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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 North Dakota: pick five numbers from 1–52 plus a Star Ball from 1–10 for $1. The jackpot starts at $2 million and grows until someone matches all five plus the Star Ball. Drawings are every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at about 9:15 p.m. CT.

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. Buy before the cutoff

    To be in that night’s drawing, purchase tickets before 8:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday or Saturday.

  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, Saturday9:15 p.m. CT

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 million, grows until won (annuity or cash) and is shared when there are several winners. All Star Bonus (+$1) multiplies non-jackpot prizes by 2X to 5X.

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://www.lottery.nd.gov/games/lotto-america

Special features

All Star Bonus

For $1 more, All Star Bonus multiplies every prize except the jackpot by 2, 3, 4 or 5 times.

Where to buy

Buy tickets at authorized North Dakota Lottery retailers. Review official rules and claim instructions at https://www.lottery.nd.gov. North Dakota withholds 2.5% state 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).
  • Overall odds are 1 in 9.63; the Star Ball alone pays $2.
  • The advertised jackpot is a 30-year annuity; a cash option is also published.

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.