Welcome to the Minnesota Lottery Blog!

We love to give away prizes and lots of those prizes go to scratch game winners. So, we thought we’d take a look at scratch game odds to help you better understand how it all works.

A billion dollar jackpot run is super fun, but what does it do for Minnesota. Read on to find out. 

We can’t wait to see you this year at our building on Underwood Street, right across from the Food Building. Come check it out!

Big jackpots don't have to come with a big price tag. With Lotto America, you can dream big for just $1.

You've seen the white vans with the lottery logo driving through your town, but what do the lottery sales reps that are driving them do during their day?

Every winning ticket has a story. Sometimes, so does the place where it's purchased.

Football season is here, and so is a new lotto game. Powerball® Xs & Os brings together the excitement of Powerball and the thrill of NFL football.

One lucky Minnesota player won the $34 Million Lotto America jackpot on July 18, 2026. Sometimes, it pays to keep believing.

You’re never far from a lottery retailer. Learn more about the unexpected places you can play.

What do climate research, outdoor classrooms, prairie restoration, and clean water initiatives have in common? They’re all being powered by Minnesota Lottery players.

This probably isn’t news to you, but we love to give away prizes. And since every ticket can’t be a winner, we offer tons of 2nd Chances throughout the year. Find out more.

Here's your chance to win $1 Million & a VIP trip to Miami for NASCAR Championship Weekend™