Maine Lottery NUMBERS, WINNERS check

The Maine Lottery became legal in 1974 by statewide popular referendum. The Tri-State Lottery was to be set up in 1985 between Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire to jointly play games. 1990, the Maine Lottery (ML) launched a new game, Lotto America. Powerball slips became on sale in 2004 and a counterpart, Mega Millions, joined the state's lottery roster in 2010.

Since the launch of the Maine Lottery, proceeds from the sale of lottery tickets have been paid into the state general fund. At present the grants are playing a very significant role for the implementation of different programs such as the local schools, health care and wildlife conservation purposes.

  • If my ticket is defective or lost, what do I need to do?

    Lost, damaged, or stolen tickets are the fault of the Maine Lottery, and not of the Lottery office. Therefore, it is strongly advised storing your tickets safely and the signature of the tickets also permitted to act as an ownership evidence in case of losing.

  • What is the timeframe for claiming my lottery winnings?

    There is a 365 day window from the date a prize is drawn in which a claim must be made.

  • Can lottery tickets be bought in advance?

    Yes, you have the option to buy tickets in advance for consecutive draws. For viewing more, please visit our Advanced Draws section.

  • Which lottery games are available for play in Maine?

    Participating in a lottery offered in Maine you choose from many, many ways, such as Tri-State Megabucks Plus, World Poker Tour, Lotto America, Mega Millions, Powerball, Gimme 5, Pick 3, and Pick 4.

  • The minimum age to participate in the Maine Lottery is 18 years.

    Lottery tickets and lottery wins can only be bought and claimed by a person of 18 years or older.

  • Do I need to pay taxes on Maine Lottery prizes?

    Yes, and you risk federal and state lottery prize taxes in Maine as well. Additionally, the Maine Lottery retains a portion of the lottery jackpot prize winnings. For complete information, please see our Tax Information section.

  • If I publicly disclose the lottery winner, "to protect my privacy, it has been reported that", then, it has to be reported that.

  • Not surprisingly, lottery tickets can be purchased by mail, computer, or phone.

    No, it is required that you walk in to an authorized lottery store in the state where you bought your lottery tickets.

  • What is the fate of the money raised by the Maine Lottery?

    After the money is disbursed for prizes and associated operational costs, the balance of sales taken by the Maine Lottery is used for funding a variety of state projects and initiatives. These. It is possible for programmes to take the shape of educational support, health education or wildlife conservation programme.