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Scammers are taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic and increasing their activities in Idaho. Be aware, stay alert, and never send money to receive a lottery prize.
Draws for all games will continue as normal.
Starting jackpots for Idaho Powerball and Mega Millions have been removed - amounts will be published before each draw and now depend on ticket sales and interest rates.
Minimum jackpot increases between draws have been removed for both Powerball and Mega Millions.
The Idaho Boise Lottery Office is now open.
The claim period for tickets will be increased.
Prizes under $600 may be claimed at local retailers.
All prizes of $600 or over can be claimed by mail: sign the ticket, fill out the Prize Claim Form and Addendum, and a copy of a valid photo ID should be mailed to the Idaho Lottery. Keep a copy of all documents for your records.
Winning tickets can also be dropped off at the mail drop box available at the Boise Office from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Overnight claims should be mailed to the following address: Idaho Lottery, 1199 Shoreline Lane, Suite 100, Boise, ID 83702.
A quick summary for all Idaho State Lottery games.
| Game | Prize Type | Numbers | Sales Close |
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| Pick 3 Day | Top Prize | 3 from 0-9 | 1:54 p.m. |
| Pick 3 Night | Top Prize | 3 from 0-9 | 7:54 p.m. |
| Idaho Cash | Jackpot | 5 from 1-45 | 7:55 p.m. |
| Weekly Grand | Top Prize | 5 from 1-32 | 7:55 p.m. |
| 5 Star Draw | Jackpot | 5 from 1-45 (2x) | 7:55 p.m. |
| Powerball | Jackpot | 5 from 1-69 + 1 from 1-26 | 7:54 p.m. |
| Mega Millions | Jackpot | 5 from 1-70 + 1 from 1-25 | 7:55 p.m. |
| Lotto America | Jackpot | 5 from 1-52 + 1 from 1-10 | 7:55 p.m. |
| Lucky for Life | Top Prize | 5 from 1-48 + 1 from 1-18 | 7:33 p.m. |
Find out when each draw takes place.
| Game | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
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| Pick 3 Day | 1:59 p.m. | 1:59 p.m. | 1:59 p.m. | 1:59 p.m. | 1:59 p.m. | 1:59 p.m. | 1:59 p.m. |
| Pick 3 Night | 7:59 p.m. | 7:59 p.m. | 7:59 p.m. | 7:59 p.m. | 7:59 p.m. | 7:59 p.m. | 7:59 p.m. |
| Idaho Cash | 8:00 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. | |||||
| Weekly Grand | 8:00 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. | |||||
| 5 Star Draw | 8:00 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. | |||||
| Powerball | 8:59 p.m. | 8:59 p.m. | |||||
| Mega Millions | 9:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | |||||
| Lotto America | 9:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | |||||
| Lucky for Life | 8:35 p.m. | 8:35 p.m. | |||||
| All times displayed in Idaho local time. | |||||||
In Idaho, you can purchase lottery tickets for consecutive lottery draws in advance.
| Game | Advanced Draws |
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| Pick 3 Day | up to 35 |
| Pick 3 Night | up to 35 |
| Idaho Cash | up to 10 |
| Weekly Grand | up to 10 |
| 5 Star Draw | up to 10 |
| Powerball | up to 10 |
| Mega Millions | up to 10 |
| Lotto America | up to 10 |
| Lucky for Life | up to 10 |
Here's the normal process for claiming prizes in Idaho.
It normally takes around three business days to process the claim (from the moment the claim is received), but please allow at least two weeks to make sure the claim is received.
Postal Address: Idaho Lottery, P.O. Box 8687 Boise, ID 83707
Download the Idaho Lottery Prize Claim Form.
Here are the taxes withheld from lottery prizes for all U.S. citizens or residents within the state of Idaho.
| Winnings | Tax | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Over $5,000 | State Tax | 6.925% |
| Federal Tax | 24% | |
| Total: 30.925% |
If the winner is not a U.S. citizen or is not a resident, taxes withheld by the Idaho Lottery are different:
| Winnings | Tax | Percentage |
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| Over $5,000 | State Tax | 6.925% |
| Federal Tax | 30% | |
| Total: 36.925% |
The Idaho Lottery first started selling tickets on July 19, 1989. By the end of its first year, it had raised around $65 million in sales.
Lotto America tickets went on sale in February the following year and, in April 1992, it was replaced with Powerball. In October 2007, the state saw Hot Lotto tickets go on sale, and Mega Millions hit Idaho in 2010. However, the lottery stopped selling Hot Lotto tickets in October 2017 after the game was canceled.
To date, more than $906 million has been plowed into public education and infrastructure with the funds raised through ticket sales for the different Idaho Lottery games. Idaho residents must be 18 years old or older to purchase lottery tickets and redeem prizes.
Phone Number (Toll-Free): 208) 334-2600
Lottery winnings in Idaho are subject to both federal and state income taxes. The Idaho Lottery is required by law to withhold a percentage of certain lottery winnings as well as report any winnings of $600 or more to the IRS. See our Tax Information section for more information.
Idaho Lottery gives you 180 days from the date of the draw to claim your winnings. Unclaimed prizes are transferred to the dividend fund.
No, both state and federal laws prohibit lottery ticket sales through mail, over the phone, or online.
Prizes up to $599 can be redeemed at lottery retailers. Prizes over $600 can be claimed in person at the Idaho Lottery Headquarters in Boise or by mail accompanied by a claim form.
It is strongly recommended that, before claiming any big lottery prize, you contact a lawyer or financial advisor as they can help you greatly during the claim process.
In the state of Idaho, you can purchase lottery tickets for Lotto America, Lucky for Life, Idaho Cash, 5 Star Draw, Pick 3 (Day, Night), Weekly Grand, Powerball, and Mega Millions.
Lottery players in the state of Idaho must be 18 years old or older to purchase tickets and redeem their winnings.
In Idaho, players can purchase lottery tickets for a certain number of consecutive draws in advance. Check our Advanced Draws section for information on how many tickets per game you can play in advance.
The Idaho Lottery can't be held responsible for lost or damaged lottery tickets. A lottery ticket is a bearer instrument, so it's important to sign the back of your tickets as soon as you purchase them.
The proceeds from lottery ticket sales go toward infrastructure and public education in Idaho.
No. All winners, their area of residence, the game they played, and how much they won are public record in the state of Idaho.
It may be possible to claim your prize through a trust in order to retain your anonymity, so we suggest you consult with a lawyer before claiming any big prizes.
Got any more questions about the Idaho Lottery? Contact us we'd love to help answer them.
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