Established in 1964, The NH Lottery is the oldest legal
lottery in the United States. Now 45 states, plus the District of Columbia,
Puerto Rico, and the U.S have state lotteries. The New Hampshire lottery got
started because state Representative Larry Pickett saw a sweepstakes as an
opportunity to raising money for education for the state of New Hampshire.
The New Hampshire Lottery has evolved over the years, offering a variety of lottery number games and scratch-off games. Instant Games were introduced in New Hampshire in 1975 with a ticket called Lucky X. Since the start of the New Hampshire Lottery, sales have increased from $5.7 million in 1964 to an astonishing $500 million in 2021.
The revenue generated from the state of New Hampshire has benefitted the local communities through contributions to public education. Currently, those contributions have amounted to over $2 billion and helped the state achieve its mission, which is to maximize revenues for public education.
The NH Lottery offers a range of different lottery games, including Powerball, Mega Millions, Lucky for Life, and Tri-State Megabucks Plus. These games are all multi-state games, meaning that they are played in multiple states across the country and offer large jackpots. In addition to these games, the NH Lottery also offers several in-state games, i.e., Pick 3, Pick 4, and Cash 5.
One of the most popular games offered by the NH Lottery is
Powerball, a game in which players choose five numbers from a pool of 69 and
one Powerball number from a separate pool of 26. Drawings for Powerball are
held twice a week, on Wednesday and Saturday evenings, and players can win
prizes by matching all or some of the numbers drawn. The jackpot for Powerball
starts at $20 million and grows with each drawing until it is won.
Another popular game offered by the NH Lottery is Mega
Millions, which is like Powerball but with slightly different rules. For Mega Millions, players choose five numbers
from a pool of 70 and one Mega Ball number from a separate pool of 25. Drawings
for Mega Millions lottery results are also held twice a week, on Tuesday and
Friday evenings, and players can win prizes by matching all or some of the
winning numbers drawn. The jackpot for Mega Millions starts at $20 million and
grows with each drawing until it is won.
In fiscal year 2021, Operating revenues for the Lottery increased
by $126.8 million, or 32.3% for the current fiscal year. MUSL games revenue
increased $16.7 million or 40.3%, while revenue from instant scratch games
increased $48.1 million or 17.7%, exceeding $300 million in sales for the first
time.
MUSL games contributed 11.2% to total revenue and instant
scratch games contributed 61.7%. Tri- State games, which contributed 7.6% to
total revenue, increased $12.8 million while Lucky for Life sales increased
$94.6 thousand or 1.7% during fiscal year 2021 according to the NH Lottery FY 2021 annual report.
Yes, you can play the NH Lottery online through iLottery.
Register for an iLottery account and you can play Powerball, Mega Millions,
Tri-State Gimme 5, Lucky for Life, and e-Instant games from your computer,
smartphone, or tablet. To register go to https://www.nhlottery.com/iLottery-Info
You
must be 18 or older to purchase and redeem lottery tickets in the state of New
Hampshire. You do not have to be a state resident to buy and play the NH
Lottery
The
New Hampshire Lottery revenue goes toward the state's public education
In the state of New Hampshire, it is not possible to remain anonymous if you win the lottery. Your name, town of residence, and the amount you won will be made public. You can however claim the jackpot prize in a trust which will keep you information confidential. In 2021 a New Hampshire judge's decision allowed the winner of a $560 million Powerball jackpot to stay anonymous. The woman signed the ticket before she realized that state law would let her create a trust to shield her identity.
You have 365 days from the date of the ticket draw to claim
your lottery winnings.
In the state of New Hampshire, some retailers take payment
from a lottery player with a debit or credit card at their own discretion. The
state does not have any restrictions on this.
The New Hampshire Lottery is not responsible for lost,
damaged, or stolen tickets. Once you get your winning ticket, make sure you
sign it and keep it in a safe place.
To play the NH Lottery, you can purchase tickets at any authorized retailer location. You can also purchase tickets online through the NH Lottery
website or through the NH Lottery mobile app. Simply select your game and the
numbers you wish to play and follow the instructions to complete your purchase.
The NH Lottery offers a variety of games, including draw
games, scratch tickets, and online games. Some popular draw games include
Powerball, Mega Millions, and Lucky for Life. There is a wide variety of scratch
tickets available, with themes ranging from sports to holiday-themed games. The
NH Lottery also offers online games, including instant win games and online
second chance drawings.
The cutoff time for purchasing NH Lottery tickets varies depending on the game. For most draw games, the cutoff time is 7:55 pm ET on the day of the drawing. For scratch tickets, the cutoff time is typically at the close of business on the day of the drawing. It is always a good idea to check the specific rules for the game you are playing to confirm the cutoff time.
To claim a prize from the NH Lottery, you will need to bring the winning ticket to an authorized retailer, or the NH Lottery headquarters. Prizes of $599 or less can be claimed at any authorized retailer location. Prizes of $600 or more must be claimed at the NH Lottery headquarters. You may be required to provide identification and complete a claim form to claim your prize.
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