North Dakota Lottery Results

North Dakota Lottery Games

Founded in 2004, the North Dakota Lottery offers multi-jurisdictional games only, but with multiple opportunities to win significant sums of money every day.

Proceeds from the North Dakota Lottery go to the state’s General Fund to support multiple public services and initiatives.

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 Quick Picks also available for random selections. Mega Millions has an additional Megaplier feature for $1.00 for the chance to boost non-jackpot prizes by up to 10 times.

Lucky for Life

Lucky for Life is a popular lottery game played across 23 states and the District of Columbia, giving players the chance to win $1,000 a day (paid out as $365,000 annually) for the rest of their lives, or the option to take home a lump sum of $5.75 million.

Tickets cost $2.00, with players choosing five main numbers from 1 to 48 and a Lucky Ball number between 1 and 18. Quick Pick is also available for those who prefer to play with random selections.

Lotto America

Lotto America is a popular multi-jurisdictional game that is available in 13 states.

Entry costs $1.00, with players choosing five numbers from 1 to 52 and a Star Ball from 1 to 10, with Quick Picks also available for random selections.

For an additional $1.00, players can add the All-Star Bonus Multiplier to boost non-jackpot prizes by up to five times.

2by2

2by2 is a popular multi-jurisdictional lottery available in Idaho, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota and Wyoming. Entry costs just $1.00.

Participants choose two sets of two numbers between 1 and 26, with the jackpot being won by matching both sets of these two numbers. Players can choose the same numbers each time if they wish. Quick Pick is available for randomly chosen numbers.

North Dakota Lottery Game Schedule

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

North Dakota Lottery Odds and Jackpots

Although 2by2 has the best odds, the most lucrative jackpots can be obtained through Mega Millions, Powerball and Lucky for Life. While Lotto America has a relatively modest starting jackpot, repeated rollovers and significantly enhanced jackpots are commonplace.

North Dakota Lottery Advance Play Options

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

North Dakota Lottery Subscription

Players can subscribe to all available lottery games for up to a year at a time using the Pick and Click feature available through the North Dakota Players Club.

Pick and Click purchases collect points that can be used at selected North Dakota Lottery locations to buy Points for Prizes or to enter special draws.

North Dakota Lottery Scratch-Offs

Scratch-offs are not available in North Dakota, with only multi-jurisdictional games currently being permitted.

North Dakota Lottery Tax Information

The tables below highlight taxes payable on North Dakota Lottery prizes.

North Dakota Lottery Taxes for U.S. citizens and residents amount to 26.9% on prizes over $5,000, as detailed below.

North Dakota Lottery Taxes for non-U.S. citizens or non-residents amount to 32.9% on all prizes over $5,000, as detailed below.

How to Claim North Dakota Lottery Payouts

There are multiple ways that winnings can be collected in North Dakota.

Prizes of $600 or less can be claimed:

• At North Dakota Lottery retailers
• By mail

For online players, prizes of $600 or less will be paid into online lottery accounts.

Prizes over $600 can be claimed:

• At North Dakota Lottery Headquarters
• By mail

Online players winning more than $600 will be contacted by North Dakota lottery officials, to proceed with an identity verification process and explanation of the claim procedure.

All mailed-in prize claims must include the signed winning lottery ticket, a copy of a valid photo ID and a completed Prize Claim Form , which are available from all North Dakota Lottery retailers as well as online.

How to Contact the North Dakota Lottery

Can I buy North Dakota Lottery tickets online?

Yes, all games are available online from the official North Dakota Lottery website and through its app, as well as at authorized lottery retailers across North Dakota.

How much tax is paid on North Dakota Lottery winnings?

Taxation on North Dakota Lottery winnings depends on player residency and citizenship.

For U.S. citizens and residents, 26.9% tax is levied on all North Dakota Lottery prizes over $5,000, of which 2.9% is state tax and 24% is federal tax.

Non-U.S. citizens or non-residents pay 32.9% tax on all prizes over $5,000, of which 2.9% is state tax and 30% is federal tax.

How do North Dakota Lottery winners get paid?

Some North Dakota lottery games pay out regular installments or lump sums, while others pay out lump sums only.

How long does it take to receive North Dakota Lottery winnings?

All prizes claimed in person are paid out the same day.

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

How is the $1,000 a day Lucky for Life jackpot paid out?

Players who win the Lucky for Life jackpot will receive annual payments of $365,000 for the rest of their lives, or a lump sum of $5.75 million.

If there are multiple Lucky for Life jackpot winners, a lump sum of $5.75 million will be split equally between them.

Lucky for Life annuity payouts are guaranteed for a minimum of 20 years, so if the winner dies before receiving 20 years of payouts, the remaining payments will go to their estate.