Montana Lottery numbers & winners

Beginning in 1987, tickets became available, with over a thousand vendors introducing the Pot of Gold a scratch game priced at $1. In 1989 Montana was playing Lotto America (renamed Powerball in 1992). Ticket sales for Montana Cash began in May 1991 and by 2010 Montanans could buy Mega Millions lottery tickets as well.

For example, the proceeds from the lottery were used to offset property tax. It has been, on the other hand, in the year 1994 that the state government took a step to shift these properties to the state general account.

• If my ticket gets lost, damaged, or stolen, what do I need to do?

  The Montana Lottery is not liable for lost, damaged or stolen lottery tickets. It's vital to store tickets securely. That the signature verifies the ownership of the ticket in case the ticket is lost.

• The age who is eligible to play the Montana Lottery is 18 years or greater.

  Claiming or purchasing of draw prizes in lotteries is possible from the age of 18.

• I have to hide my winnings from everyone all the time, right?

  No, your identity will not be disclosed to the public by default. Although it may be publicly posted, data regarding sweep such as sweep date (i.e., day sweep occurred), sweep amount (i.e., sweep jackpot), sweep retail location (i.e., location of sweep retail store), game played and sweep city, etc.

• How are Montana Lottery proceeds utilized?

  Sales revenue from the sale of Montana Lottery tickets by consumers is being put toward a variety of state programs and projects. Financial resources available to fund that grants are defined as the product of a policy decision taken by a state legislature.

• May be bought by mail, on the internet or by phone?

  No, lottery tickets only will be sold through an authorized lottery retailer.

• Which lottery games are available to play in Montana?

  Powerball, Lotto America, Lucky for Life, Montana Cash, Mega Millions, and Big Sky Bonus are lottery games available in Montana.

• Do Montana Lottery winnings come with taxes?

  No, lottery prize payouts in Montana are also liable for a joint state/federal tax. Also, lottery jackpots awarded by the Montana Lottery are subject to a tax as a percentage of the amount of specific jackpot prizes recovered by the state. To fully understand our research, it is necessary to review our Tax Information section.

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

  One year (i.e., 6 months from the drawing date) is put in the "prize value adder" to increase your prize value.