Louisiana Lottery Numbers

Louisiana lottery games are not available to play outside of the USA, however you can take part in popular multi-state games Mega Millions and Powerball from around the world.

How late can you buy lottery tickets in Louisiana? Find out here and never miss a chance to play your favorite game:

Game	Draw Days	Draw Times*	Ticket Sales Close At*
Powerball	Monday, Wednesday & Saturday	9:59 PM	9:00 PM
Mega Millions	Tuesday & Friday	10:00 PM	9:00 PM
Lotto	Wednesday & Saturday	9:59 PM	9:30 PM
Easy 5	Wednesday & Saturday	9:59 PM	9:30 PM
Pick 5	Daily	9:59 PM	9:30 PM
Pick 4	Daily	9:59 PM	9:30 PM
Pick 3	Daily	9:59 PM	9:30 PM
*Times are shown in CT.

In addition to offering Powerball and Mega Millions, Louisiana Lottery players can also participate in some in-state games.

Lotto

Lotto is the state's main game, having started in January 1992. The jackpot starts at $500,000 and rolls over until it is won. Players pay $1 per line and select six numbers from 1 to 42 or choose a Quick Pick to have numbers randomly selected for them. Drawings take place every Wednesday and Saturday evenings (apart from Christmas Day). To win the jackpot, players must match all six main numbers drawn. Here's a breakdown of how it works:

Winning Tier	Prize	Odds of Winnings
Match 6 of 6	Jackpot	1 in 5,245,786
Match 5 of 6	Estimated $1,000 (pari-mutuel)	1 in 24,286
Match 4 of 6	Estimated $50 (pari-mutuel)	1 in 555
Match 3 of 6	$3	1 in 37
Overall odds of winning any Lotto prize are 1 in 34.4

Easy 5

Easy 5 with ezmatch is a fun little game that holds drawings on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Tickets cost $1 per line and the starting jackpot is worth $50,000. Players pick five numbers from 1 to 37 or choose a Quick Pick for random numbers. To win the top prize, you need to match all five main numbers drawn. Here's a quick breakdown:

Winning Tier	Prize	Odds of Winnings
Match 5 of 5	Jackpot	1 in 435,897
Match 4 of 5	$100	1 in 2,724
Match 3 of 5	$7	1 in 88
Match 2 of 5	$1	1 in 9
Overall odds of winning any Easy 5 prize are approximately 1 in 8

Want to win right away without waiting around for an Easy 5 drawing to take place? Just pay an extra $1 and add ezmatch to your ticket. You'll be given an extra set of numbers, and if any of them match your Easy 5 numbers, then you'll win a cash prize on the spot! Prizes are paid out for each number you match and you could pick up as much as $250. If you win, you can redeem it immediately and receive an exchange ticket valid for the Easy 5 drawing you want to play.

Pick 3

Louisiana Pick 3 draws are held at 9:59 p.m CST every day, with ticket sales closing at 9:30pm. Get details of how to play and win in the table below.

Game Type	Prize Payout (for $1 ticket)	Odds of Winning
Straight	$500	1 in 1,000
3-Way Box	$160	1 in 333
6-Way Box	$80	1 in 167
3-Way Combo	$250	1 in 333
6-Way Combo	$250	1 in 167

Pick 4

Louisiana Pick 4 is also drawn daily at 9:59 p.m CST, offering prizes up to $5,000! Find out about the different versions of the game below:

Game Type	Prize Payout (for $1 ticket)	Odds of Winning
Straight	$5,000	1 in 10,000
4-Way Box	$1,200	1 in 2,500
6-Way Box	$800	1 in 1,667
12-Way Box	$400	1 in 833
24-Way Box	$200	1 in 417
4-Way Straight/Box (exact match)	$3,100	1 in 10,000
6-Way Straight/Box (exact match)	$2,900	1 in 10,000
12-Way Straight/Box (exact match)	$2,700	1 in 10,000
24-Way Straight/Box (exact match)	$2,600	1 in 10,000

Pick 5

Pick 5 is Louisiana's newest daily draw game, launched in August 2021, and offers a $50,000 top prize and some fun new play types. Visit the Pick 5 page for full details on how to play, ticket cost, play types, and prize payouts.

Other Games

Scratch-offs from the Louisiana Lottery are another popular way to play and could see you win cash prizes right away! Available from authorized retailers across the state, these games range in price from $1 to $10 and offer prizes worth up to $200,000. Why not pick one up today?

Sign the back of your ticket as soon as you purchase it, and store it in a safe place.

Prizes of $600 or less can be redeemed by mail, from a Lottery Office, or from any authorized lottery retailer. Prizes worth more than $600 can be claimed at a Lottery Office or by mail. If you're lucky enough to win a prize on Lotto, Powerball or Mega Millions worth more than $510,000, you'll need to visit the Lottery headquarters in Baton Rouge to claim your prize.

Louisiana Lottery prizes worth $5,000 or more will be subject to a federal withholding tax of 24 percent and state taxes of 4.25 percent.

You'll have 180 days from the date of the drawing to claim any prize you may have won, and up to 90 days from the close of any scratch-off game to redeem any winnings.

Claim a prize by mail

To claim a prize of $600 or less by mail, print and sign your name on the back of the ticket and send it to the Lottery at the address below.

For prizes above $600, you'll need to provide:

1. Signed winning ticket
2. Completed claim form
3. Copy of a current photo ID
4. Copy of a document verifying your Social Security Number

Make a copy of all items for your records (or take a clear photo on your phone), including the front and back of the signed ticket. Send the originals to the lottery.

Include your return address on the envelope and send by certified or registered mail for tracking - lotteries aren't responsible for lost claims.

Mail to:

Louisiana Lottery Corporation
Attn: Prize Validations
P.O. Box 90010
Baton Rouge, LA 70879-0010

Claims are processed in the order they are received.

The Louisiana Lottery was created in 1991 as a way to generate revenue for the state without raising taxes thanks to a constitutional amendment passed by voters in 1990. The first scratch-off games went on sale on September 6th, 1991 and Powerball tickets went on sale in the state in 1995. The state joined the Mega Millions game in November 2011.

As of July 2004, Louisiana Lottery proceeds raised through ticket sales are allocated to the Minimum Foundation Program, which helps raise money for K-12 education in the state. Out of every dollar in ticket sales, 35.5 cents is transferred to the State Treasury to help children across the state receive the education they need to succeed in every stage of their lives.

The minimum age to play the lottery in Louisiana is 21, unlike in many other states where it is 18, this applies to both residents and visitors.

If you receive a ticket with a misprint then you need to alert your retailer as soon as possible. Refunds cannot be given for scratch-offs that have already been scratched or tickets for drawings which have already taken place.

Louisiana lottery games are not drawn on Christmas Day or Easter Sunday, if multi-state games Powerball and Mega Millions fall on these dates then they will still be drawn as normal.