase tickets for multiple upcoming draws in advance.
The number of draws varies by game.
Game | Advance Draws Available |
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Powerball | Up to 15 draws |
Mega Millions | Up to 15 draws |
Lotto America | Up to 15 draws |
Lucky for Life | Up to 15 draws |
Super Kansas Cash | Up to 15 draws |
Racetrax | Up to 20 draws |
2by2 | Up to 28 draws |
Pick 3 | Up to 28 draws |
Keno | Up to 100 draws |
Advance Play lets you secure entries for consecutive draws without needing to buy tickets each day.
How to claim Kansas Lottery prizes
Kansas Lottery prizes can be claimed in several ways, depending on the prize amount.
You have 365 days from the date of the draw to redeem winning tickets.
Claiming options
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$599 or less
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Claim at any Kansas Lottery retailer.
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Claim at Kansas Lottery Headquarters.
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Claim by mail.
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$600 or more
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Claim at Kansas Lottery Headquarters.
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Claim by mail.
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A completed Winner Claim Form and a valid photo ID are required.
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$5,001 and above
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Payments are issued by check or direct deposit.
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Allow 7-10 business days for mailed or electronic payments.
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Winnings are subject to checks for outstanding taxes or child support.
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Claim by mail
To claim by mail, send the signed winning ticket, a completed claim form, and a copy of your ID to:
- Kansas Lottery Claims
128 N Kansas Avenue
Topeka, KS 66603
Keep copies of all documents for your records.
Claim center
- Kansas Lottery Headquarters
128 N Kansas Avenue
Topeka, KS 66603
Phone: (785) 296-5700
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM (excluding holidays)
Kansas Lottery taxes
Lottery winnings in Kansas are subject to both federal and state income taxes.
The amount withheld depends on the prize value and the winnerās residency or citizenship status.
US citizens and residents
For US citizens or resident aliens, the following taxes are withheld from prizes over $5,000:
Prize Value | Tax Type | Rate |
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Over $5,000 | Federal Tax | 24% |
Over $5,000 | Kansas State Tax | 5% |
Total | 29% |
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A W-2G form is issued for prizes of $600 or more, which must be included in federal tax filings.
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Prizes claimed at Kansas Lottery Headquarters are checked against the state setoff program. Any owed child support, back taxes, or government debts may be deducted from winnings.
Non-US citizens and non-residents
Non-resident aliens or non-US citizens are subject to a higher withholding rate:
Prize Value | Tax Type | Rate |
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Over $600 | Federal Tax | 30% |
Over $600 | Kansas State Tax | 5% |
Total | 35% |
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The Kansas Lottery may be required to withhold more than 30% federal tax in some cases.
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Winners must complete IRS Form W-8BEN for proper reporting.
Important notes
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Winners of more than $5,000 may request direct deposit by providing a voided check with their claim form.
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Taxes are withheld at the time of payment; however, additional amounts may be owed when filing annual income taxes.
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Always keep a copy of your claim form and ticket for tax records.
Kansas Lottery App
The Kansas Lottery has a dedicated PlayOn app for Android and iOS mobile phones.
You canāt play lottery games directly through the app, but you can:
- Scan and enter tickets to drawings, check Kansas lottery results, and other PlayOn promotions
- Earn PlayOn points by completing challenges
- Lottery retailer search based on your current location
- Find nearby retailers based on your location
- Set alerts for jackpots and upcoming draws
- Explore Kansas lottery results
History of the Kansas Lottery
The Kansas Lottery was created after 64% of voters approved the Kansas Lottery Act in 1986.
Ticket sales began in 1987, with the first instant game Up and Away, generating over $7 million in sales in its first week.
Kansas joined five other states in 1987 to form the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL), making games like Lotto America and later Powerball available to players.
Super Kansas Cash was launched in 2002, and Mega Millions tickets became available in 2010.
Since its start, the Kansas Lottery has contributed over $2 billion to the state.
Where the money goes
Proceeds from the Kansas Lottery are transferred to the State Gaming Revenues Fund (SGRF).
The Kansas Legislature then allocates these funds to a variety of state programs, including:
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Economic development initiatives
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Prison construction and maintenance
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Juvenile detention facilities
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Problem gambling assistance programs
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Law enforcement and public safety projects
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The State General Fund
Retailers also benefit through sales commissions and bonuses, supporting local businesses throughout Kansas.
Notable Kansas Lottery winners
Kansas has produced several major lottery winners over the years:
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Donald Damon of Great Bend won a $96.6 million Powerball jackpot in 2009.
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A Johnson County resident claimed a $92.9 million Powerball prize in 2022.
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A group of 26 American Airlines workers from Tulsa shared a $50 million Powerball jackpot in 2000.
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Dave Wagner of Dodge City won $35 million in Lotto America in 1990.
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In 2012, a Johnson County winner claimed a $50 million Powerball jackpot.
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Recent wins in 2025 include:
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$95 million Powerball jackpot (Wichita)
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$4.2 million Super Kansas Cash jackpot (Topeka)
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$3 million scratch ticket win (Olathe)
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Kansas Lottery customer service
Players can contact or visit the Kansas Lottery for prize claims, customer support, or general inquiries.
- Kansas Lottery Headquarters
128 N Kansas Avenue
Topeka, KS 66603
- Phone: (785) 296-5700
- Winning Numbers Hotline: 1-800-544-WINS (9467)
- Email: [email protected]
- Support: [email protected]
- Website: www.kslottery.com
Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM (excluding holidays)
Kansas Lottery social media
You can get news and information through the Kansas Lotteryās official social media accounts:
Frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some of the most common questions players ask about the Kansas Lottery.
How late can you buy lottery tickets in Kansas?
Ticket sales close shortly before each drawing. For most games, sales end at 8:59 PM CT, though Lucky for Life closes at 7:59 PM CT. Always check the cutoff times for your specific game to make sure your entry counts.
How old do you have to be to buy lottery tickets in Kansas?
You must be at least 18 years old to purchase Kansas Lottery tickets or claim prizes. This rule applies to all draw games, scratch tickets, and pull-tabs. Retailers are required to verify age at the time of purchase.
How to win the Kansas Lottery?
There is no guaranteed way to win, since all lottery games are based on chance. Your best strategy is to play responsibly, set a budget, and choose games with odds you feel comfortable with. Some players prefer games with better odds, such as Pick 3 or 2by2.
Which Kansas Lottery has the best odds?
Pick 3 offers the best odds, with a chance of 1 in 1,000 to win the top prize. 2by2 and Super Kansas Cash also have more favorable odds compared to big jackpot games. While Powerball and Mega Millions have the highest jackpots, they come with the longest odds.
How much tax is taken from Kansas Lottery winnings?
For US citizens and residents, 29% is withheld on prizes over $5,000, which includes 24% federal tax and 5% Kansas state tax. Non-residents pay a higher rate of 35% on prizes over $600. Winners will also receive a W-2G form for tax reporting.
Where to buy Kansas Lottery tickets?
You can buy tickets at over 1,700 licensed Kansas Lottery retailers, including gas stations, grocery stores, and convenience stores. Online, phone, or mail sales are not allowed. Retailers may accept cash, debit, or credit cards depending on store policy.
Can you play Kansas Lottery online?
At this time, the Kansas Lottery does not sell tickets online. Players must purchase tickets in person from authorized retailers. The PlayOn app can be used to check results, enter second-chance drawings, and find retailers, but not to buy tickets.
What games can I play with the Kansas Lottery?
Kansas offers multi-state games like Powerball, Mega Millions, Lucky for Life, and Lotto America. Local favorites include Super Kansas Cash, Pick 3, Keno, Racetrax, 2by2, and seasonal raffle games. Scratch tickets and pull-tabs are also available for instant prizes.
Can Kansas Lottery winners stay anonymous?
Yes, Kansas law allows lottery winners to remain anonymous. You can choose not to have your name or city of residence released publicly. This applies to all prize amounts, including jackpots.