Daily jackpot
The jackpot resets and grows based on ticket sales; the next estimated amount is posted on the Montana Lottery site.
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How to Play Big Sky Bonus
$2Daily4 × [1–31] + 1 × [1–16]
Overview
Big Sky Bonus is Montana’s daily game. For $2 pick four numbers from 1–31 plus a Bonus number from 1–16. Drawings are every night at 7:30 p.m. MT with a rolling jackpot.
How to play — step by step
1. Select 4 numbers
Choose 4 numbers from 1 to 31, or mark Quick Pick and let the terminal choose.
2. Select 1 bonus number
Choose 1 bonus number from 1 to 16. This ball is drawn separately from the main numbers.
3. Know the sales cutoff
Tickets may be purchased up to two minutes before the drawing.
4. Choose how many drawings
Pay $2 per play (add-ons cost extra). Tell the retailer how many consecutive drawings you want, or mark Advance Play on the slip.
Draw schedule
| Big Sky Bonus | Draw Days | Draw Times |
|---|---|---|
| Big Sky Bonus | Daily | 7:30 p.m. MT |
Prize table & odds
$2 per play: four numbers from 1–31 plus a Bonus (BN) from 1–16. Daily rolling jackpot. BN-only / low matches pay a $10 Bonus prize when the Bonus hits.
Overall odds of winning a prize: 1 in 7.79.
| Match | Prize | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 4/4 + BN | Jackpot + $10 | 1 in 503,440 |
| 4/4 | Jackpot | 1 in 33,563 |
| 3/4 + BN | $20 + $10 | 1 in 4,661 |
| 3/4 | $20 | 1 in 311 |
| 2/4 + BN | $2 + $10 | 1 in 239 |
| 2/4 | $2 | 1 in 16 |
| 1/4 + BN | $10 | 1 in 43 |
| BN only | $10 | 1 in 29 |
Source: https://montanalottery.com/big-sky-bonus/
Special features
Where to buy
Buy tickets at authorized Montana Lottery retailers. Review official rules and claim instructions at https://montanalottery.com. Montana withholds 5.9% state income tax on lottery prizes over $5,000. Draw times on this page are Eastern Time.
Responsible play tips
- Overall odds of winning a prize are about 1 in 7.79.
- You can play the same numbers for up to seven consecutive drawings.
- Montana withholds 5.9% state income tax on lottery prizes over $5,000.
Frequently asked questions
Pick four numbers from 1–31 and one Bonus number from 1–16 (or Quick Pick) for $2 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.