Louisiana (LA) Lottery Results & Winning Numbers
Results Updated On:13 Oct 2025 (GMT)
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Louisiana Lottery drawing schedule
Knowing when draws take place helps you stay on top of the Louisiana Lottery results winning numbers.
All times are listed in Central Time (CT) and ticket sales stop shortly before each drawing.
| Game | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
| Pick 3 | 21:59 | 21:59 | 21:59 | 21:59 | 21:59 | 21:59 | 21:59 |
| Pick 4 | 21:59 | 21:59 | 21:59 | 21:59 | 21:59 | 21:59 | 21:59 |
| Pick 5 | 21:59 | 21:59 | 21:59 | 21:59 | 21:59 | 21:59 | 21:59 |
| Easy 5 | 21:59 | 21:59 | |||||
| Lotto | 21:59 | 21:59 | |||||
| Powerball | 21:59 | 21:59 | 21:59 | ||||
| Mega Millions | 22:00 | 22:00 |
Louisiana Lottery overview
The Louisiana Lottery Corporation (LLC), also known as the Louisiana State Lottery, was created in 1991 to provide revenue for the state without raising taxes.
Since then, it has contributed billions of dollars to education and awarded billions more in prizes.
Players can take part in state-exclusive games like Lotto, Easy 5, Pick 3, Pick 4, and Pick 5, along with national favorites such as Powerball and Mega Millions.
Lottery tickets are available at over 2,900 licensed LA Lottery retailers across the state, including grocery stores, gas stations, and convenience stores.
Tickets are not available to buy online, by mail, or over the phone.
How old to buy lottery tickets in Louisiana?
You must be 21 years or older to purchase Louisiana Lottery tickets or claim prizes.
This age limit was set to match other gaming regulations in the state.
Valid government-issued ID is required to prove age at purchase or when redeeming winnings.
How much is the Louisiana Lottery?
Ticket prices vary by game.
Daily games like Pick 3, Pick 4, and Pick 5 can be played for as little as $0.50, while jackpot games like Lotto, Powerball, and Mega Millions typically cost $1 or $2 per play.
Scratch-offs range from $1 to $20, with prize amounts increasing alongside ticket prices.
LA Lottery tickets payment methods
State lottery regulations allow various payment methods, including credit cards.
However, retailers have final say over which payment methods they’ll accept.
It’s best to ask your local retailer if they’ll accept methods other than cash.
Can I buy lottery tickets online?
No, Louisiana tickets are not available to buy online.
State law states that only licensed retailers may sell tickets for these games.
Indeed, these retailers receive a commission from the sales of tickets.
Louisiana Lottery games
The Louisiana Lottery Corporation offers both multi-state and in-state games, giving players chances to win every day.
Below are the details for each game available in the LA Lottery.
1. Mega Millions (Louisiana Mega Millions)
Mega Millions delivers some of the largest jackpots in the world, starting at $40 million.
To play, pick five numbers from 1 to 70 and one Mega Ball from 1 to 25.
Tickets cost $2, and the $1 Megaplier option can increase non-jackpot prizes.
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Draw Days: Tuesday, Friday
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Draw Time: 10:00 PM CT
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Ticket Price: $2 (+$1 Megaplier optional)
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Starting Jackpot: $40 million
2. Powerball (Louisiana Lottery Powerball)
Powerball is famous for its multimillion-dollar jackpots, often reaching into the hundreds of millions.
Players select five numbers from 1 to 69 and one Powerball from 1 to 26.
Tickets cost $2, with a $1 Power Play option that can multiply non-jackpot prizes up to 10 times.
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Draw Days: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday
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Draw Time: 9:59 PM CT
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Ticket Price: $2 (+$1 Power Play optional)
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Starting Jackpot: $40 million
3. Louisiana Lotto
Louisiana Lotto is the state's flagship in-state jackpot game, first launched in 1992.
To play, choose six numbers from 1 to 42. Jackpots start at $500,000 and grow until someone wins.
Prizes are awarded for matching three or more numbers.
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Draw Days: Wednesday, Saturday
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Draw Time: 9:59 PM CT
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Ticket Price: $1 per play
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Starting Jackpot: $500,000
4. Easy 5
Easy 5 is a straightforward Louisiana game with better odds than the larger jackpot draws.
Players pick five numbers from 1 to 37, or choose Quick Pick for random selections.
For an extra $1, you can add the ezmatch option for a chance to win up to $250 instantly.
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Draw Days: Wednesday, Saturday
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Draw Time: 9:59 PM CT
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Ticket Price: $1 (+$1 ezmatch optional)
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Starting Jackpot: $50,000
5. Louisiana Lottery Pick 5
Pick 5 is a daily game with flexible play options.
Players select five numbers from 0 to 9 and choose from different bet types, including Straight, Box, and Combo.
Top prizes can reach $50,000, depending on the wager type and amount.
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Draw Days: Daily
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Draw Time: 9:59 PM CT
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Ticket Price: $0.50 or $1
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Top Prize: Up to $50,000
6. Louisiana Lottery Pick 4
Pick 4 is another daily game with multiple play styles.
Players choose four numbers from 0 to 9, then decide how to play: Straight, Box, Straight/Box, or Combo.
Prizes go up to $5,000 for a $1 Straight bet.
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Draw Days: Daily
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Draw Time: 9:59 PM CT
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Ticket Price: $0.50 or $1
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Top Prize: $5,000
7. Louisiana Lottery Pick 3
Pick 3 is Louisiana’s classic daily numbers game.
Players select three numbers from 0 to 9 and choose from Straight, Box, Straight/Box, or Combo play styles.
Prizes go up to $500 for a $1 Straight bet.
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Draw Days: Daily
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Draw Time: 9:59 PM CT
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Ticket Price: $0.50 or $1
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Top Prize: $500
Louisiana Lottery scratch-offs
The Louisiana Lottery offers a wide range of scratch-off tickets, available from $1 to $20.
These instant-win games are popular because you know immediately if you’ve won.
Higher-priced tickets come with bigger jackpots and better overall odds.
Scratch-off prizes can reach as high as $500,000, and there are dozens of active games at any given time.
Tickets are sold only through licensed LA Lottery retailers.
Here are a few examples of popular Louisiana scratch-offs:
| Ticket Price | Game Name | Top Prize | Overall Odds | Notes |
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| $1 | 10X the Cash | $5,000 | 1 in 4.89 | Entry-level game with smaller but frequent wins |
| $5 | Cash $pin | $100,000 | 1 in 3.84 | Features 4 top prizes and multiple instant wins |
| $10 | Triple 777 | $200,000 | 1 in 3.47 | Higher stakes with strong odds for mid-range prizes |
| $20 | Ultimate $500,000 | $500,000 | 1 in 3.08 | Premium ticket with 28 chances to win |
Players have 90 days from the end of a game to claim scratch-off winnings.
If all top prizes are claimed, ticket sales end early.
What is Second Chance?
Second Chance games offer another chance to win with your non-winning draw game tickets or scratch cards.
All you need to do is enter your non-winning tickets 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.
The Louisiana Lottery runs limited-time second-chance promotions, though these aren’t as frequent as other state lotteries’ games.
To enter Second Chance games, you typically enter tickets through the mail or online.
Full details are released with every Second Chance game announcement, so it’s best to keep an eye out for these.
Louisiana Lottery Advance Play options
The Louisiana State Lottery allows you to purchase tickets for multiple future drawings in advance.
This feature is available for all draw games and helps ensure you never miss your chance at the winning Louisiana lottery numbers.
| Game | Advance Draws Available |
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| Pick 3 | Up to 14 consecutive draws |
| Pick 4 | Up to 14 consecutive draws |
| Pick 5 | Up to 14 consecutive draws |
| Easy 5 | Up to 20 consecutive draws |
| Lotto | Up to 20 consecutive draws |
| Powerball | Up to 20 consecutive draws |
| Mega Millions | Up to 20 consecutive draws |
Purchasing tickets in advance is convenient if you play the same numbers regularly, or if you want to secure entries before traveling or busy periods.
Louisiana Lottery odds
Each LA Lottery game offers different prize odds and starting jackpots.
While games like Pick 3 and Pick 4 provide better chances of winning smaller prizes, the biggest jackpots are available through Louisiana Mega Millions and Louisiana Lottery Powerball.
| Game | Odds of Winning Jackpot/Top Prize | Starting Jackpot/Top Prize |
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| Mega Millions | 1 in 302,575,350 | $40 million |
| Powerball | 1 in 292,201,338 | $40 million |
| Lotto | 1 in 5,245,786 | $500,000 |
| Easy 5 | 1 in 435,897 | $50,000 |
| Pick 5 | 1 in 100,000 | $50,000 |
| Pick 4 | 1 in 10,000 | $5,000 |
| Pick 3 | 1 in 1,000 | $500 |
Choosing between games comes down to balancing higher jackpots versus better odds of winning.
Many players enjoy mixing daily number games with weekly jackpot draws.
How to claim Louisiana Lottery prizes
All Louisiana Lottery tickets should be signed immediately after purchase to protect your winnings.
You have 180 days from the draw date to claim prizes for draw games and 90 days from the end date of a scratch-off or Fast Play game.
Claiming options
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Prizes of $600 or less: Claim at any licensed retailer, regional office, or by mail.
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Prizes of $601 to $5,000: Claim at a regional office or by mail.
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Prizes over $5,000: Claim at a Louisiana Lottery regional office in person.
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Jackpot prizes ($500,001 and above): Must be claimed at the Louisiana Lottery Corporation Headquarters in Baton Rouge.
Claim by mail
To claim by mail, include the following in your package:
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Signed winning ticket (front and back copies recommended).
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Completed the Louisiana Lottery Prize Claim Form.
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Copy of a valid government-issued photo ID.
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Copy of Social Security card or official document with your SSN.
Mail to:
- Louisiana Lottery Corporation
Attn: Prize Validations
P.O. Box 90010
Baton Rouge, LA 70879-0010
It is recommended to send by certified or registered mail and keep copies of all documents for your records.
Louisiana Lottery claim centers
- Headquarters (Baton Rouge Regional Office)
555 Laurel St.
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
Phone: (225) 297-2000
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
- New Orleans Regional Office
Clearview Palms Shopping Center
2222 Clearview Parkway, Suite B-3
Metairie, LA 70001
Phone: (504) 889-0031
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
- Lafayette Regional Office
Centerpiece Shopping Center
5520-L Johnston Street
Lafayette, LA 70503
Phone: (337) 262-5413
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
- Alexandria Regional Office
Emerald Square Shopping Center
1325 MacArthur Drive
Alexandria, LA 71301
Phone: (318) 487-5005
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
- Monroe Regional Office
1128 Pecanland Mall Drive
Monroe, LA 71203
Phone: (318) 362-5460
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
- Shreveport Regional Office
Old River Marketplace Shopping Center
767 Shreveport-Barksdale Highway
Shreveport, LA 71105
Phone: (318) 869-6550
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Does Louisiana tax lottery winnings?
Lottery prizes in Louisiana are considered taxable income.
Both federal and state taxes apply to certain prize amounts, and the Louisiana Lottery Corporation is required to report winnings to the IRS and the Louisiana Department of Revenue.
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Prizes $600 and above are reported to tax authorities.
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Prizes over $5,000 are subject to automatic withholding.
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Winners must provide a Social Security Number or Taxpayer Identification Number when claiming.
Louisiana Lottery taxes for US citizens and residents
| Prize Amount | Tax Withholding | Rate |
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| Over $5,000 | Federal Tax | 24% |
| Over $5,000 | State Tax | 4.25% |
| Total Withholding | 28.25% |
Louisiana Lottery taxes for non-US citizens or non-residents
| Prize Amount | Tax Withholding | Rate |
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| Over $5,000 | Federal Tax | 30% |
| Over $5,000 | State Tax | 4.25% |
| Total Withholding | 34.25% |
Keep in mind that actual tax liability may vary depending on your personal financial situation.
Winners are encouraged to consult with a tax professional for guidance on reporting lottery income.
Forms
When you win a prize, you may need to fill out certain forms depending on the amount.
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$600 or less
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Sign the back of your ticket.
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No claim form if redeemed at a retailer.
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If claiming by mail, send in the signed ticket.
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Over $600
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Louisiana Lottery Prize Claim Form.
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Copy of a valid photo ID.
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Copy of your Social Security card (or official SSN document).
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Over $5,000
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Same documents as above.
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Tax forms required:
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Form W-9 (US citizens/residents).
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Form W-8BEN (non-US citizens/residents).
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Group Wins
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Each winner completes a claim form.
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Groups may also need Form 5754 for tax purposes.
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Louisiana Lottery App
Although lottery tickets can’t be bought online, you can save time and choose your numbers in advance via the Louisiana Lottery Official Mobile App.
Download the app to your mobile or tablet from the Apple or Google Play app stores to enjoy a range of helpful features.
- Create and save a digital payslip through the app and then show the code to your retailer to save time in-store, while also being able to take your time choosing those lucky numbers.
- Use your device’s camera to scan your ticket and see if it’s a winner.
- View the latest winning numbers for all LA Lottery games.
- Explore the full range of LA Lottery games, jackpots, and previous winners.
- Save your favourite numbers to use on future tickets.
- Find a list of your local Louisiana Lottery retailers.
Louisiana Lottery history
The Louisiana Lottery Corporation was created in 1991 after voters approved a constitutional amendment.
The first scratch-off tickets went on sale in September 1991, Lotto launched in January 1992, and Powerball tickets became available in 1995. Mega Millions was added in 2011.
Louisiana had a private lottery in the 1800s, but it was shut down in 1894 due to corruption concerns.
The modern state-run lottery is tightly regulated and designed to benefit the public.
Where the money goes
Revenue from ticket sales is divided into four main areas:
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Prize Winners: Over 50% of revenue is paid back to players.
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Education Funding: Around 35% goes to the State Treasury for the Minimum Foundation Program, which supports K-12 public schools.
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Retailer Commissions: About 5% goes to the 2,900 licensed retailers across Louisiana.
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Operational Costs: Around 4-5% funds for offices, staff, technology, and advertising.
Since 1991, the lottery has contributed more than $4.5 billion to the state treasury.
Notable winners
Louisiana has seen several major wins over the years:
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2017: The 292 Family Partnership shared a $191.1 million Powerball jackpot.
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2016: A Metairie resident won a $97 million Powerball jackpot.
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2013: A Baton Rouge couple claimed $50 million in Powerball.
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2011: A group of 16 workers from New Orleans split a $30.5 million Powerball prize.
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2018-2025: Players have also claimed scratch-off prizes worth millions, Lotto jackpots over $4 million, and Mega Millions prizes in the hundreds of thousands.
Louisiana Lottery customer support
If you need help with Louisiana Lottery tickets, results, or prizes, there are several ways to contact the Louisiana Lottery Corporation.
Contact options
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Phone (toll-free): 1-877-770-7867
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Headquarters phone: (225) 297-2000
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Email: [email protected]
Regional offices
Support is also available at all Louisiana Lottery regional claim centers in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Lafayette, Alexandria, Monroe, and Shreveport.
Each office is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Online and app support
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Visit the Louisiana Lottery website for FAQs, forms, and game details.
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Download the Louisiana Lottery App on iOS or Android to check tickets, view results, and find retailers.
Social media
If you’d like to keep up-to-date with lottery draws, news, and winners, you can follow LA Lottery on social media:
Louisiana State Lottery FAQs
Here are answers to some of the most common questions about the Louisiana Lottery Corporation and its games.
What time do they stop selling lottery tickets in Louisiana?
Ticket sales stop before each drawing, usually about 30 to 60 minutes in advance. For example, Lotto, Easy 5, Pick 3, Pick 4, and Pick 5 close at 9:30 p.m. CT, while Powerball and Mega Millions close at 9:00 p.m. CT. Always check the official draw schedule to make sure you don’t miss out.
How old to buy lottery tickets in Louisiana?
You must be 21 years or older to buy Louisiana Lottery tickets or claim prizes. This rule was introduced to align with other forms of legal gaming in the state. A valid government-issued photo ID is required to prove your age.
How much is the Louisiana Lottery?
Ticket costs depend on the game you choose. Pick 3, Pick 4, and Pick 5 can be played for as little as $0.50, while Lotto costs $1 and Powerball and Mega Millions cost $2. Scratch-offs range from $1 to $20.
Does Louisiana have lottery?
Yes, Louisiana has a state lottery run by the Louisiana Lottery Corporation. It offers draw games like Lotto, Easy 5, Pick 3, Pick 4, and Pick 5, as well as multi-state games like Powerball and Mega Millions. Scratch-offs and Fast Play games are also available.
When is the Louisiana Lottery drawing?
Drawings are held daily for Pick 3, Pick 4, and Pick 5, and twice weekly for Lotto and Easy 5. Powerball drawings take place on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, while Mega Millions drawings are on Tuesday and Friday. Times are typically around 9:59 p.m. CT.
Does Louisiana tax lottery winnings?
Yes, Louisiana lottery winnings are taxable. Federal tax of 24% and state tax of 4.25% are withheld from prizes over $5,000. Non-US residents pay a higher federal rate of 30% plus the same state tax.
Are Louisiana lottery rules different if you play online?
The Louisiana Lottery cannot be played online, so the games feature one set of rules each. You can still set up a payslip online and get information about all the games via the website and mobile app.
How do I know lotteries listed on Lottery Critic are legitimate?
Our information is based on official lottery websites and the information they provide. We also keep track of games and prizes to ensure the information is correct.
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