Lotto
Colorado Lotto is the state's homegrown draw game with a jackpot that starts at $1 million and increases from there with every draw until it's won. Tickets cost $2 and also include an automatic multiplier that can boost any non-jackpot prize by up to five times. Add the Plus option for more chances to win in a second draw, with a $250,000 top prize.
Drawings take place Wednesday and Saturday evenings at around 7:35 PM MT. The cutoff time to purchase tickets on draw nights is 7:30 PM, and sales resume after the draw. Tickets are also unavailable from 12:00 AM to 4:30 AM Monday through Saturday and from 12:00 AM to 8:00 AM on Sunday.
How to Play
It's easy to start playing Lotto. Simply choose 6 numbers from 1 through 40 and mark them on your playslip. Alternatively, check the QP box or ask the retailer for a Quick Pick to have the lottery terminal randomly generate a selection for you.
Advance Play allows you to play your numbers for up to 26 draws (13 weeks) in the future. Mark the box on the playslip if you wish to play multiple draws, or request Advance Play from the retailer.
Your ticket will include an automatic multiplier number, randomly chosen to be 2X, 3X, 4X or 5X. Any prize below the jackpot will be multiplied by this number to increase your win.
The Plus add-on is also available for an extra $1 per play. There's a second Plus drawing with a top prize of $250,000 that takes place straight after the main game. The same numbers that a player picks for Lotto are entered into the Plus game, and non-jackpot prizes are still increased by the random multiplier on their ticket. It is possible to win prizes on both Lotto and Lotto Plus on the same night.
Prizes and Odds of Winning
Here's a breakdown of the Lotto prizes and their associated odds of winning, as well as how the random multiplier increases winnings below the jackpot. Scroll down to view the odds of each multiplier number appearing on your ticket, and the Plus option prizes and odds.
| Winning Tier | Base Prize | 2x Prize | 3x Prize | 4x Prize | 5x Prize | Odds of Winning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match 6 of 6 | Jackpot | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1 in 3,838,380 |
| Match 5 of 6 | $250 | $500 | $750 | $1,000 | $1,250 | 1 in 18,816 |
| Match 4 of 6 | $25 | $50 | $75 | $100 | $125 | 1 in 456 |
| Match 3 of 6 | $3 | $6 | $9 | $12 | $15 | 1 in 32 |
| Overall odds of winning any Lotto prize are 1 in 30. | ||||||
Multiplier Odds
Each ticket comes with an automatic multiplier that applies to any non-jackpot prizes won on Lotto and the Plus option. Here are the odds of each multiplier printing on your ticket:
| Multiplier | Odds |
|---|---|
| 5X | 1 in 10 |
| 4X | 1 in 10 |
| 3X | 3 in 10 |
| 2X | 1 in 2 |
Lotto Plus Prizes and Odds
If you added the Plus option to your Lotto ticket for $1 more, your numbers will be entered into the Plus draw held immediately after the Lotto draw, and you can win in one or both. The table below has the prizes available on the Plus tiers, plus the effect of the multiplier at 2X, 3X, 4X, or 5X and the chances of winning.
| Winning Tier | Base Prize | 2x Prize | 3x Prize | 4x Prize | 5x Prize | Odds of Winning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match 6 of 6 | $250,000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1 in 3,838,380 |
| Match 5 of 6 | $300 | $600 | $900 | $1,200 | $1,500 | 1 in 18,816 |
| Match 4 of 6 | $30 | $60 | $90 | $120 | $150 | 1 in 456 |
| Match 3 of 6 | $4 | $8 | $12 | $16 | $20 | 1 in 32 |
| Overall odds of winning any Lotto Plus prize are 1 in 30. | ||||||