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How to Play Lotto America

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

Overview

Lotto America is a multi-state game sold in Montana for $1 per play. Pick five numbers from 1–52 plus a Star Ball from 1–10. The jackpot starts at $2 million and grows until won. Drawings are Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 8:59 p.m. MT.

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. Optional All Star Bonus

    For an extra $1, All Star Bonus can multiply non-jackpot prizes by 2X–5X. That add-on is not stored in RaspaPro picks.

  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, Saturday8:59 p.m. MT

Prize table & odds

$1 per play; pick 5 from 1–52 plus a Star Ball from 1–10. The multi-state jackpot grows until won (annuity or cash). All Star Bonus (+$1) multiplies non-jackpot prizes by 2X to 5X and is not stored.

Overall odds of winning a prize: 1 in 9.63.

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://montanalottery.com/lotto-america/

Special features

Multi-state jackpot

The jackpot is shared across participating lotteries and can be taken as an annuity or cash option.

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.

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Responsible play tips

  • Overall odds of winning a prize are about 1 in 9.63.
  • Sales cut off at 8:00 p.m. MT on draw nights.
  • Montana withholds 5.9% state income tax on lottery prizes over $5,000.

Frequently asked questions

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