Minnesota Lottery Headquarters

Phone: (651) 635-8273
- Opening times:
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Daily 3
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Northstar Cash
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Powerball
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Mega Millions
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Lotto America
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Lucky for Life
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Scammers are taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic and increasing their activities in Minnesota. Be aware, stay alert, and never send money to receive a lottery prize.
All Minnesota Lottery claim centers are open for prize claims only - no ticket sales.
Prizes up to $599 may be claimed at Minnesota Lottery retailers (if cash is available).
Prizes over $600, can be claimed from the Lottery Headquarters.
Prizes between $600 and $50,000 can be claimed at the Minnesota Lottery Regional Offices Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call ahead for an appointment.
All prizes up to and including $50,000 should be claimed by mail - sign the back of the ticket, fill out the Prize Claim Form, and mail them to the Minnesota State Lottery. Keep a copy of all documents for your records.
For prizes over $50,000 call the Minnesota Lottery Headquarters or (888) 568-8379 to book an appointment and go over the claiming options.
A quick summary for all Minnesota State Lottery games.
Game | Prize Type | Numbers | Sales Close |
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Daily 3 | Top Prize | 3 from 0-9 | 6:10 p.m. |
Northstar Cash | Jackpot | 5 from 1-31 | 6:10 p.m. |
Gopher 5 | Jackpot | 5 from 1-47 | 6:10 p.m. |
Powerball | Jackpot | 5 from 1-69 + 1 from 1-26 | 9:00 p.m. |
Mega Millions | Jackpot | 5 from 1-70 + 1 from 1-25 | 9:00 p.m. |
Lotto America | Jackpot | 5 from 1-52 + 1 from 1-10 | 9:00 p.m. |
Lucky for Life | Top Prize | 5 from 1-48 + 1 from 1-18 | 8:10 p.m. |
Find out when each draw takes place.
Game | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
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Daily 3 | 6:17 p.m. | 6:17 p.m. | 6:17 p.m. | 6:17 p.m. | 6:17 p.m. | 6:17 p.m. | 6:17 p.m. |
Northstar Cash | 6:17 p.m. | 6:17 p.m. | 6:17 p.m. | 6:17 p.m. | 6:17 p.m. | 6:17 p.m. | 6:17 p.m. |
Gopher 5 | 6:17 p.m. | 6:17 p.m. | 6:17 p.m. | ||||
Powerball | 9:59 p.m. | 9:59 p.m. | |||||
Mega Millions | 10:00 p.m. | 10:00 p.m. | |||||
Lotto America | 10:00 p.m. | 10:00 p.m. | |||||
Lucky for Life | 9:38 p.m. | 9:38 p.m. | |||||
All times displayed in Minnesota local time. |
In Minnesota, players can purchase tickets for multiple draws in advance. Here's how many draws you can purchase tickets for at a time:
Game | Advanced Draws |
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Daily 3 | up to 14 |
Northstar Cash | up to 14 |
Gopher 5 | up to 14 |
Powerball | up to 14 |
Mega Millions | up to 14 |
Lotto America | up to 14 |
Lucky for Life | up to 14 |
Here's the normal process for claiming prizes in Minnesota.
Postal Address: Minnesota State Lottery, P.O. Box 131000 Roseville, MN 55113
Download the Minnesota Lottery Prize Claim Form.
Here are the taxes withheld from lottery winnings claimed by U.S. citizens or residents within the state of Minnesota.
Winnings | Tax | Percentage |
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Over $5,000 | State Tax | 7.25% |
Federal Tax | 24% | |
Total: 31.25% |
For winners that are not U.S. citizens or are not residents, taxes withheld by the Minnesota Lottery are different:
Winnings | Tax | Percentage |
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Over $5,000 | State Tax | 7.25% |
Federal Tax | 30% | |
Total: 37.25% |
The Minnesota Lottery has been around since 1989, when state voters first approved it.
The first tickets went on sale in 1990 and by the end of that week, the Minnesota Lottery had sold $15 million worth of tickets. Powerball tickets went on sale that same year, while Mega Millions followed in January 2010.
The revenue generated from the Minnesota Lottery is allocated to the State General Fund, with more than $3 billion raised through the sale of lottery tickets returned to the state as some form of aid.
When you play the various lottery games in Minnesota, you're directly helping health services, local governments, public safety, and educational initiatives. Anything that may be leftover is given to the Natural Resources Fund, the Game and Fish Fund, and the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund. Players must be 18 years old or older to play Minnesota Lottery games and collect winnings.
Phone Number (Toll-Free): (651) 635-8273
No. You must buy your lottery tickets from a licensed lottery retailer in the state. It's illegal to purchase lottery tickets by phone or mail.
You have 12 months from the date of the draw. If that deadline falls on a holiday or weekend, you have until the end of the next business day to redeem your winning ticket.
Always keep your lottery tickets safe and sign the back of your tickets. If you don't, anyone who has your ticket can claim the winnings. The Minnesota Lottery is not responsible for damaged, lost, or stolen lottery tickets.
No, in Minnesota your name, the prize amount, and your city of residence is public information.
We do recommend that you consult with a lawyer before claiming any big prizes, however, as it may be possible to claim your prize through a trust in order to retain your anonymity.
The Minnesota Lottery jackpot and daily games include Daily 3, Gopher 5, Lotto America, Powerball, Northstar Cash, Lucky for Life, and Mega Millions.
Players in Minnesota need to be at least 18 years old to play any of the lottery games.
Yes, lottery winnings in Minnesota are treated as wages and are, therefore, subject to both federal and state taxes. For prizes over $5,000, the Minnesota Lottery will withhold certain taxes. Visit our Tax Information section for all the details.
You can claim your winnings at an authorized Minnesota Lottery retailer, a claims center, or by mailing in your winning ticket with a claim form. Jackpot winners will have to visit the lottery head office to claim their winnings.
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, in fact, you can purchase tickets for multiple draws in advance.
The Minnesota State Lottery divides proceeds from ticket sales among several causes and programs, including the State General Fund which helps in the operation of all state services and the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund which finances environment and natural resources projects across the entire state. A smaller percentage is also directed to the Game and Fish Fund for fish and game, parks, trails, and zoos in Minnesota.
Got any more questions about the Minnesota Lottery? Contact us we'd love to help answer them.