The Show Me State (Missouri's unofficial nickname) borders a
total of eight different US states. The state of Missouri started the Missouri
Lottery in 1985, and since 1994 has used the lottery proceeds to help fund the
state's public education programs. The MO Lottery is also a member of the
Multi-State Lottery Association.
The Missouri Lottery results uses a computerized drawing system, which was implemented on July 20, 2020 . The system uses advanced technology to pick the numbers for Missouri's in-state Draw Games (Lotto, Show Me Cash, pick 4 and Pick 3).
The computerized system, named Origin (manufactured by Smartplay International, Inc.), is stored in a secure draw room in Jefferson City, Missouri. To provide more security, these draw systems are not connected to the Internet or any other network source. The room has no other phone or data lines from which to send or receive information for security purposes.
If you do not claim your prize money in 180 days after the
draw date of a ticket's last winning play,
the money will go to benefit Missouri public education. Check
https://www.molottery.com/unclaimed-prizes
Lottery players must be 18 years or older to purchase
Missouri Lottery tickets
No,
you cannot buy Missouri Lottery online unfortunately
You have 180 days from the date of the draw to claim your
winnings.
If you lose or misplace your tickets, you are out of luck.
The Missouri Lottery is not responsible for damaged, stolen, or lost tickets.
Once you get a winner lottery ticket, it is your responsibility to keep it in a
safe place and sign the back of your
ticket
Yes, Missouri is one of the states that allow you to remain
anonymous. Since August 28, 2021, your name will only be made public if you
have provided written consent, according to HB 402.
All games are in (CENTRAL TIME ZONE)
Cash Pop
Powerball
Powerball Double Play
Yes, any prize over $600 is subject to both state and
federal taxes. Winners of prizes over $600 are also required to fill out W-9
form. For prizes over $5,000 the federal tax is 24% and state tax is 4%. For
prizes from $500 to $5000 the state tax is 4%.
Yes, you can purchase MO Lottery tickets in advance for
consecutive draws.
My Lottery is a free player loyalty program. To sign up go to https://playersclub.molottery.com/register
Yes, each month there are thousands of Missouri Lottery
players that win the MO lottery jackpot
by matching the winning numbers
every month! Here is a link to the recent winners
https://www.molottery.com/monthly-winners
The Missouri Lottery has contributed more than $7.5 BILLION
to Missouri and public education. Around 65% goes to the payment of lottery
prizes, while 25% is directed to education, and the remaining funds are used to
pay administrative costs.
As long as the retailer is open and has not closed the
lottery machine for the night, you can buy lottery tickets in Missouri as late
as possible while the lottery retailers are still open.
Yes, you can buy lottery tickets with a debit or credit card
as long as the licensed retailer accepts it.
Missouri Lottery Headquarters: 1823 Southridge Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65109-1603 (800) 201-0108
molottery.com is the official URL of the state of MO Lottery.