News Release: Gopher 5 Jackpot

Record $2,045,590 Gopher 5 Jackpot Won in Baxter Last Night

Breaks nearly 20-year-old record

ROSEVILLE, MN (JUNE 27, 2024) – A very lucky lottery player in Baxter is Minnesota’s newest multi-millionaire.

A ticket worth $2,045,590 was sold at Orton’s Baxter Holiday, located at 5610 Fairview Road, for the June 26 Gopher 5 drawing. The big win earns the store a $5,000 bonus.

The winning Gopher 5 numbers drawn on June 26 are 16-29-35-43-46.

The previous Gopher 5 record was $2,032,201 and won on a ticket purchased at Steve’s Corner in St. James on Nov. 8, 2005. The prize was claimed by a group of 22 co-workers from the Watonwan County Highway Department/Public Works Department.

The prize must be claimed at Minnesota Lottery headquarters in Roseville. It is recommended that winners call ahead to check hours and to make an appointment.

Unless the winner chooses to opt in to publicity, their name and city will not be released. As of Sept. 1, 2021, the names and cities of lottery prize winners above $10,000 are private data.

Gopher 5 is a Minnesota-only lotto game. Each ticket costs $1 to play. Jackpots start at $100,000 and grow until won. The overall odds to win a Gopher 5 jackpot are 1 in 1,533,939. Drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Tickets must be purchased by 6:10 p.m. on drawing days.

About the Minnesota Lottery

Playing Our Part: Since 1990, the lottery has generated more than $3.6 billion for programs that positively impact the lives of Minnesotans. More than $1.5 billion has helped preserve, restore and protect Minnesota’s environment through the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund, Game and Fish Fund and the Natural Resources Fund. Another $2 billion has helped fund state programs, including education, public safety and health and human services. Lottery dollars also support programs to help prevent and treat problem gambling.