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About Louisiana Lottery

In the late 1980s, the state of Louisiana was searching for ways to increase revenue without raising its citizens' taxes. In 1990, the Louisiana Legislature endorsed Act 1045, which allowed for the creation of the state of Louisiana lottery. Voters passed a constitutional amendment to create the state lottery with nearly 70% of voters supporting the notion. The lottery officially debuted on Oct. 6, 1990. It sold its first scratch-off ticket nearly one year later in September of 1991. Read on for more information about the Louisiana Lottery prizes, FAQs and next drawings. 
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Am I eligible to play the Louisiana Lottery?

You can purchase a lottery ticket in Louisiana as long as you're 21 years old. Ticket purchasers must show proof of age by providing a federal ID, military ID, passport, state ID card, or driver's license. The individual's preferred identification method must have their date of birth and a photo.

Individuals who are under 21 years old can play the lottery if someone who's at least 21 years old bought the ticket for them as a gift. A family member or legal guardian who's older than 21 must accompany an underage player to claim their prize.

What time is the Louisiana Lottery drawing?

Louisiana Lottery drawings begin at approximately 9:30 p.m., though the drawings don't begin until employees confirm that retailers have closed ticket sales. Players must purchase tickets for the Pick 5, Pick 4, Pick 3, Easy 5, and Lotto draw games by 9:30 p.m. of the drawing night. Players who want to buy tickets for the multi-state Powerball game must complete their ticket purchases by 9:00 p.m.

Drawings for the Pick 5, Pick 4, and Pick 3 games take place every evening except on the evenings of Easter Sunday and Christmas Day. Drawings for Powerball, Lotto, and Easy 5 occur every Saturday and Wednesday.

How do the Louisiana Lottery drawings work?

Drawings for Louisiana Lottery games take place at the organization's headquarters in Baton Rouge. The Louisiana Lottery videotapes all drawings and completes them in a secure room to prevent individuals from tampering with the results. The drawing machines are random number generators that are separate from the systems that sell the tickets.

The Powerball drawing is the only drawing game that occurs in a different location, since it's part of the multi-state lottery system. This drawing takes place in Tallahassee, Florida, at the Florida Lottery's headquarters. For this larger-scale game, the drawing is at 9:59 p.m. Central Standard Time.

What is Club Lotteaux?

Club Lotteaux is a free membership club that you can join to improve your playing experience. Once you sign up, the official Louisiana Lottery website sends the winning numbers to your email inbox after any drawing that occurs. These timely updates help you learn whether you won a portion of the most recent drawing. As a member of Club Lotteaux, you can also participate in optional surveys. When you provide your opinion on the various lottery games in these surveys, you can win free merchandise.

Other benefits of being a member of Club Lotteaux are alerts for new games and promotions and eligibility for members-only contests. As long as you're 21 years old and a resident of Louisiana, you can sign up for Club Lotteaux online. Once you do so, you can confirm your membership via a link you'll find in your email inbox.

Can I remain anonymous if I win the lottery in Louisiana?

No, as your information becomes part of Louisiana's public record. If you win a prize that's more than $600, you have to visit the Louisiana Lottery office to claim your prize. While you're here, you have to fill out a claim form that aids with filing taxes. The public can request any information regarding winnings, as all records that relate to prize payment are open rather than closed. While you don't have to disclose your winnings, the public may find out depending on the amount of media interest.

The Louisiana Lottery's statute allows news outlets to use the winners' names and cities of residence for news releases and other publicity causes. The Louisiana Lottery strives to not use winners' personal information in advertisements that promote products or otherwise generate profits. However, winners can participate in these advertorial campaigns if they want to do so.

Do I need to pay taxes on the money I win through the Louisiana Lottery

Yes, you must pay taxes on the money you win through the Louisiana Lottery if the prize amount is eligible. All players who win more than $600 will receive a gambling income statement when they cash in their prize. The Louisiana Lottery reports all prizes they distribute that are greater than $600 to both the Louisiana Department of Revenue and Taxation and the Internal Revenue Service.

Because of this reporting, it's essential to file your federal and state income taxes correctly with the W-2G form. If you win a prize that's greater than $5,000, the Louisiana Lottery automatically withholds 5% in state taxes and 25% in federal taxes.

What are the odds of winning the Louisiana Lottery?

The odds of winning the Louisiana Lottery depend on what game you play. For example, there's a 1-in-34.4 chance that you'll win a prize when you play the Lotto draw game. The odds of winning the entire jackpot on this game increase to 1-in-5,245,786. You have better odds with different games, like a 1-in-8 chance of winning a prize when you play the Easy 5 draw game and a 1-in-435,897 chance at the jackpot prize.

Most scratch-off tickets have odds between a 1-in-3 and a 1-in-5 chance of winning some prize. The more costly scratch-off tickets tend to have better odds than the cheaper ones.

How can I claim my prize if I win the Louisiana Lottery?

You can claim a prize that's $600 or less at a licensed lottery retailer in Louisiana. If you won a larger prize that's under $501,000, you can claim it at any lottery office as long as it's not a jackpot prize. You may also claim your prize by mail. You can sign your ticket, fill out a claim form, and mail these two elements to the following address:

Louisiana Lottery Corporation
Attn: Prize Validations
P.O. Box 90010
Baton Rouge, LA 70879

If you win a Lotto or Powerball prize that exceeds $501,000, you must visit the Louisiana Lottery's headquarters to claim the prize.

When can I claim my prize on a multi-draw Louisiana Lottery ticket?

Some players purchase Louisiana Lottery tickets that have multiple games. If you win a sum of money during a drawing, you don't have to wait for the other drawings on your ticket to occur. You can cash in your ticket and collect your winnings from the already-announced drawing. In addition to your prize, you'll receive an exchange ticket that contains information about your remaining drawings.

How long do I have to claim my prize for the Louisiana Lottery?

If you win any Louisiana-based draw game, you have 180 days to claim your prize. The claim period for a scratch-off ticket or a Fast Play ticket is a little shorter, as you only have 90 days to claim your prize. If you win a multi-state Powerball prize, you have 60 days to claim your prize.

Can I play the Louisiana Lottery online?

No. Louisiana state law prevents the online sale of lottery tickets. If you see any Louisiana Lottery tickets for sale on the internet, they aren't legal. You may only purchase Louisiana Lottery tickets through licensed retailers. There are about 2,900 businesses in Louisiana that have the authorization to sell lottery tickets. These businesses include grocery stores, gas stations, and convenience stores.

Do you have further questions about the Louisiana Lottery and how it works? Contact the experts at Lottery Current to learn more.

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