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Two MN Lottery Players Start 2023 with $1 Million Wins

More than 12,000 winning tickets!

ROSEVILLE, MINN. (JAN. 1, 2023) – Two lucky Minnesota Millionaire Raffle players are waking up this morning to discover that their tickets are worth $1 million. The businesses that sold the $1 million winning tickets will receive $5,000 bonuses.

The first $1 million winners of 2023 purchased their winning tickets at the following locations:

• Kwik Trip #111, located at 12585 – 58th St. N., in Oak Park Heights
• Lunds & Byerlys, located at 3777 Park Center Blvd., in St. Louis Park

$1 million prize winning numbers, in ascending order:

256490
405603

More than 12,000 additional winning numbers were also announced this morning, including five $100,000 prizes and five $25,000 prizes.

The $100,000 winning tickets were purchased at the following locations:

• AG Partners, located at 700 – 3rd Ave. S., in Wanamingo
• Bill’s Superette #6, located at 13996 – 1st St. S.E., in Becker
• Fast Trip Market, located at 11660 Winnetka Ave. N., in Champlin
• Godfrey’s Inc., located at 964 State 371 N.W., in Backus
• Speedway #73, located at 3166 Viking Blvd., in Oak Grove

$100,000 prize winning numbers, in ascending order:

286581
495832
544800
576203
661489

$25,000 winning tickets were purchased at the following locations:

• Casey’s General Store #3306, located at 6515 County Road 136, in St. Cloud
• Holiday Stationstores LLC, located at 4595 Nicols Road, in Eagan
• Kwik Trip #213, located at 5335 Stacy Trail, in Stacy
• Hy-Vee Gas, located at 2717 Bridge Ave., in Albert Lea
• Speedway #4528, located at 16180 Kenrick Ave., in Lakeville

$25,000 prize winning numbers, in ascending order:

032636
340463
541748
593539
635113

Complete list of the 12,322 winning Raffle numbers

Claiming Raffle Prizes

• Prizes up to $599 can be claimed at Minnesota Lottery retailers.
• We encourage $50, $100, and $500 Raffle winners to support their local lottery retailers by claiming prizes at those businesses. Retailers earn 1 percent commission on prizes paid.
• $10,000 and $25,000 prizes can be claimed at any lottery office or by mail.
• $100,000 and $1 million prizes must be claimed at the Minnesota Lottery’s Roseville office.
• We recommend calling ahead to check hours and make an appointment.

About Minnesota Millionaire Raffle

Tickets for the 17th annual Minnesota Millionaire Raffle went on sale October 25, 2022 and sold out on Nov. 16, 2022—only 23 days—the fastest sellout yet.

The Raffle game, which debuted in 2006, continues to grow in popularity every year because of its limited number of tickets, guaranteed winners and it offers the Minnesota Lottery’s best odds to win $1 million.

Since 2006, the Raffle game alone has raised nearly $43 million for Minnesota. In total, 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.

Minnesota Alliance on Problem Gambling and the Minnesota Lottery Continue their Efforts to Raise Awareness About the Risks of Youth Gambling

December 1, 2022 – The Minnesota Lottery and the Minnesota Alliance on Problem Gambling (MNAPG) announced today they are continuing their annual participation in the Gift Responsibly international responsible gambling campaign to raise awareness about the risks of buying lottery tickets for children. The campaign is organized by the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) and the International Center for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviors at McGill University.

Both organizations will promote the importance of responsible gambling through various media channels, joining the unified effort to raise awareness about this issue around Minnesota, the United States and North America.

Research shows that the earlier a person participates in gambling or is exposed to it in childhood, the more likely they are to develop a gambling problem later in life. Youth are often exposed to gambling through a lottery game given by an adult who may be unaware of the associated risks. “We are pleased to be partners in this campaign with the Minnesota Alliance on Problem Gambling,” said Adam Prock, executive director of the Minnesota Lottery. “We understand the risks of youth gambling and caution that our products are designed specifically for adults.”

“Preventing youth gambling is a year-long effort, but during the month of December when gift giving is prevalent it’s an opportunity to remind adults that there are real risks in gifting a lottery ticket to a child,” says Susan Sheridan Tucker, executive director of MNAPG. “Children don’t understand the fundamentals of odds, and if they receive a winning ticket, the expectation is established that it will happen again.”

“Youth problem gambling has emerged as a significant and growing public health issue,” said Keith Whyte, executive director of NCPG. “We applaud the Minnesota Lottery and Minnesota Alliance on Problem Gambling’s for raising awareness about the risks of youth gambling through the Gift Responsibly campaign.”

Additional information can be found at https://mnapg.org/youth-gambling/, where visitors can learn more, order brochures or request a community presentation on a variety of issues relating to problem gambling and gambling addiction.

About Minnesota Alliance on Problem Gambling

Minnesota Alliance on Problem is a nonprofit, gambling-neutral organization dedicated to improving the lives of Minnesotans affected by problem gambling. A 501 (c)(3) nonprofit, MNAPG is funded by membership fees, financial and in-kind donations, and state and private grants. MNAPG serves as Minnesota’s affiliate to the National Council on Problem Gambling.

About Minnesota State Lottery

The Minnesota Lottery raises money for programs that positively impact the lives of Minnesotans. It offers uniquely Minnesotan games of chance that are held to the highest standard of integrity and security. Since 1990, the Lottery has returned more than $3.6 billion to programs that benefit all Minnesotans, including the state’s most precious natural resources, education, health care and more.

About the National Council on Problem Gambling

The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) is neutral on legalized gambling. Based in Washington DC, NCPG is the only national nonprofit organization that seeks to minimize the economic and social costs associated with gambling addiction. If you or someone you know may have a gambling problem, contact the National Problem Gambling Helpline, which offers hope and help without stigma or shame. Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.1800gamblerchat.org. Help is available 24/7 – it is free and confidential.

About International Center for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviors at McGill University

For over 20 years, the International Centre for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviours at McGill University has been at the forefront of leading-edge research aimed at identifying and understanding the critical factors related to youth gambling issues.

$1 Million Winner in Hinckley plus Three More $50,000 Winners in Minnesota; Jackpot Hits $1.5 Billion

Roseville, MN, NOV 3, 2022 – No one won the Powerball jackpot, so Saturday’s jackpot is an estimated $1.5 billion and could continue to grow based on sales. The winning streak in Minnesota continued last night with one $1 million winner and three more $50,000 winners.

“We have been busy paying all of our lucky winners and that’s the best part of my job,” said Minnesota Lottery Executive Director Adam Prock. “Powerball is fun to play but don’t get carried away. It only takes one ticket to win,” he added.

• The Powerball jackpot is an estimated $1.5 billion for the Saturday, Nov. 5 drawing. The cash option is an estimated $745.9 million.

• Both advertised prize options are estimates based on projected ticket sales and interest rates. Differences between the estimates and final amounts may occur based on final tickets sales. Current jackpot estimates are available on our homepage and each game page.
• If a player wins Saturday’s jackpot, it will be the second-largest jackpot in Powerball history.
• The Nov. 2 winning numbers: 2-11-22-35-60 and Powerball 23. Drawing video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmLgUSt8mbQ
• Sales grow as the jackpot grows. In Minnesota, sales are currently about four times higher than they are for an average jackpot.

Details About the Powerball Winning Streak:

Wednesday, Nov. 2

One $1 million win:

• Kwik Trip #186, located at 460 Morris Ave. S., in Hinckley

Three $50,000 wins:

• Holiday Stationstores, located at 601 Coon Rapids Blvd N.W., in Coon Rapids
• Gas Plus #12, located at 1583 W. County Road C, in Roseville
• Speedway #4747, located at 639 E. Highway 12, in Litchfield

Monday, Oct. 31

Six $50,000 wins:

• Cub Foods, located at 14133 Edgewood Drive, in Baxter
• Holiday Stationstores, located at 9700 Betty Crocker Drive, in Plymouth
• Super One Foods #509, located at 1111 – 17^th St. S, in Virginia
• Bill’s Superette #8, located at 15299 St. Francis Blvd. N.W., in Ramsey
• Kwik Trip #465, located at 9250 Springbrook Drive N.W., in Coon Rapids
• SFP Liquors LLC, located at 24086 State Highway 15 #104, in St. Cloud

Wednesday, Oct. 26

One $50,000 win:

• Korner Store #000, located at 1331 Commonwealth Ave., in Duluth

Monday, Oct. 17

One $50,000 win:

• Holiday, located at 3550 Cedar Ave. S., in Minneapolis

Wednesday, Oct. 19

One $50,000 win

• Kwik Trip #443, located at 18290 Pilot Knob Road, in Farmington

Saturday, Oct. 22

One $50,000 win

• Kwik Trip #178, located at 455 Concord St. S., in South St. Paul

Monday, Oct. 24

One $50,000 win

• Kwik Trip #697, located at 14810 S. Robert Trail, in Rosemount
• Speedway, located at 212 Newton Ave. N.E., in Watertown

Minnesota’s big Powerball win totals for 2022:

• $1 million – 3
• $150,000 – 2
• $100,000 – 1
• $50,000 – 37

There are nine ways to win a Powerball prize. Players who match the first five numbers drawn without the Powerball win $1 million. Players who match four of the first five winning numbers and the Powerball win $50,000.

Another million reasons why Duluth is lucky: another $1 million prize won

Roseville, MN, OCT 11, 2022 – A Powerball® ticket purchased in Duluth for the Oct. 10 drawing matched the first five numbers drawn to win $1 million.

Holiday Stationstores LLC, located at 5699 Miller Trunk Highway in Duluth, earns a $5,000 bonus for selling the $1 million ticket.

The Oct. 10 winning Powerball numbers: 3-6-11-17-22 and Powerball 11.

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.

It wasn’t long ago that another Powerball® ticket purchased in Duluth matched the first five numbers drawn to win $1 million. That ticket matched the first five numbers on June 25. Holiday Stationstores, located at 2432 London Road in Duluth, received a $5,000 bonus. That prize has been claimed.

The $1 million prize must be claimed in person at the Minnesota Lottery’s headquarters in Roseville. It is recommended that winners call ahead to check hours and to make an appointment.

No one won the Powerball jackpot, so the Oct. 12 estimated jackpot has grown to $420 million.

Powerball isn’t the only game with eye-popping jackpots up for grabs. The estimated Mega Millions® jackpot for Oct. 11 is $445 million and the estimated Lotto America® jackpot is $26.1 million.