Minnesota (MN) Lottery Results & Winning Numbers
Results Updated On:09 Nov 2025 (GMT)
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| Lucky For Life |
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| Pick 3 |
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| Powerball Double Play |
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Minnesota Lottery drawing schedule
Minnesota Lottery games are drawn daily or on fixed days of the week, depending on the game.
All times shown are Central Time (CT).
Ticket sales close shortly before the draw.
| Game | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
| Pick 3 | 18:17 | 18:17 | 18:17 | 18:17 | 18:17 | 18:17 | 18:17 |
| North 5 | 18:17 | 18:17 | 18:17 | 18:17 | 18:17 | 18:17 | 18:17 |
| Gopher 5 | 18:17 | 18:17 | 18:17 | ||||
| Lotto America | 21:15 | 21:15 | 21:15 | ||||
| Powerball | 21:59 | 21:59 | 21:59 | ||||
| Mega Millions | 22:00 | 22:00 |
Ticket sales cut-off
| Game | Sales Close Before Draw |
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| Pick 3 | 6:10 PM CT |
| North 5 | 6:10 PM CT |
| Gopher 5 | 6:10 PM CT |
| Lotto America | 9:00 PM CT |
| Powerball | 9:00 PM CT |
| Mega Millions | 9:00 PM CT |
About the Minnesota Lottery
The Minnesota State Lottery has been operating since 1990 after voters approved its creation in a 1988 referendum.
Since then, it has raised billions of dollars to support the state’s General Fund, health and human services, education, public safety, and environmental projects.
Today, the lottery offers both multi-state games such as Powerball, Mega Millions, and Lotto America, along with Minnesota-only games like Gopher 5, North 5, and Pick 3.
Can you buy lottery tickets online in Minnesota?
No. Minnesota Lottery tickets cannot be purchased online, by phone, or through the mail.
Tickets are only available through licensed lottery retailers within the state.
Can you remain anonymous in Minnesota Lottery?
Yes. Minnesota law allows winners of prizes over $10,000 to keep their name and city confidential unless they choose to go public.
This provides an extra layer of privacy and security for larger prize winners.
When is the Minnesota Lottery?
Minnesota Lottery drawings take place daily or on set days, depending on the game.
Local games such as Pick 3, North 5, and Gopher 5 draw in the evening at 6:17 PM, while multi-state games like Powerball and Mega Millions follow national schedules later in the evening.
Can I buy MN tickets online?
No, unfortunately, this is not possible.
The state’s legislature has blocked all means of purchasing lottery tickets online.
How to play Minnesota Lottery games
Playing the Minnesota Lottery is straightforward.
You must be at least 18 years old to purchase tickets, which are available from over 3,000 licensed retailers across the state.
Depending on the game, you can either choose your own numbers or select a Quick Pick for randomly generated numbers.
Most Minnesota Lottery games also allow Advance Play, so you can enter the same numbers into multiple consecutive draws.
This option saves time and ensures you do not miss a drawing.
Advance play options
The table below shows how many draws ahead you can purchase for each game:
| Game | Number of Advance Draws |
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| Powerball | Up to 14 |
| Mega Millions | Up to 14 |
| Lotto America | Up to 14 |
| Gopher 5 | Up to 14 |
| North 5 | Up to 14 |
| Pick 3 | Up to 14 |
Minnesota Lottery games
The Minnesota Lottery offers a mix of multi-state jackpots and exclusive in-state games.
Each game has different rules, jackpots, and odds, giving players plenty of options.
1. Minnesota Powerball
Powerball Minnesota is part of one of the biggest multi-state lotteries, offering jackpots that start at $40 million and can climb into the hundreds of millions.
Players choose five numbers from 1 to 69 and one Powerball from 1 to 26.
For an extra $1, you can add the Power Play multiplier to boost non-jackpot prizes.
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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
2. Minnesota Mega Millions
Minnesota Mega Millions has a similar format to Powerball but uses a separate number matrix.
Players pick five numbers from 1 to 70 and one Mega Ball from 1 to 25.
The optional $1 Megaplier increases non-jackpot prizes by up to 10 times.
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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
3. Lotto America
Lotto America is played in 13 states and features jackpots starting at $2 million.
Players select five numbers from 1 to 52 and a Star Ball from 1 to 10.
The All-Star Bonus, available for $1 more, multiplies non-jackpot prizes up to 5 times.
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Draw Days: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday
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Draw Time: 9:15 PM CT
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Ticket Price: $1 (+$1 All-Star Bonus optional)
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Starting Jackpot: $2 million
4. Gopher 5
Exclusive to Minnesota, Gopher 5 offers a starting jackpot of $100,000.
Players select five numbers from 1 to 47, and the jackpot rolls over until it is won.
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Draw Days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
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Draw Time: 6:17 PM CT
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Ticket Price: $1
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Starting Jackpot: $100,000
5. North 5
North 5 (previously called Northstar Cash) is another Minnesota-only game.
Players choose five numbers from 1 to 31 for the chance to win a jackpot that starts at $25,000 and continues to roll until it is won.
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Draw Days: Daily
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Draw Time: 6:17 PM CT
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Ticket Price: $1
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Starting Jackpot: $25,000
6. Minnesota Pick 3
Minnesota Pick 3 gives players multiple ways to win with prizes up to $500.
Players choose three numbers between 0 and 9, with several bet types and wager amounts available.
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Draw Days: Daily
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Draw Time: 6:17 PM CT
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Ticket Price: $0.50 to $5
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Top Prize: $500
What is Second Chance?
Second chance draws are contests players can enter when their normal game ticket was non-winning.
All non-winning tickets are eligible to be entered into the draw and are non-refundable.
Players with such tickets can navigate to the second chance tab on the official website to enter the draw.
Retired games
Some lottery games are no longer offered in Minnesota.
While tickets can no longer be purchased, they remain part of the state’s lottery history.
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Lucky for Life: Minnesota ended participation on June 28, 2021.
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All or Nothing: This game was discontinued in 2017.
Minnesota Lottery scratch-offs
Known as Scratch Games in Minnesota, these instant-win tickets offer prizes that range from small cash amounts to jackpots of hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Ticket prices vary from $1 to $50, with prize amounts increasing along with the ticket cost.
Scratch-off odds also improve with higher-priced tickets.
Lower-cost games generally have odds around 1 in 4, while premium tickets can offer odds closer to 1 in 3.
Some popular scratch games in Minnesota have included Diamond Riches, Cash Money, and other themed tickets offering prizes up to $500,000.
Players can also enter non-winning scratch-offs into second-chance drawings, giving them another opportunity to win cash and other prizes through the Minnesota Lottery’s promotional programs.
Minnesota Lottery odds and jackpots
Each Minnesota Lottery game offers different odds and jackpot amounts.
While games like Pick 3 give the best chance of winning smaller prizes, multi-state games such as Powerball and Mega Millions provide the largest jackpots.
| Game | Odds of Winning Jackpot | Starting Jackpot |
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| Mega Millions | 1 in 302,575,350 | $40 million |
| Powerball | 1 in 292,201,338 | $40 million |
| Lotto America | 1 in 25,989,600 | $2 million |
| Gopher 5 | 1 in 1,533,939 | $100,000 |
| North 5 | 1 in 169,911 | $25,000 |
| Pick 3 | 1 in 1,000 | $500 |
Claiming Minnesota Lottery prizes
Minnesota Lottery prizes can be claimed in different ways depending on the amount won.
All winners must sign the back of their ticket before submitting a claim.
Prizes of $599 or less
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Claim at any Minnesota Lottery retailer if the store has enough cash on hand.
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Alternatively, prizes of this size can be mailed to the lottery headquarters.
Prizes from $600 to $50,000
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Claim in person at any Minnesota Lottery regional office or at headquarters in Roseville.
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These prizes can also be claimed by mail.
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A completed claim form must be included with your signed ticket.
Prizes over $50,000
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Must be claimed in person at Minnesota Lottery headquarters in Roseville.
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Call ahead to schedule an appointment: 1-888-568-8379 or (651) 635-8273.
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Be prepared to provide identification and a completed claim form.
Claim by mail
Send your signed ticket, claim form, and a copy of a valid ID (if prize is $600 or more) to:
- Minnesota State Lottery
P.O. Box 131000
Roseville, MN 55113
Regional claim centers
- Minnesota Lottery Headquarters
2645 Long Lake Road
Roseville, MN 55113
Phone: (651) 635-8273
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
- Detroit Lakes Office
1641 Highway 10 W
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Phone: (218) 846-0700
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM & 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
- Owatonna Office
205 Cedardale Drive
Owatonna, MN 55060
Phone: (507) 444-2400
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM & 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
- Virginia Office
130 Chestnut Street E
Virginia, MN 55792
Phone: (218) 748-2450
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM & 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
Taxes on Minnesota Lottery winnings
Lottery winnings are taxable.
The Minnesota Lottery withholds taxes on larger prizes and reports certain winnings to federal and state tax authorities.
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All gambling winnings are reportable.
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Minnesota residents: State tax applies to all lottery winnings.
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Nonresidents: State tax applies to Minnesota-source lottery winnings only. Winners must report winnings on the Minnesota return where required.
Quick reference tables
Minnesota Lottery tax withholdings for US citizens and residents
| Prize amount | State tax | Federal tax | Total withheld |
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| $5,000.01 and above | 7.25% | 24% | 31.25% |
Minnesota Lottery tax withholdings for non-US citizens or nonresidents
| Prize amount | State tax | Federal tax | Total withheld |
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| $5,000.01 and above | 7.25% | 30% | 37.25% |
Withholding thresholds
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Prizes over $5,000: Taxes are withheld at payment.
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Prizes of $600 or more: Winnings are reported to the IRS and the Minnesota Department of Revenue. Identification and a Social Security Number or ITIN are required on the claim form.
Standard withholding rates
These are the amounts withheld by the lottery at the time of payment.
Your final tax owed may be different after you file your returns.
US citizens and residents
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State Tax: 7.25%
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Federal Tax: 24%
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Total Withheld: 31.25% on prizes over $5,000
Non-US citizens or nonresidents
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State Tax: 7.25%
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Federal Tax: 30%
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Total Withheld: 37.25% on prizes over $5,000
Note: Amounts withheld may not cover your entire tax liability, depending on your overall income and deductions.
Simple examples
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$10,000 prize to a Minnesota resident: The lottery withholds 31.25% which is $3,125. Net paid at claim is $6,875.
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$10,000 prize to a non-US citizen or nonresident: The lottery withholds 37.25% which is $3,725. Net paid at claim is $6,275.
Minnesota Lottery customer support
Players have several options for contacting the Minnesota Lottery for questions, prize claims, or technical support.
Headquarters
- Minnesota Lottery Headquarters
2645 Long Lake Road
Roseville, MN 55113
Phone: (651) 635-8273
Toll-Free: 1-888-568-8379
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Regional offices
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Detroit Lakes: 1641 Highway 10 W, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Phone: (218) 846-0700 | Hours: Mon-Fri, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM & 1:00 PM-4:00 PM -
Owatonna: 205 Cedardale Drive, Owatonna, MN 55060
Phone: (507) 444-2400 | Hours: Mon-Fri, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM & 1:00 PM-4:00 PM -
Virginia: 130 Chestnut Street E, Virginia, MN 55792
Phone: (218) 748-2450 | Hours: Mon-Fri, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM & 1:00 PM-4:00 PM -
Marshall: 750 West College Drive, Marshall, MN 56258
Phone: (507) 537-6040 | Hours: Mon-Fri, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM & 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
Emails
If you do not feel like going to the office, you can take advantage of the other options available for customer support:
- General Inquiries: [email protected]
- Second Chance: [email protected]
- Account Information: [email protected]
Social media
Below is the list of the MN lottery social media accounts:
Minnesota Lottery App
The Minnesota Lottery company has a mobile app where you can get live result updates.
The app, however, does not have a feature to buy tickets for jackpot games.
The app is available for Android and Apple devices and can be downloaded through the Play Store and App Store, respectively.
Minnesota Lottery history
The Minnesota Lottery was created after voters approved a constitutional amendment in 1988.
The first tickets went on sale on April 17, 1990, and the lottery quickly became a key source of funding for state programs.
Over the decades, the lottery has expanded to include both national games like Powerball and Mega Millions and local games such as Gopher 5 and North 5.
Lottery revenue benefits Minnesota in several ways.
A significant share goes to the General Fund, which supports education, health care, and public safety.
Another large portion of funds environmental and natural resource projects through programs such as the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund, the Natural Resources Fund, and the Game and Fish Fund.
Since its inception, the lottery has generated more than $3 billion for these causes.
Notable Minnesota Lottery winners
Minnesota has produced some of the largest lottery winners in US history:
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Thomas and Kathleen Morris of Burnsville won $228.9 million in Powerball in 2011, the biggest prize in state history.
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Paul and Sue Rosenau of Waseca claimed a $180 million Powerball jackpot in 2008.
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Farrah Slad of Brainerd, age 21, won $150 million playing Powerball in 1999.
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Paul White of Ham Lake was one of three winners sharing a $448 million Powerball jackpot in 2013, taking home $149 million.
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David and Mary Beth Wenell of Eden Prairie won $98.7 million in Powerball in 2004.
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More recently, Minnesota players have won millions in in-state games like Gopher 5 and North 5, including jackpots over $20 million.
Minnesota Lottery FAQs
Here are answers to some of the most common questions about the Minnesota Lottery.
How late can you buy lottery tickets in Minnesota?
Ticket sales close just before each draw, usually around 6:10 PM for in-state games like Pick 3, North 5, and Gopher 5, and 9:00 PM for Powerball, Mega Millions, and Lotto America. Always check the sales cut-off times to avoid missing a draw. Buying early ensures your ticket is valid.
What lottery is only played in Minnesota?
Gopher 5 and North 5 are exclusive to Minnesota. These games offer smaller jackpots compared to national lotteries but provide much better odds of winning. They are popular choices among local players.
How to scan Minnesota lottery tickets?
You can scan tickets using the official Minnesota Lottery mobile app. The app allows you to check if your ticket is a winner instantly. You can also scan at most lottery retailers using in-store ticket checkers.
How to check Minnesota lottery tickets?
Players can check tickets by scanning them at any authorized retailer or by using the lottery’s mobile app. Winning numbers are also published on the official Minnesota Lottery website. Keeping your ticket safe and signed helps protect your claim.
Are Minnesota lottery rules different if you play online?
No, the rules are not different for offline and online games.
How do I know lotteries listed on Lottery Critic are legitimate?
Every game listed on Lottery Critic is licensed and regulated by the state providing the lottery games. It is in our interest to only share legal and legitimate Minnesota lottery games with our users, and we take this responsibility very seriously.
How long does it take to receive your prize if you win the Minnesota Lottery?
It takes around two weeks to receive a prize by mail order, although this may take longer for lottery prizes of over $50,000, which must be claimed at the state lottery office in Roseville, MN.
