Louisiana Lottery Results

Louisiana Lottery Games

Founded in 1991, the first Louisiana Lottery draw took place in January the following year. The Louisiana Lottery mostly runs state-based games, but also participates in the nationwide Powerball and Mega Millions games.

Louisiana Lottery proceeds go toward the funding of problem gambling counselling and similar programs, as well as to the Minimum Foundation Program that funds state education for children under the age of 12.

Powerball

Powerball is a world-famous lottery renowned for its long odds and often lucrative jackpots.

Powerball tickets cost $2.00, with players choosing five numbers between 1 and 69 plus a Powerball number between 1 and 26. Players can choose their numbers manually or go for a Quick Pick. A Power Play option is also available, costing $1.00 for the chance to multiply non-jackpot prizes by up to 10 times.

Mega Millions

Mega Millions is another world-renowned lottery that’s even harder to win than Powerball, but with a very similar format.

As with Powerball, tickets cost $2.00.

Players must choose five numbers between 1 and 70 and a Mega Ball number between 1 and 25, with a Quick Pick option also available for random selections. Mega Millions has an additional Megaplier option for $1.00 for the chance to multiply non-jackpot prizes by up to 10 times.

Lotto

Lotto is a straightforward lottery game that costs just $1.00 to enter.

Participants choose six numbers from 1 to 42 or can go for a Quick Pick for random selections.

Easy 5

Easy 5 is another uncomplicated lottery game, with the best overall odds of winning a prize of all Louisiana lotteries. Tickets cost just $1.00.

Players choose five numbers from 1 to 37 or can go for Quick Pick for random selections.

For an additional $1.00, participants can also add the ez match game to their ticket for a chance to win up to $250 on the spot.

Pick 5

Pick 5 has multiple entry options, with wagers of $0.50 and $1.00 available.

Players must choose five numbers from 0 to 9, and because each number is chosen independently, the same number can be chosen repeatedly if desired. Participants then choose whether to bet on:

• Matching numbers in the order drawn
• Matching numbers in any order
• Both of the above options, splitting a $1.00 stake across both bets
• Matching the first or last pairs of numbers drawn
• Matching the first or last three numbers drawn
• Matching the first or last four numbers drawn

Pick 4

Pick 4 has multiple entry options, with stakes of $0.50 andr $1.00 available.

Players must choose four numbers from 0 to 9, and because each number is chosen independently, the same number can be chosen repeatedly if desired. Participants then choose whether to bet on matching numbers in the order drawn, in any order, or to split a $1.00 stake equally between both options.

Players can also choose a Combo entry, for a ticket with every possible combination of the four player-chosen numbers. While this increases the chances of winning, it also increases the ticket price by up to 24 times.

Pick 3

Pick 3 has multiple entry options, with stakes of $0.50, $1.00 and $5.00 available.

Players must choose three numbers from 0 to 9, and because each number is chosen independently, the same number can be chosen repeatedly if desired. Participants then choose whether to bet on matching numbers in the order drawn, in any order, or to split a $1.00 or $5.00 stake equally between both options.

There is also a Combo entry option, for a ticket with every possible combination of the three player-chosen numbers. Even though a combo ticket increases the chances of winning, it also increases the ticket price by three to six times.

Louisiana Lottery Game Schedule

The table below provides an overview of the schedule for each Louisiana lottery game.

Louisiana Lottery Odds and Jackpots

Although Pick 3 has the best odds, the most lucrative jackpots can be obtained through Mega Millions and Powerball.

Louisiana Lottery Advance Play Options

All Louisiana Lottery games have Advance Play options, with the number of draws that can be entered at once being highlighted in the table below.

Louisiana Lottery Scratch-Offs

Scratch-offs have multiple prizes, with jackpots typically being proportional to the cost of the scratch-off itself.

Louisiana Lottery scratch-offs range inprice from $1.00 to $10, with jackpots ranging from $500 to $200,000.

Lower-priced games typically have winning odds of around 1 in 5, with the more lucrative games having winning odds of around 1 in 3.

Detailed information about scratch-offs, prize tiers, payouts and odds is available on the official Louisiana Lottery website .

Louisiana Lottery Tax Information

The tables below highlight taxes payable on Louisiana Lottery prizes.

Louisiana Lottery Taxes for U.S. citizens and residents amount to 29% on prizes exceeding $5,000, as detailed below.

Louisiana Lottery Taxes for non-U.S. citizens or non-residents amount to 35% on all prizes exceeding $5,000, as detailed below.

How to Claim Louisiana Lottery Payouts

There are multiple ways that winnings can be collected in Louisiana.

Prizes of $600 or less can be claimed:

• At Louisiana Lottery retailers

Prizes between $600 and $5,000 can be claimed:

• At any Louisiana Lottery office
• By mail

All prizes claimed via mail must be accompanied by photocopies of both sides of the signed winning lottery ticket, plus a driving licence or another form of photo ID, in addition to a completed Prize Claim Form .

Prizes exceeding $5,001, and up to $500,000 , can be claimed:

• At any Louisiana Lottery office

Prizes of $500,001 and over can only be claimed in person at Louisiana Lottery Headquarters.

How to Contact the Louisiana Lottery

Which Louisiana Lottery scratch-off has the biggest jackpot?

Although the value of the most lucrative Louisiana Lottery scratch-offs change on a periodic basis, the biggest jackpot on offer is typically around $200,000.

Can I buy Louisiana Lottery tickets online?

No, tickets are only sold at authorized Louisiana Lottery retailers.

How much tax is paid on Louisiana Lottery winnings?

Taxation on Louisiana Lottery winnings depends on player residency and citizenship.

For U.S. citizens and residents, 29% tax is levied on all Louisiana Lottery prizes over $5,000, of which 5% is state tax and 24% is federal tax.

Non-U.S. citizens or non-residents pay 35% tax on all prizes over $5,000, of which 5% is state tax and 30% is federal tax.

How do Louisiana Lottery winners get paid?

Some Louisiana lottery games pay in regular instalments or lump sums, while others pay out lump sums only.

How long does it take to receive Louisiana Lottery winnings?

All prizes claimed by mail will be processed in the order received. Although the Louisiana Lottery does not establish a specific timeline for payouts, players can expect to wait up to a month for winnings.