ND Lottery

Yes, ND has had some big lottery winners. A $3,000,000 JACKPOT FROM MEGA MILLIONS WITH MEGAPLIER

Anonymous from Fargo

Game: Mega Millions

Retailer: Casey's General Store #3365 - Fargo

Amount Won: $3,000,000

Date: 3/30/2021.

Some winners have hit on the Powerball ticket game as well. 

Yes, you can purchase all North Dakota Lottery games over the Internet with an online play from any computer or mobile device. You must be a current North Dakota resident to purchase tickets online.  Non-residents can’t play and you cannot purchase tickets by mail or phone.

The state of North Dakota has over 400 licensed retailers across the state. Just look for the Lottery jackpot sign in the store window.

You have 180 days from the draw date to claim your prize.

All unclaimed prizes get released by into the state’s General Fund.

You must be at least 18 years or older to play the lottery and claim prizes in North Dakota.

Yes, in some cases you can play the lottery using your debit card however, it is up to the retailer. The retailer may allow a check or debit card for the purchase of tickets or put a limit on the number of tickets you can purchase.  A credit card cannot be used to buy lottery tickets I the state of North Dakota.

If you lose your winning lottery ticket, there is nothing you can do. The ND Lottery is not responsible for lost or stolen tickets. Once you get a winning ticket that matches the winning numbers, of the North Dakota Lottery results you must sign it and fill out your information. Anyone who finds an unsigned ticket can claim it.

 Federal income tax of 24% and state income tax of 2.90% are withheld from any prize over $5,000.  

The money for 1$ of lottery gets distributed to:

·               Prizes Expense - 51%

·               Contracted Services - 10%

·               Retailer Commissions - 5%

·               Advertising/Marketing Expense - 2%

·               Administrative/Operating Expense - 6%

·               Compulsive Gambling Prevention and Treatment Fund - 1%

·               Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force Grant Fund - 2%

·               Prize Reserve Pools - 1%

·               State General Fund - 22%

If you win a prize of $599 or less, you can claim it at a lottery retailer. If you win a prize of $600 or you must go to the state lottery office and bring the winning ticket in person at the Lottery's office located at 1720 Burlington Drive Suite C, Bismarck, ND 58504-7736 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon and 1:00 – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (excluding holidays). Please arrive at the Lottery no later than 4:30 p.m. to allow adequate time to process your check.

You can also download and print a Prize Claim Form (PDF) or pick up a form from a lottery retailer, complete and sign the form, and send it along with the signed winning ticket to:

North Dakota Lottery Office

PO Box 204

Bismarck, ND 58502-0204

Please make sure you send a copy of a valid form of ID, in addition to Prize Claim Form and winning ticket.

The Player’s Club is a free program for lottery players to join and to earn exclusive benefits and rewards.  To learn more about the Players Club visit the Players Club lottery website at https://club.lottery.nd.gov/