South Dakota Lottery numbers, winners +++

Random game (the South Dakota Lottery was built 1987 after a constitutional change approved by the constituency). Historically, the introduction of video lottery in 1989 in South Dakota is a watershed event. The next year the lottery joined the Multi-State Lottery Association. Right now there is a choice for them to participate in multi-lottery games like Lucky for Life or Powerball, Lotto America, Mega Millions or the South Dakota Lottery’s non-jackpot lottery game, Dakota Cash.

From the beginning, the South Dakota Lottery has provided more than $1 billion for education, environmental projects and services to help prevent gambling in South Dakota. In addition, it has also provided a substantial sum of money for drinking water and wastewater treatment upgrade projects, recycling and waste management programs, by releasing millions of dollars.

• What is the deadline for claiming my prize?

  You have 180 days from a date of a lottery draw to claim your lottery prize

• What should I do if my ticket is lost/damaged/stolen?

  The South Dakota Lottery will not be held accountable for lost, damaged or stolen tickets. It's of the utmost importance that your tickets are securely stored. In order to make an ownership claim for the case of loss the ticket has to be signed.

• Is it possible to buy South Dakota Lottery tickets by mail, on the internet, or over the phone?

  Currently, South Dakota does not have the ability to buy a lottery ticket on line, on the phone, or by mail. Tickets must be purchased from a point of sale through a registered retailer.

• Do I need to pay taxes on South Dakota Lottery winnings?

  Okay, because the South Dakota Lottery is legally required to file with the IRS any win of 600 given on tax returns. Although also subject to federal income tax, gambling winnings are tax exempt at the state level in South Dakota. Prizes of more than $5,000 might be subject to a percentage being held back upon payout. Tax-information is available from our Tax Information section.

• The minimum playing age for the South Dakota Lottery is 18.

  In South Dakota, sale and redemption of lottery tickets is prohibited to persons under age 18.

• What lottery games can be played in South Dakota?

  South Dakota offers a variety of lottery games, including video lottery and instant games, as well as draw games such as Mega Millions, Powerball, Lucky for Life,, Dakota Cash, and Lotto America.

• Can my identification be kept secret if I win a lottery prize?

  Certainly, unless you secure a jackpot. Information about the jackpot of the South Dakota Lottery and Play It Again winners, respectively, is made public. Before claiming substantial prizes, it's advisable to seek legal counsel, as there might be a way to claim your prize through a trust and maintain your anonymity.

• Can lottery tickets be bought in advance?

  Yes, you can acquire tickets for multiple consecutive draws. For details, please scroll down to our Advanced Draws area. What is the formula for the lottery algorithm