SD Lottery

South Dakota Lottery Results

 

Latest Powerball

27 May 2023
24 38 39 48 56 4
Next Jackpot on 29 May 2023
Jackpot Price
$226,000,000

Latest MEGA Millions

26 May 2023
12 20 37 41 64 1
Next Jackpot on 30 May 2023
Jackpot Price
$187,000,000

Latest Lotto America

27 May 2023
2 23 28 40 50 8
Next Jackpot on 29 May 2023
Jackpot Price
$3,200,000

Latest Dakota Cash

27 May 2023
3 8 11 17 22
Next Jackpot on 31 May 2023
Jackpot Price
$77,000

About South Dakota Lottery

h Dakota lottery begin in the year 1986 and the net income goes back to South Dakota to pay for things important to South Dakotans. On average, the South Dakota Lottery gives $491K per day back to the state of SD. That money goes to help improve schools, natural resources and more. In 2021, more than $179 million went directly back to the state. Video Lottery sales increased 10.1 percent from last year. Total Fiscal Year 2022 Lottery revenue generated for state funds was more than $179 million.

Almost 95 cents of every dollar the Lottery earns goes directly back to South Dakota. Of the $179 million raised last year, more than 49% went to education, plus millions more for roads, natural resources and to support South Dakotans. The Lottery has provided $1.35 billion to the state General Fund. The General Fund is the state government’s general spending account and supports public and higher education, programs I.E. Medicaid and Temporary Assistance for families that need it, human services facilities and the legal system.

The state Bureau of Finance & Management provides a summary of General Fund receipts and expenditures for the current state fiscal year in its Budget in Brief document.  Half of that money every year from the General Fund is used to support local K-12 schools, state universities and technical institutes.

 

The Lottery has provided nearly $120 million to the Capital Construction Fund. These funds help the community for paying for water systems, drinking water and wastewater improvement projects, recycling and waste disposal programs. The Lottery has also provided $4.9 million to the S.D. Department of Social Services for problem gambling treatment services.

 

The lottery provides games like Powerball with the optional Powerplay, Powerball Double Play, Mega Millions with the optional Megaplier, Dakota Cash, Lucky for Life, and Lotto America

Game Schedule

Game Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Dakota Cash       9:50 p.m.     9:50 p.m.
Powerball   10:20 p.m.   10:20 p.m.     10:20 p.m.
Mega Millions     10:20 p.m.     10:20 p.m.  
Lotto America   10:20 p.m.   10:20 p.m.     10:20 p.m.
Lucky for Life 9:50 p.m. 9:50 p.m. 9:50 p.m. 9:50 p.m. 9:50 p.m. 9:50 p.m. 9:50 p.m.
All times are in Central Time.
Game Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Dakota Cash       9:00 p.m.     9:00 p.m.
Powerball   9:00 p.m.   9:00 p.m.     9:00 p.m.
Mega Millions     9:00 p.m.     9:00 p.m.  
Lotto America   9:00 p.m.   9:00 p.m.     9:00 p.m.
Lucky for Life 8:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
All times are in Central Time.

Claiming Prizes

Here's the process for claiming South Dakota Lottery prizes.

Jackpot-winning tickets for Dakota Cash and Lotto America, top prize-winning tickets for Lucky for Life, and second prizes for Powerball and Mega Millions must be claimed in person at claim centers.

Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots can only be claimed in person at the South Dakota Lottery Headquarters.

To claim a prize by mail, send the signed winning ticket and a completed claim form to:

South Dakota Lottery Main Office
711 E. Wells Avenue
Pierre, SD 57501

All documents must be mailed via USPS certified mail.

Keep a copy of all claim documents for your records.

Options for Claiming

Prize Options
$100 or less Option 1 Claim at any local retailer.
Option 2 Claim by mail.
$101 or more Option 1 Claim at any South Dakota claim center.
Option 2 Claim by mail.

Tax Information

Here are the taxes withheld from lottery prizes claimed by U.S. citizens or residents.

South Dakota Lottery tax withholdings on winnings for U.S. citizens or residents
Winnings Tax Percentage
Over $5,000 State Tax 0%
Federal Tax 24%
    Total: 24%

If the winner is not a citizen or resident of the U.S., the South Dakota Lottery withholds a greater amount for taxes.

South Dakota Lottery tax withholdings on winnings for non-U.S. citizens or non-residents
Winnings Tax Percentage
Over $5,000 State Tax 0%
Federal Tax 30%
    Total: 30%

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How old do you have to be to play the SD Lottery?

You must be at least 18 years old to buy online or scratch ticket purchases. You must be 21 years old to play video lottery according to South Dakota State law.  

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