Welcome to the Minnesota Lottery Blog!

We found way more than we expected – in the best way.

Heads up, players! There’s been a change to lottery vending machine purchases.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the confetti-fueled filming of our Mega Millions commercial.

Read more to learn how your opinion shapes the future of the lottery!

We’re hitting rewind on some of our favorite scratch games from the last 35 years.

Since 1990, Lottery dollars, through the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund, have touched more than 100,000 acres of land across Minnesota that serve as habitats for the state’s deer and other game populations.

Every time you play the lottery, a portion of every dollar goes to support Minnesota’s environment and wildlife, including Minnesota’s black bear!

Spotting a moose is high on every Minnesotan’s wish list, but few will ever get the chance to see one of these majestic creatures.

Every time you play, a portion of every dollar goes to protecting Minnesota’s great outdoors!

No matter where you live in Minnesota, lottery dollars are all around you, including facilitating the study and support of our state bird. Did you know that Minnesota has more common loons than any other lower-48 state?

Big news, Minnesota! Mega Millions has stepped up its game with bigger jackpots and a built-in multiplier that increases non-jackpot prizes up to 10x.

To celebrate St. Patrick's Day, we wanted to find out!