Welcome to the Minnesota Lottery Blog!

We are so grateful to have the opportunity to partner with Adam Turman to create our Winnesota Summer scratch game and celebrate what is special and unique about summer in Minnesota.

Looking for a road trip that’s larger than life? We have you covered. With so many great things to do and see in Minnesota, it’s hard to know where to begin. To help, we put together a few of our favorite roadside attractions for you to visit this summer.

Minnesota’s three zoos receive a portion of every dollar played on lottery tickets through the Natural Resources Fund.

Located 30 miles south of Brainerd and right on Highway 25 in Pierz, Red’s includes a C-store with food service, plus bait and tackle and of course lottery.

The Minnesota Lottery has been enriching the lives of Minnesotans since 1990. April 17 marks the lottery’s 31^st anniversary and to help celebrate we want to share players’ favorite lottery traditions from the Share Your Lottery Story free contest.

For some anniversary fun, here’s a look back at some of the fabulous games that have helped us play our part for Minnesota.

Did you know that Minnesota has a state bee? Read more about the rusty patched bumble bee.

What's a 2nd Chance? Another way to win!

What brings Minnesotans good luck? With St. Patrick’s Day around the corner, that’s what we wanted to find out.

March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month. The goal of this campaign is to increase public awareness of problem gambling and the availability of prevention, treatment and recovery services.

Mel’s has been selling Lottery tickets since the first days of Lottery sales in Minnesota.

Let’s face it. Daily 3 can be confusing to new players. With several ways to play and win, it’s no surprise that it’s our most complicated lotto game. So, we’re here to uncomplicate things for you.