Game | Winning Numbers | Details |
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Mega Millions |
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Powerball |
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Lotto |
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Show Me Cash |
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Pick 4 Midday Wild |
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Pick 4 Evening Wild |
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Pick 3 Midday Wild |
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Pick 3 Evening Wild |
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Cash4Life |
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Cash Pop Night Owl |
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Cash Pop Prime Time |
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Cash Pop Matinee |
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Cash Pop Late Morning |
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Cash Pop Early Bird |
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Powerball Double Play |
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Pick 3 Evening |
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Pick 4 Evening |
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Pick 3 Midday |
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Pick 4 Midday |
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Lucky For Life |
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Missouri Lottery drawing schedule
All Missouri Lottery results are based on Central Time (CT).
Ticket sales close shortly before each draw, and sales are suspended daily between 2:00 AM and 5:00 AM.
Game | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
Pick 3 Midday | 12:45 | 12:45 | 12:45 | 12:45 | 12:45 | 12:45 | 12:45 |
Pick 3 Evening | 20:59 | 20:59 | 20:59 | 20:59 | 20:59 | 20:59 | 20:59 |
Pick 4 Midday | 12:45 | 12:45 | 12:45 | 12:45 | 12:45 | 12:45 | 12:45 |
Pick 4 Evening | 20:59 | 20:59 | 20:59 | 20:59 | 20:59 | 20:59 | 20:59 |
Cash Pop Early Bird | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 |
Cash Pop Late Morning | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
Cash Pop Matinee | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 |
Cash Pop Prime Time | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 |
Cash Pop Night Owl | 23:00 | 23:00 | 23:00 | 23:00 | 23:00 | 23:00 | 23:00 |
Show Me Cash | 20:59 | 20:59 | 20:59 | 20:59 | 20:59 | 20:59 | 20:59 |
Lotto | 20:59 | 20:59 | |||||
Cash4Life | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 |
Powerball | 21:59 | 21:59 | 21:59 | ||||
Powerball Double Play
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21:59 | 21:59 | 21:59 | ||||
Mega Millions | 22:00 | 22:00 |
About the Missouri Lottery
The Missouri Lottery (also called the MO Lottery or Missouri State Lottery) has been operating since 1986 and offers a wide range of multi-state and in-state games.
You must be 18 years or older to buy tickets, which are available at thousands of licensed retailers across the state.
Proceeds from the lottery go directly toward public education funding.
Since its launch, the Missouri Lottery has contributed more than $7 billion to schools, colleges, and educational programs.
Every ticket sold helps support these initiatives while giving players the chance to win prizes.
Can you claim lottery anonymously in Missouri?
Since August 28, 2021, Missouri law allows lottery winners to remain anonymous.
Your name and personal details are only released if you provide written consent.
This rule helps protect player privacy while still ensuring transparency in prize distribution.
What time can you buy lottery tickets in Missouri?
Tickets are available for purchase daily, but sales are suspended between 2:00 AM and 5:00 AM.
Sales also close shortly before each game’s draw time.
For example, Missouri Powerball ticket sales stop at 8:59 PM on draw nights.
Can you buy Missouri Lottery tickets online?
No, you cannot. The Missouri Lottery does not sell tickets online.
Missouri Lottery games
The MO Lottery offers both multi-state and in-state games, giving players a wide variety of ways to win.
Below is an overview of each game available in the Missouri State Lottery.
1. Missouri Powerball
Powerball is one of the most popular lottery games in the US, with jackpots starting at $40 million.
Players choose five numbers from 1 to 69 and one Powerball number from 1 to 26.
Tickets cost $2, and you can add the Power Play option for $1 to multiply non-jackpot prizes.
Missouri also offers Double Play, which enters numbers into a second drawing for a top prize of $10 million.
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Draw Days: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday
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Draw Time: 9:59 PM
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Ticket Price: $2 (+$1 for Power Play, +$1 for Double Play)
2. Missouri Mega Millions
Mega Millions Missouri also features rolling jackpots that begin at $40 million.
Players pick five numbers from 1 to 70 and one Mega Ball from 1 to 25.
Tickets cost $2, with the optional Megaplier add-on for $1 to increase non-jackpot winnings.
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Draw Days: Tuesday, Friday
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Draw Time: 10:00 PM
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Ticket Price: $2 (+$1 Megaplier)
3. Missouri Cash4Life
Cash4Life is a multi-state game with lifetime prizes.
The top prize pays $1,000 a day for life, or a lump sum of $7 million.
The second prize is $1,000 a week for life.
Players choose five numbers from 1 to 60 and one Cash Ball from 1 to 4.
Tickets cost $2, and EZ Match can be added for $1 to win up to $500 instantly.
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Draw Days: Daily
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Draw Time: 8:00 PM
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Ticket Price: $2 (+$1 EZ Match)
4. Missouri Lotto
Missouri Lotto is the state’s flagship game, starting with a $1 million jackpot that rolls over until won.
Players select six numbers from 1 to 44.
Each play costs $1 and includes two lines of numbers.
Some tickets are randomly marked as Lotto Doubler, doubling non-jackpot prizes at no extra cost.
EZ Match can also be added for $1.
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Draw Days: Wednesday, Saturday
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Draw Time: 8:59 PM
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Ticket Price: $1 (two plays)
5. Show Me Cash
Show Me Cash has a starting jackpot of $50,000, which increases by $5,000 each day until won.
Players select five numbers from 1 to 39, with each play costing $1.
Adding EZ Match for $1 provides instant-win chances up to $500.
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Draw Days: Daily
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Draw Time: 8:59 PM
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Ticket Price: $1 (+$1 EZ Match)
6. Missouri Pick 3
Pick 3 Missouri gives players the chance to win up to $600 twice a day.
Players choose three digits (0-9) and select a bet type, such as Straight, Box, Straight/Box, Front Pair, Back Pair, Combo, or 1-Off.
Tickets cost $0.50 or $1, depending on the wager.
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Draw Days: Daily
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Draw Times: 12:45 PM, 8:59 PM
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Ticket Price: $0.50 or $1
7. Missouri Pick 4
Missouri Pick 4 is similar to Pick 3 but with four digits (0-9) and higher prizes up to $6,000.
Players can choose the same bet styles as Pick 3, including Straight, Box, Straight/Box, Combo, and 1-Off.
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Draw Days: Daily
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Draw Times: 12:45 PM, 8:59 PM
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Ticket Price: $0.50 or $1
8. Cash Pop
Cash Pop is played five times daily.
Players pick one number from 1 to 15, and each number has a prize value printed on the ticket.
If the number is drawn, the prize shown is won.
Tickets cost between $1 and $10 per play.
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Draw Days: Daily
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Draw Times: 8:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 11:00 PM
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Ticket Price: $1-$10
9. Club Keno
Club Keno offers drawings every four minutes with prizes up to $1 million.
Players pick up to 10 numbers from 1 to 80 and decide their wager, from $1 up to $20.
Add-ons include the Multiplier, Bulls-Eye, and Double Bulls-Eye, which can significantly increase winnings.
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Draw Days: Daily
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Draw Time: Every 4 minutes (2:00 AM – 5:00 AM sales pause)
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Ticket Price: $1-$20
Retired games
Some games are no longer offered in Missouri.
For example, Lucky for Life ended in April 2021.
What is Second Chance?
Second Chance draws give your non-winning tickets another shot at scoring you a prize.
The MO Lottery runs promotional Second Chance draws that you can qualify for by using your non-winning scratch or draw tickets.
Missouri scratchers
Known locally as Missouri Lottery Scratchers, these instant-win games cost between $1 and $30.
Prizes range from $777 up to $10 million, depending on the ticket.
Odds vary by game, with cheaper tickets offering smaller top prizes and higher-priced ones offering better odds.
Players have 180 days after a game ends to claim prizes.
Ticket Price | Top Prize | Odds Range |
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$1 | $777–$1,000 | Around 1 in 5 |
$5 | Up to $100,000 | Around 1 in 4 |
$20-$30 | Up to $10M | Around 1 in 2.5 |
Missouri Lottery Advance Play options
Advance Play allows you to play the same numbers for multiple upcoming draws.
The number of draws available depends on the game.
Game | Maximum Advance Draws |
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Pick 3 (Midday & Evening) | Up to 14 |
Pick 4 (Midday & Evening) | Up to 14 |
Show Me Cash | Up to 14 |
Cash4Life | Up to 14 |
Lotto | Up to 15 |
Powerball | Up to 15 |
Mega Millions | Up to 15 |
Cash Pop (all times) | Up to 15 |
Club Keno | Up to 20 |
Missouri Lottery odds and jackpots
Each game in the MO Lottery offers different odds and prize levels.
Games like Pick 3 and Pick 4 have better odds with smaller top prizes, while multi-state games such as Powerball and Mega Millions have long odds but massive jackpots.
Game | Odds of Winning Jackpot/Top Prize | Minimum Jackpot/Top Prize |
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Mega Millions | 1 in 302,575,350 | $40 million |
Powerball | 1 in 292,201,338 | $40 million |
Cash4Life | 1 in 21,846,048 | $1,000/day for life ($7M lump sum) |
Lotto | 1 in 3,529,526 | $1 million |
Show Me Cash | 1 in 575,757 | $50,000 |
Pick 4 | 1 in 10,000 | $6,000 |
Pick 3 | 1 in 1,000 | $600 |
Club Keno | Varies (up to 1 in 8,911,711) | $1 million |
Cash Pop | 1 in 15 per draw (varies by prize) | $250-$2,500 (based on wager) |
How to play Missouri Lottery games
Playing the Missouri Lottery is straightforward, with a variety of draw games, scratchers, and keno-style options to choose from.
Here’s a simple guide to getting started:
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Buy your ticket
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Tickets must be purchased from an authorized MO Lottery retailer.
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Sales are paused daily between 2:00 AM and 5:00 AM, and each game closes shortly before its draw time.
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Choose your numbers
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For draw games, you can select your own numbers or use Quick Pick to have them randomly generated.
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Each game has its own number pool (for example, Powerball is 5 numbers from 1 to 69 plus 1 Powerball from 1 to 26).
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Decide on add-ons
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Many games allow add-ons for extra chances or boosted prizes.
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Examples include Power Play for Powerball, Megaplier for Mega Millions, and EZ Match for Lotto or Show Me Cash.
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Advance Play
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You can enter the same numbers in multiple draws at once using Advance Play.
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Depending on the game, you may play up to 20 consecutive draws.
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Check results
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Winning numbers are posted after each draw.
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You can check results on the Missouri Lottery official website, through the mobile app, or at any retailer.
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Claim prizes
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Small prizes up to $600 can be claimed at retailers.
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Larger prizes require visiting a claim center, mailing in your ticket, or scheduling an appointment at headquarters.
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How to claim Missouri Lottery prizes
Players have 180 days from the draw date to claim prizes from draw games, and 180 days from the end date of a Scratchers game to claim prizes.
How you claim depends on the amount you win.
Prizes up to $600
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Can be claimed at any licensed Missouri Lottery retailer.
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You may also claim by mail.
Prizes over $600 up to $35,000
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Claim in person at any regional claim center or the Missouri Lottery Headquarters.
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Bring the signed winning ticket, a valid government-issued photo ID, and a completed Claim Form.
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These prizes are usually paid out the same day.
Prizes over $35,000
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Must be claimed at the Missouri Lottery Headquarters or by mail.
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Winners need the signed ticket, completed Claim Form, IRS Form W-9, and photo ID.
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Processing typically takes about two weeks.
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For prizes $35,000 and above, you may also submit a Direct Deposit Form.
Jackpot prizes (Lotto, Powerball, Mega Millions, Cash4Life)
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Winners must choose between lump sum or annuity payments.
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Choice must be made within 60 days of claiming the prize.
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Lotto is paid in 25 installments, while Powerball and Mega Millions are paid in 30 installments over 29 years.
Claim by mail
Send your signed ticket, Claim Form, and W-9 (if required) to:
- Ticket Redemption
Missouri Lottery
P.O. Box 7777
Jefferson City, MO 65102-7777
Keep copies of all documents for your records.
Claim centers
- Missouri Lottery Headquarters
1823 Southridge Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65109-1603
Phone: (573) 751-4050
Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM & 1:00 PM-4:30 PM
- Kansas City Regional Office
3630 Arrowhead Ave.
Independence, MO 64057
Phone: (816) 795-8811
Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM-1:00 PM & 2:00 PM-4:30 PM
- Springfield Regional Office
1506 E. Raynell Place
Springfield, MO 65804
Phone: (417) 888-4227
Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM-1:00 PM & 2:00 PM-4:30 PM
- St. Louis Regional Office
1831 Craig Park Court
St. Louis, MO 63146
Phone: (314) 340-5800
Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM & 1:00 PM-4:30 PM
Does Missouri tax lottery winnings
Yes. Missouri Lottery winnings are subject to both state and federal taxes.
The Missouri Lottery automatically withholds a portion of winnings above certain thresholds.
Winners must also report prizes on both state and federal tax returns.
For US citizens and residents
Prize Amount | State Tax | Federal Tax | Total Withholding |
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$600.01 – $5,000 | 4% | 0% | 4% |
Over $5,000 | 4% | 24% | 28% |
For non-US citizens or non-residents
Prize Amount | State Tax | Federal Tax | Total Withholding |
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$600.01 – $5,000 | 4% | 0% | 4% |
Over $5,000 | 4% | 30% | 34% |
In addition to these withholdings, winnings may affect your overall taxable income and could place you in a higher tax bracket.
Always consult a tax professional for personalized advice.
Missouri Lottery customer support
Players can reach the Missouri State Lottery through its headquarters, regional claim centers, or online resources.
Headquarters
- Missouri Lottery Headquarters
1823 Southridge Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65109-1603
Phone: (573) 751-4050
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM & 1:00 PM-4:30 PM
Regional claim centers
- Kansas City Office
3630 Arrowhead Ave.
Independence, MO 64057
Phone: (816) 795-8811
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-1:00 PM & 2:00 PM-4:30 PM
- Springfield Office
1506 E. Raynell Place
Springfield, MO 65804
Phone: (417) 888-4227
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-1:00 PM & 2:00 PM-4:30 PM
- St. Louis Office
1831 Craig Park Court
St. Louis, MO 63146
Phone: (314) 340-5800
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM & 1:00 PM-4:30 PM
Online resources
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Missouri Lottery official website: www.molottery.com
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Contact forms available on the website
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Winning numbers hotlines are available for each regional office
Mobile App
The Missouri Lottery App is available for iOS and Android. Features include:
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Scanning tickets to check results and enter Second Chance drawings
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Creating and saving digital payslips
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Finding nearby retailers, including those that have sold winning tickets
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Accessing Players Club rewards and promotions
Social media
To keep up with the latest MO Lottery news and updates, you can follow these social media accounts:
Missouri Lottery App
Apart from its website, you can access the Missouri Lottery through its native app.
The app is compatible with iOS and Android devices and is available for download in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
The Missouri Lottery App has the following key features:
- A scanner that can enter your tickets into Second Chance draws and check whether you’ve won.
- Option to view and sort the available scratch tickets by price, release date, and prizes.
- Option to create and save digital payslips.
- Access to the Players Club and information about rewards, points balances, order history, etc.
- Option to check winning numbers and paid prizes.
- Map with retailer locations, including information about those who have sold winning tickets for prizes over $1,000 in the last month.
Missouri Lottery history
The Missouri Lottery was created after voters approved a constitutional amendment in 1984, and the first tickets went on sale in 1986.
Its primary mission has always been to generate revenue for the state while offering safe and entertaining games.
Key milestones include:
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1992: Missouri began selling Powerball tickets.
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2010: The state joined Mega Millions.
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2021: Cash4Life was introduced, replacing Lucky for Life.
Since 1994, all proceeds from the MO Lottery have gone directly to public education.
To date, the lottery has contributed over $7 billion to K-12 schools, higher education, special education, and scholarship programs.
Notable Missouri Lottery winners
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In 2012, Mark and Cindy Hill of Dearborn shared a $587.5 million Powerball jackpot, one of the largest in US history at the time.
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In 2007, a St. Louis County player won a $254 million Powerball jackpot.
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In 2014, a St. Charles couple claimed a $96.5 million Powerball prize.
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In 2015, a St. Louis resident won $70 million in Powerball.
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Missouri has also seen several million-dollar winners in Mega Millions, Lotto, and Scratchers.
Missouri Lottery FAQs
Can you play Missouri Lottery online?
No, you cannot purchase Missouri Lottery tickets online. Tickets are only available through licensed retailers within the state. However, you can use the official app or Players Club to check tickets, enter promotions, and manage rewards.
How old to buy lottery tickets in Missouri?
You must be at least 18 years old to buy or redeem Missouri Lottery tickets. This applies to all draw games, scratchers, and promotions. Retailers are required to check ID if age is in doubt.
What time can you cash in lottery tickets in Missouri?
Prizes of $600 or less can usually be claimed during a retailer’s business hours. Regional claim centers and headquarters are open on weekdays, typically until 4:30 PM. Larger prizes may take up to two weeks to process, depending on the amount.
Can you claim lottery anonymously in Missouri?
Yes, Missouri law allows winners to remain anonymous. Your identity is only released if you provide written consent. This protects your privacy while ensuring prize payments are secure.
Where does Missouri Lottery money go?
Proceeds from the Missouri Lottery go directly to public education funding. Money supports K-12 schools, higher education, scholarships, and special education services. Since 1986, the lottery has contributed more than $7 billion to education programs.
Where are the most winning lottery tickets sold in Missouri?
Winning tickets have been sold at retailers across the state, with some high-profile wins in St. Louis, Kansas City, and rural areas. The Missouri Lottery website features a Winners Map showing recent winning ticket locations. Because results vary by draw, no single location consistently sells the most winners.
How long does it take to receive a lottery prize?
This depends on the prize you’ve won and how you’re receiving it. Prizes up to $600 and those from $600 to $35,000 can be paid on the same day. The former at any licensed retail location and the latter at the Missouri lottery headquarters or any regional offices.
If you’ve won a jackpot or Cash4Life top prize, you need to decide on how you’d like to receive it. You have 60 days from after you validate your ticket to choose the cash option; otherwise, you’ll receive your reward in annuities. Choosing the cash option will reduce your winnings to half of the advertised amount.
Lotto jackpots are paid in 25 increments over 24 years, while Powerball and Mega Millions come in 30 increments over 29 years.