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Oklahoma Lottery drawing schedule
All times shown are Central Time.
| Game | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
| Pick 3 | 21:10 | 21:10 | 21:10 | 21:10 | 21:10 | 21:10 | 21:10 |
| Cash 5 | 21:10 | 21:10 | 21:10 | 21:10 | 21:10 | 21:10 | 21:10 |
| Lotto America | 21:15 | 21:15 | 21:15 | ||||
| Lucky for Life | 21:38 | 21:38 | 21:38 | 21:38 | 21:38 | 21:38 | 21:38 |
| Powerball | 21:59 | 21:59 | 21:59 | ||||
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| Mega Millions | 22:00 | 22:00 |
Oklahoma Lottery cut-off times
Ticket sales close shortly before each draw.
Once sales are closed, purchases apply to the next available drawing.
| Game | Ticket Sales Cut-Off Time | Draw Time |
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| Pick 3 | 8:59 PM | 9:00 PM |
| Cash 5 | 8:59 PM | 9:00 PM |
| Lotto America | 8:59 PM | 9:15 PM |
| Lucky for Life | 8:30 PM | 9:38 PM |
| Powerball | 8:59 PM | 9:59 PM |
| Mega Millions | 8:59 PM | 10:00 PM |
Cut-off times are the same across all licensed Oklahoma Lottery retailers.
Be sure to buy your tickets before sales close to enter that nightās drawing.
About the Oklahoma Lottery
The Oklahoma Lottery is a well-known US lottery, operated by the state government.
Ticket sales began on October 12, 2005, and it operates as a member of the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL).
The funds from the Oklahoma State Lottery are distributed to different sectors, including K-12 Public education (45%), the Teacherās retirement system (5%), Oklahoma Higher Education (39.5%), the School Consolidation Fund (5%), and Oklahoma Career Tech 8 (5.5%).
The Oklahoma Lottery has donated more than $1 billion to Oklahoma Education since the beginning of 2005.
Funds are delivered every month to the Oklahoma Education Lottery Trust Fund.
From there, the funds are directed to school budgets and allocated for utilization by District Administration.
Oklahoma Lottery rules
- You must be 18 years of age or older to play and claim prizes in the Oklahoma lottery.
- Government-issued identification is required when claiming any prize.
- For prizes over $601 in value, you must provide proof of your Social Security Number when claiming.
Oklahoma Lottery and OKC Lottery
The Oklahoma Lottery is also commonly referred to as the “OK Lottery” or the “OKC Lottery”.
These are informal names, but they both point to the same Oklahoma State Lottery games and services offered through the Oklahoma Lottery Commission.
Can Oklahoma Lottery winners remain anonymous?
No, Oklahoma Lottery winners cannot remain anonymous.
Prize winner information is considered public record in the state.
Some players choose to claim winnings through legal trusts to protect privacy, but names and prize amounts are generally available to the public.
Oklahoma Lottery tickets
Oklahoma Lottery tickets are only available at licensed retailers.
Players can claim all winning tickets within 180 days from the winning draw date, although after that date, any unclaimed winnings are forfeited.
Can you buy lottery tickets online in Oklahoma?
No, customers can buy Oklahoma Lottery tickets only from an authorized retailer.
The Oklahoma Lottery has no responsibility if you lose or damage your tickets.
Be sure to keep tickets in a secure place.
Oklahoma Lottery ticket sales cut-off times
| Game | Ticket Sales Close | Draw Days | Draw Time |
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| Pick 3 | 8:59 PM | Daily | 9:00 PM |
| Cash 5 | 8:59 PM | Daily | 9:00 PM |
| Lotto America | 8:59 PM | Mon, Wed, Sat | 9:15 PM |
| Lucky for Life | 8:30 PM | Daily | 9:38 PM |
| Powerball | 8:59 PM | Mon, Wed, Sat | 9:59 PM |
| Mega Millions | 8:59 PM | Tue, Fri | 10:00 PM |
Ticket sales close before each draw. Once sales are closed, purchases apply to the next scheduled drawing.
Oklahoma Lottery promo code
There is no need to enter a promo code in order to take part in the Oklahoma lottery.
However, you can find different promotions from the provider that are available on a monthly basis.
In November 2021, for example, you could participate in the Gold Rush Giveaway.
Players just need to enter any non-winning/winning 630 Gold Rush Scratcher purchased between October 11, 2021 through December 5, 2021.
Participants must be a minimum of 18 and registered with the Oklahoma Lottery Mobile App.
How to play the lottery in Oklahoma
The Oklahoma Lottery has basic gameplay, yet players need to understand certain rules.
You must be at least 18 years old to purchase tickets, and tickets can only be bought in person from authorized Oklahoma Lottery retailers.
The purchase of tickets remains restricted to in-person transactions only.
Users have the option to pick their numbers when buying tickets, or they can use Quick Pick to get randomly generated numbers.
The system provides an option to purchase tickets for upcoming draws through Advance Play.
| Game | Advance Draws Available |
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| Pick 3 | Up to 7 |
| Cash 5 | Up to 10 |
| Lotto America | Up to 10 |
| Lucky for Life | Up to 10 |
| Powerball | Up to 10 |
| Mega Millions | Up to 10 |
Advance Play gives you the convenience of entering several consecutive draws with a single ticket purchase.
Oklahoma Lottery games
The Oklahoma State Lottery offers both multi-state and in-state games, giving players a choice of jackpots and daily prizes.
Below are the main games available through the OK Lottery, also known as the OKC Lottery.
OK Powerball
Powerball is a lottery game in Oklahoma with the largest jackpots, often exceeding $300,000,000 in cash.
The game is one of the most popular in the state and draws occur every three days.
Once you buy a ticket, you should ask for a payslip.
The slip has five plays, and you should select five numbers from the 69 available.
In the next step, you should move to the next field on the slip, which features 26 numbers, and here you only select one.
To qualify for larger wins, you can mark the box for the Power Play, although this makes the ticket more expensive.
Drawings occur every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
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Ticket cost: $2 per play.
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Choose 5 numbers from 1 to 69 and 1 Powerball from 1 to 26.
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Power Play option available for $1 to multiply non-jackpot prizes up to 10x.
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Double Play can be added for $1, giving a second chance to win prizes up to $10 million.
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Ticket sales close at 8:59 pm on draw nights.
OK Mega Millions
Mega Millions is another multi-state game with massive jackpots that start at $40 million.
Drawings take place every Tuesday and Friday.
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Ticket cost: $2 per play.
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Choose 5 numbers from 1 to 70 and 1 Mega Ball from 1 to 25.
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Megaplier option available for $1 to multiply non-jackpot prizes up to 10x.
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Ticket sales close at 8:59 pm on draw nights.
Lotto Oklahoma
Lotto America is known as a multi-state lottery similar to Powerball.
It includes a rolling jackpot that begins at $2 million and increases until someone wins.
It also includes an optional All-Star Bonus feature leading to the multiplication of non-jackpot prizes by up to 5x.
To start the game, you should select five numbers from 1 to 52 and a Star Ball digit from 1 to 10.
Drawings occur twice a week on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
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Ticket cost: $1 per play.
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Choose 5 numbers from 1 to 52 and 1 Star Ball from 1 to 10.
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All-Star Bonus available for $1 to multiply non-jackpot prizes up to 5x.
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Ticket sales close at 8:59 pm on draw nights.
Lucky For Life
As part of Lucky For Life, players can claim a top award of $1,000 per day or a secondary award of $25,000 per year for life.
Players should only select five numbers between 1 to 48, and a Lucky Ball digit from 1 to 18.
To win this game, your numbers must match the winning digits in one of 10 different ways.
Players can check numbers online at the Oklahoma Lottery Online Betting site or bring the ticket to a retailer.
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Ticket cost: $2 per play.
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Choose 5 numbers from 1 to 48 and 1 Lucky Ball from 1 to 18.
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Top prize: $1,000 a day for life (paid as annual installments of $365,000) or a lump sum of $5.75 million.
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Second prize: $25,000 a year for life.
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Ticket sales close at 8:30 pm.
Pick 3 Oklahoma
Pick 3 is another game available at the Oklahoma Lottery with different playing ways.
All you need to do is select any group of 3 single-digit numbers and pick the order of the draw.
It is also possible to win by matching the back and front pairs.
Players can purchase Pick 3 tickets from approved retailers in Oklahoma, as online play is not possible.
Drawings are available every evening after 9:00 pm.
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Ticket cost: $1 per play.
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Choose 3 numbers from 0 to 9.
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Bet types include exact order, any order, front pair, and back pair.
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Top prize: $500.
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Drawings take place daily at 9:00 pm.
Cash 5 Oklahoma
Cash 5 is a lottery game available at the Oklahoma State Lottery.
It features a fixed main prize of $25,000.
Players only need to select 5 numbers between 1 and 36, and they are ready to go.
Drawings are available every evening after 9:00 pm CT.
Once again, players cannot access the game online, but only purchase the tickets at authorized retailers.
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Ticket cost: $1 per play.
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Choose 5 numbers from 1 to 36.
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Jackpot: $25,000 net (after taxes).
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Overall odds of winning a prize: 1 in 7.6.
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Ticket sales close at 8:59 pm daily.
Oklahoma Lottery scratch-offs
Oklahoma Lottery also offers scratch-off tickets, also known as scratchers.
Tickets differ in terms of the top prizes and betting odds.
Available prices are $1, $2, $3, $5, and $10 per play, and some of them offer exclusive prizes up to $250,000.

Scratchers are instant-win games that can be purchased at authorized Oklahoma Lottery retailers.
Players simply scratch away the coating on the ticket to see if they have won a prize.
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Ticket prices range from $1 to $50.
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Top prizes vary from $2,500 to $3 million.
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Lower-cost tickets generally have odds of about 1 in 4.
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Higher-priced scratchers may offer odds as strong as 1 in 2.5.
Oklahoma Lottery second chances: What is Second Chance?
Oklahoma Lottery is also known for its second chance drawing.
This is a promo event where customers present non-winning tickets with an opportunity to receive other prizes.
These promotions are regularly available for scratcher games, and prizes can include cash, merchandise, vacations, and more.
How does Second Chance work for the Oklahoma Lottery?
To take part in promo second chance drawings in the Oklahoma state, customers must have a registered account via the OK lottery's official site.
After completing a sign-up process, players can submit eligible tickets and enter a drawing.
Oklahoma Lottery odds and jackpots
Each Oklahoma Lottery game has different odds of winning and prize structures.
While games like Pick 3 offer better chances of winning smaller prizes, multi-state games such as Powerball and Mega Millions provide the largest 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 |
| Lucky for Life | 1 in 30,821,472 | $1,000 a day for life ($5.75 million lump sum option) |
| Lotto America | 1 in 25,989,600 | $2 million |
| Cash 5 | 1 in 376,992 | $25,000 |
| Pick 3 | 1 in 1,000 | $500 |
Cash 5 also awards lower-tier prizes for matching fewer numbers, while Pick 3 allows players to select from multiple bet types with varying payouts.
How to Claim a Lottery Prize in OK
If you win $99 or less at the Oklahoma State Lottery, you should claim the prize at an official Oklahoma Lottery retailer.
For prizes between $100 – $600, all fields on the back of the ticket must be filled in, including the signature.
The original ticket should be mailed to Oklahoma Lottery, P.O. Box 548810, Oklahoma City, OK 73154.
Players can also claim prizes from $1 to $600 at an approved Oklahoma Lottery retailer.
The alternative place to claim awards is the Oklahoma Lottery Winner Center located at 300 N. Broadway in the center of Oklahoma City.
The working hours are Monday-Friday from 7:30 am – 4:00 pm.
Customers who win prizes of $601 or more should visit the Oklahoma Lottery Winner Center and fill in the OK Lottery Claim Form.
Winners have to present a valid photo ID issued by the government along with proof of their Social Security Number.
To speed up the in-person pending time, players can complete a remote claim form.
Be sure to call (405) 522-7700 and speak with an Oklahoma Lottery Claim Representative for full details.
Oklahoma Lottery prize claim options
| Prize Amount | How to Claim |
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| Up to $600 | At any authorized retailer, by mail, at Lottery Headquarters, or by email |
| $601 to $49,999 | By mail, by email, or at Lottery Headquarters |
| $50,000 and above | At Lottery Headquarters or by mail |
Claim by mail
To claim by mail, send the following to:
- Oklahoma Lottery Headquarters
P.O. Box 548810
Oklahoma City, OK 73154
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Signed winning ticket
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Completed claim form
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Copy of a government-issued photo ID
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Copy of Social Security card or official tax document with SSN
Claim by email
Players can also submit claims by email to [email protected].
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For prizes up to $600, send images of the signed ticket (front and back).
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For prizes over $600, also include: completed claim form, government-issued photo ID, and proof of Social Security Number.
Direct deposit option
For mailed or emailed claims, prizes can be paid by check or direct deposit.
To receive direct deposit, include:
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Voided check or bank letter with account and routing numbers
Does Oklahoma tax lottery winnings?
Yes. All Oklahoma Lottery winnings are subject to both federal and state taxes, depending on the prize amount and the winnerās residency status.
For larger prizes, the Oklahoma Lottery automatically withholds a portion before paying out.
Winners will also receive a W-2G form for tax reporting.
Taxes for US citizens and residents
For prizes over $5,000, both federal and state taxes are withheld.
| Prize Amount | Tax Withheld | Percentage |
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| Over $5,000 | Federal Tax | 24% |
| Over $5,000 | Oklahoma State Tax | 4% |
| Total Withheld | 28% |
Taxes for non-US citizens and non-residents
Non-residents face higher withholding rates, starting at prizes of $600 or more.
| Prize Amount | Tax Withheld | Percentage |
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| Over $600 | Federal Tax | 30% |
| Over $600 | Oklahoma State Tax | 8% |
| Total Withheld | 38% |
Important notes
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All winners of $600 or more will receive a W-2G tax form from the Oklahoma Lottery.
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Cash 5ās $25,000 top prize is advertised as the net amount after taxes.
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Winners may owe additional taxes depending on their overall income and filing status.
Information on the Oklahoma Lottery
The Oklahoma Lottery is headquartered at 300 N. Broadway, OKC, OK 73102.
The working hours of the office are Monday-Friday from 7:30 am to 4 pm.
Oklahoma Lottery customer support
If you want to reach Michigan Lottery representatives, you can use the following contact points:
- Telephone 405.522.7700
- Contact Form on the OK Lottery website.
Social media
Oklahoma Lottery App and technology
The Oklahoma Lottery features a mobile app for customers looking to play games on the move.
It's available for all Android and iOS devices and allows players to enjoy top features.

The Oklahoma Lottery App has the following features:
- Replay promotions, including tickets, points, and maps
- Ticket Checker Function
- Draw Games
- Scratchers
History of the Oklahoma Lottery and where the money goes
The Oklahoma Lottery was approved by public vote in 2004, and the first tickets went on sale in October 2005.
Soon after, the state joined Powerball and later Mega Millions, expanding player access to some of the largest jackpots in the US.
The Lottery has since added Lotto America, Lucky for Life, Cash 5, and Pick 3, along with a wide range of scratchers.
Since its launch, the Oklahoma Lottery has raised over $1 billion for education.
By law, proceeds go into the Oklahoma Education Lottery Trust Fund, which then distributes funds as follows:
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45% to K-12 education programs
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39.5% to higher education programs, scholarships, and grants
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5% to the Teachersā Retirement System
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5% to the School Consolidation and Assistance Fund
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5.5% to CareerTech for educational equipment and scholarships
Lottery revenues are transferred monthly to the Trust Fund.
The funds are designed to supplement, not replace, existing education budgets across Oklahoma.
Notable winners of Oklahoma Lotteries
Below you can see some winners at the Oklahoma Lottery:
- Broderick N. from Oklahoma City took $8,040,000 from Lotto America in July 2021.
- Perry L. from Woodward won $3,500,008 from Lotto America in January 2021.
- Charles G. from Sulphur won $2,000,000 from Powerball in September 2021.
- Rachel W. from McAlester won $390,000 from Lucky For Life in October 2021.
- Bobby E. from Shawnee won $100,000 from Powerball in October 2021.
Frequently asked questions
Where are the most winning lottery tickets sold in Oklahoma?
Winning tickets can be sold at any authorized Oklahoma Lottery retailer across the state. Some of the biggest prizes have been claimed in cities like Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and Lawton. Since every ticket has the same odds, your chances are not increased by buying in a specific location.
How late can you buy lottery tickets in Oklahoma?
Ticket sales close shortly before each draw, usually around 8:59 pm for games like Powerball, Mega Millions, Cash 5, and Pick 3. Lucky for Life has an earlier cutoff time of 8:30 pm. After sales close, any purchases apply to the next scheduled drawing.
Does Oklahoma have a lottery?
Yes, the Oklahoma Lottery was created by public vote in 2004 and began ticket sales in 2005. It offers multi-state games like Powerball and Mega Millions, as well as in-state games like Cash 5 and Pick 3. Proceeds from ticket sales go to education across Oklahoma.
Can Oklahoma Lottery winners remain anonymous?
No, winners in Oklahoma cannot remain anonymous. Prize details are considered public record under state law. Some players choose to claim through trusts for privacy, but names and prize amounts are generally available to the public.
How long do I have to claim a prize in Oklahoma?
You have 180 days from the date of the drawing to claim prizes on draw games. Scratch-off prizes must be claimed within 90 days of the announced game end date. After this time, unclaimed prizes are forfeited.
Can I buy Oklahoma Lottery tickets online?
No, tickets can only be purchased in person from licensed retailers. Online, phone, or mail sales are not offered in Oklahoma. You must be physically present in the state and at least 18 years old to play.
Are Oklahoma Lottery winnings taxable?
Yes, all Oklahoma Lottery winnings are subject to state and federal income tax. The Oklahoma Lottery automatically withholds taxes on larger prizes and issues a W-2G form. The total amount withheld depends on your residency status and the value of your prize.

