Kentucky Lottery numbers and results

In 1988, the Kentucky Lottery gained approval from voters.

The sales of instant game tickets were conducted from counters by 1989 and the sales on the first day were over $5 million from instant game ticket sales. The state launched Powerball in 1992 and adopted Mega Millions in 2010.

With the Kentucky lottery beginning in 1989, it has made not only hundreds of millions but also in many cases large sums that go to the state general fund and a wide variety of benefit programs (scholarships).

  • The Kentucky Lottery is legal to play until the age of 18?

    Kentucky statute requires a purchaser to be at least 18 years old to purchase and make claim of a lottery ticket.

  • What's the timeframe to claim my lottery prizes?

    Winners are entitled to a 180-day period, beginning at date-of-drawing, to request for lotteries in Kentucky.

  • Where are the proceeds from the Kentucky Lottery directed?

    Corporate income is used to support educational programs, like Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarships and Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority.

  • Which lottery games are available for play in Kentucky?

    Kentucky has a range of games available, such as Cash Ball 225, Kentucky 5, Lucky for Life, Powerball, Mega Millions Pick 3 and Pick 4.

  • Correct, winnings from the Kentucky Lottery remain considered to be income by the IRS and are therefore fully subject to federal income taxation in US.

    Lottery winners in Kentucky and at the federal level, who get an award of money for more than 600 to $5,000, the lottery sends tax form (W2) to the Wisconsin winners. And f/o taxes are subtracted from winnings more than 5,000US dollars.

  • Can I protect my identity if I win the Kentucky lottery?

  • Kentucky, like other US states, offers the online lottery.

    Not surprisingly, for a single lottery in the state of Kentucky you can purchase tickets for the consecutive draws. For further information, please see the Advanced Draws section.