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How to Play Lotto America

$1Monday, Wednesday, Saturday5 × [1–52] + 1 × [1–10]

Overview

Lotto America is a multi-state jackpot game sold in Maine: pick five numbers from 1–52 plus a Star Ball from 1–10 for $1. The jackpot starts at $2,000,000 and grows until someone matches all five plus the Star Ball. Drawings are every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:15 p.m. ET.

How to play — step by step

  1. 1. Select 5 numbers

    Choose 5 numbers from 1 to 52, or mark Quick Pick and let the terminal choose.

  2. 2. Select 1 bonus number

    Choose 1 bonus number from 1 to 10. This ball is drawn separately from the main numbers.

  3. 3. Know the sales cutoff

    Tickets can be bought daily until 9:30 p.m. ET on drawing nights. Lotto America tickets cannot be cancelled.

  4. 4. 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 AmericaDraw DaysDraw Times
Lotto AmericaMonday, Wednesday, Saturday10:15 p.m. ET

Prize table & odds

$1 per play; pick 5 from 1–52 plus a Star Ball from 1–10. The multi-state jackpot starts at $2,000,000, grows until won and is divided equally among jackpot winners. All Star Bonus (+$1) multiplies non-jackpot prizes by 2X to 5X.

Overall odds of winning a prize: 1 in 9.6.

MatchPrizeOdds
5 + Star BallJackpot1 in 25,989,600
5 of 5$20,0001 in 2,887,733
4 + Star Ball$1,0001 in 110,594
4 of 5$1001 in 12,288
3 + Star Ball$201 in 2,404
3 of 5$51 in 267
2 + Star Ball$51 in 160
1 + Star Ball$21 in 29
Star Ball only$21 in 17

Source: https://www.mainelottery.com/games/lotto-america.shtml

Special features

All Star Bonus

For $1 more per play, All Star Bonus multiplies non-jackpot prizes by 2, 3, 4 or 5 times, depending on the All Star Bonus number drawn.

Where to buy

Buy tickets at authorized Maine State Lottery retailers. Review official rules and claim instructions at https://www.mainelottery.com. Maine withholds 7.15% state income tax on lottery prizes over $5,000. Draw times on this page are Eastern Time.

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Responsible play tips

  • Jackpot odds are 1 in 25,989,600; 5 of 5 without the Star Ball pays $20,000 (1 in 2,887,733).
  • 4 + Star Ball pays $1,000 and the Star Ball alone pays $2; overall odds are about 1 in 9.6.
  • The jackpot is shared equally when there are several winners.

Frequently asked questions

Pick five numbers from 1–52 and one Star Ball from 1–10 (or 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.