Cash jackpot, $500,000 minimum
The jackpot is paid in cash, never as an annuity. Jackpot, match-5 and match-4 prizes are pari-mutuel and split equally among winning tickets; match-3 pays a fixed $3.
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How to Play Lotto
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Overview
Lotto is Louisiana’s flagship jackpot game: pick six numbers from 1–42 for $1 per play. The jackpot starts at a guaranteed $500,000 cash and grows with sales until someone matches all six. Drawings are Wednesday and Saturday at 9:59 p.m. CT.
How to play — step by step
1. Select 6 numbers
Choose 6 numbers from 1 to 42, or mark Quick Pick and let the terminal choose.
2. Play up to 20 drawings
Multidraw plays the same numbers for 2, 3, 4, 5, 10 or 20 consecutive drawings; cash a win early and an Exchange ticket prints for the drawings left.
3. Choose how many drawings
Pay $1 per play (add-ons cost extra). Tell the retailer how many consecutive drawings you want, or mark Advance Play on the slip.
Draw schedule
| Lotto | Draw Days | Draw Times |
|---|---|---|
| Lotto | Wednesday, Saturday | 9:59 p.m. CT |
Prize table & odds
$1 per play; pick 6 from 1–42. The jackpot starts at $500,000 and is paid in cash. Jackpot, match-5 and match-4 prizes are pari-mutuel (split equally among winners, amounts shown are estimates); match-3 is fixed.
Overall odds of winning a prize: 1 in 34.4.
| Match | Prize | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 6 of 6 | Jackpot (from $500,000) | 1 in 5,245,786 |
| 5 of 6 | $1,000 | 1 in 24,286 |
| 4 of 6 | $50 | 1 in 555 |
| 3 of 6 | $3 | 1 in 37 |
Source: https://louisianalottery.com/draw-games/lotto/
Special features
Where to buy
Buy tickets at authorized Louisiana Lottery Corporation retailers. Review official rules and claim instructions at https://louisianalottery.com. Louisiana withholds 3% state income tax on lottery prizes of $5,000 or more. Draw times on this page are Eastern Time.
Responsible play tips
- Jackpot odds are 1 in 5,245,786; matching 5 of 6 pays about $1,000 (1 in 24,286).
- Matching 4 of 6 pays about $50 and 3 of 6 pays $3; overall odds are 1 in 34.4.
- Buy tickets by 9:30 p.m. CT on draw days; later sales go to the next drawing.
Frequently asked questions
Pick six numbers from 1–42 (or ask for a Quick Pick) for $1 per play.
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Play responsibly
RaspaPro is decision support based on public data. Outcomes are random and never guaranteed. Always set a budget and play within your limits. Read our responsible play guide.