How to Play Dakota Cash

Overview

Dakota Cash is South Dakota’s own lotto. For $1 pick five numbers from 1–35; the jackpot is pari-mutuel and shared among the winners. Drawings are Wednesdays and Saturdays at 9:15 p.m. CT.

How to play — step by step

1. 1. Select 5 numbers

   Choose 5 numbers from 1 to 35, or mark Quick Pick and let the terminal choose.

2. 2. Optional EZ Match

   For an extra $1 you can add EZ Match, a separate instant-win add-on. It is not stored in RaspaPro picks.

3. 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

Prize table & odds

$1 per play; pick 5 numbers from 1–35. The jackpot is pari-mutuel and shared among winners; the fixed prizes below may become pari-mutuel. EZ Match (+$1) is a separate add-on and is not stored.

Overall odds of winning a prize: 1 in 7.2.

Source: https://lottery.sd.gov/game/dakota-cash/

Special features

Where to buy

Buy tickets at authorized South Dakota Lottery retailers. Review official rules and claim instructions at https://lottery.sd.gov. South Dakota does not tax lottery winnings (0%). 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 7.2.
• Matching four numbers pays $100; three pays $3; two pays $1 (fixed prizes can become pari-mutuel).
• Prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing; jackpot claims are made in person at a Lottery office.
• South Dakota has no state income tax on lottery winnings; federal tax still applies.