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Scammers are taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic and increasing their activities in Maine. Be aware, stay alert, and never send money to receive a lottery prize.
Draws for all games will continue as normal.
Starting jackpots for Maine 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 Maine State Lottery Lobby is closed until further notice.
All prizes can be claimed by mail.
Prize of $600 or under may be claimed at any Lottery retailer.
Prizes over $600 must be claimed by mail - fill out and sign the back of the ticket, fill out the Prize Claim Form, and send it to the Maine State Lottery. Keep a copy of all documents for your records.
A quick summary for all Maine State Lottery games.
| Game | Prize Type | Numbers | Sales Close |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pick 3 Day | Top Prize | 3 from 0-9 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Pick 3 Evening | Top Prize | 3 from 0-9 | 6:45 p.m. |
| Pick 4 Day | Top Prize | 4 from 0-9 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Pick 4 Evening | Top Prize | 4 from 0-9 | 6:45 p.m. |
| World Poker Tour | Top Prize | QP 5 cards from 52 | 9:00 p.m. |
| Powerball | Jackpot | 5 from 1-69 + 1 from 1-26 | 9:50 p.m. |
| Mega Millions | Jackpot | 5 from 1-70 + 1 from 1-25 | 9:50 p.m. |
| Lotto America | Jackpot | 5 from 1-52 + 1 from 1-10 | 9:30 p.m. |
| Lucky for Life | Top Prize | 5 from 1-48 + 1 from 1-18 | 9:30 p.m. |
| Tri-State Megabucks | Jackpot | 5 from 1-41 + 1 from 1-6 | 7:50 p.m. |
| Gimme 5 | Top Prize | 5 from 1-39 | 6:45 p.m. |
Find out when each draw takes place.
| Game | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
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| Pick 3 Day | 1:10 p.m. | 1:10 p.m. | 1:10 p.m. | 1:10 p.m. | 1:10 p.m. | 1:10 p.m. | 1:10 p.m. |
| Pick 3 Evening | 6:50 p.m. | 6:50 p.m. | 6:50 p.m. | 6:50 p.m. | 6:50 p.m. | 6:50 p.m. | 6:50 p.m. |
| Pick 4 Day | 1:10 p.m. | 1:10 p.m. | 1:10 p.m. | 1:10 p.m. | 1:10 p.m. | 1:10 p.m. | 1:10 p.m. |
| Pick 4 Evening | 6:50 p.m. | 6:50 p.m. | 6:50 p.m. | 6:50 p.m. | 6:50 p.m. | 6:50 p.m. | 6:50 p.m. |
| World Poker Tour | 9:05 p.m. | 9:05 p.m. | 9:05 p.m. | 9:05 p.m. | 9:05 p.m. | 9:05 p.m. | 9:05 p.m. |
| Powerball | 10:59 p.m. | 10:59 p.m. | |||||
| Mega Millions | 11:00 p.m. | 11:00 p.m. | |||||
| Lotto America | 11:15 p.m. | 11:15 p.m. | |||||
| Lucky for Life | 10:38 p.m. | 10:38 p.m. | |||||
| Tri-State Megabucks | 7:59 p.m. | 7:59 p.m. | |||||
| Gimme 5 | 6:59 p.m. | 6:59 p.m. | 6:59 p.m. | ||||
| All times displayed in Maine local time. | |||||||
Players in the state of Maine can purchase lottery tickets for a number of consecutive draws in advance.
| Game | Advanced Draws |
|---|---|
| Pick 3 Day | up to 21 |
| Pick 3 Evening | up to 21 |
| Pick 4 Day | up to 21 |
| Pick 4 Evening | up to 21 |
| World Poker Tour | N/A |
| Powerball | up to 20 |
| Mega Millions | up to 20 |
| Lotto America | up to 20 |
| Lucky for Life | up to 20 |
| Tri-State Megabucks | up to 20 |
| Gimme 5 | up to 30 |
Here's the normal process for claiming prizes in Maine.
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: Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations, 8 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0008
Download the Maine Lottery Prize Claim Form.
Here are the taxes withheld from lottery prizes claimed by U.S. citizens or residents within the state of Maine.
| Winnings | Tax | Percentage |
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| Over $5,000 | State Tax | 5% |
| Federal Tax | 24% | |
| Total: 29% |
For winners that are not U.S. citizens or are not residents, the taxes withheld by the Maine Lottery will be different:
| Winnings | Tax | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Over $5,000 | State Tax | 5% |
| Federal Tax | 30% | |
| Total: 35% |
The Maine State Lottery was established in 1974 by Maine voters in a statewide referendum.
Since then, it's paid out amazing cash prizes and supported great local causes. The very first draw was held on June 27, 1974, and the first draw's numbers were drawn by then-governor Kenneth M. Curtis. In 1985, Maine approved the Tri-State Lottery, which includes Vermont and New Hampshire agreeing to share games between the states.
In 1990, Maine Lottery added Lotto America to its portfolio. Tickets for Powerball went on sale in Maine in 2004, and the state added Mega Millions to its offerings in 2010. Revenue raised from the sale of lottery tickets goes to Maine's General Fund. More than $1.24 billion has been plowed into the fund since 1974. Money is then distributed to a range of services and programs in the state. Players must be 18 years or older to purchase tickets and claim prizes.
Phone Number: (800)-452-8777 (Maine only), (207)-287-3721
You can't hold the Lottery responsible for stolen, damaged, or lost tickets. Make sure you sign the back of your ticket since lottery tickets are bearer instruments.
For Maine Lottery games like Pick 3, Pick 4, Lotto America, Mega Millions, Powerball, and Tri-State Megabucks, winners have up to one year from the date of the draw to claim their winnings.
The Maine Lottery gives you two options. You can choose to receive your jackpot as a lump sum in cash or you can choose annuity payments and receive your winnings in annual payments.
You can visit the Lottery Office to claim your prize, and for prizes of $600 or less you can mail in your ticket or visit a licensed retailer as well.
Before claiming any big lottery prize, we strongly recommend that you consult with a lawyer or financial advisor as they can help you during the claim process.
Yes, you can purchase tickets in advance for all the games.
The state of Maine has a rich selection of both daily and jackpot lottery games. These include Tri-State Megabucks, World Poker Tour, Lotto America, Mega Millions, Powerball, Gimme 5, Lucky for Life, Pick 3 (Day, Evening), and Pick 4 (Day, Evening).
You must be at least 18 years old to purchase lottery tickets and redeem your winnings in the state of Maine.
Lottery winnings in Maine are subject to both federal and state taxes. The Maine Lottery is also required by law to withhold a part of certain lottery winnings. You will find the specifics in our Tax Information section.
No, the Maine Lottery makes your details, such as your name, prize, and area of residence public but won't release your contact details. Winners do have, however, the possibility of using a Trust to claim the prize, in which case the Trust's information is the one that will become public.
No. You must visit an authorized lottery retailer in the state to purchase your lottery tickets. It's illegal to sell or buy lottery tickets by mail or over the phone.
The Maine Lottery plows proceeds from ticket sales into the General Fund, and from there it is divided among various initiatives in the state.
Got any more questions about the Maine Lottery? Contact us we'd love to help answer them.
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