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Let's Play October 30, 2026

Welcome to the New Minnesota Lottery Website!

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Why We Play October 22, 2026

165 miles. 28 towns. One very big finish.

Why We Play

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Two cyclists ride side by side along a paved path winding through a forest with autumn foliage.

Why We Play October 22, 2026

165 miles. 28 towns. One very big finish.

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Why We Play October 5, 2026

Time-Traveling Through Conservation: A 35-Year Mission to Protect Minnesota

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Why We Play September 4, 2026

Saving Minnesota's Tamarack Forests

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Why We Play August 31, 2026

Lottery Dollars in the Wild: Exploring MN's New ENRTF Projects

HOW WE PLAY

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How We Play September 25, 2026

What are the Odds?

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How We Play August 19, 2026

What Do Lottery Sales Reps Actually Do?

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How We Play July 30, 2026

Don't be Fooled by Lottery Scams

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How We Play July 30, 2026

How to Claim a Prize as a Group

Let's Play

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A person holds a smartphone displaying the Minnesota Lottery website, featuring the text Play with Purpose above an image of a waterfall and the caption Minnesota Wins.

Let's Play October 30, 2026

Welcome to the New Minnesota Lottery Website!

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Let's Play September 8, 2026

Huddle Up! Play Powerball® Xs & Os

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Let's Play August 26, 2026

A Dollar and a Dream: Meet Lotto America

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Let's Play July 30, 2026

Celebrate Ticket Tuesday with Us!

Play Pays

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Play Pays September 9, 2026

One Billion Reasons to Say WOW!

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Play Pays September 4, 2026

What Winning Feels Like

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Play Pays July 31, 2026

18 Years, A Little Luck and a Very Big Win!

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Play Pays July 30, 2026

The Boulevard of Big Wins!

Where We Play

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Where We Play August 12, 2026

Fuel Stop Could be Your Next Fave Shop!

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Where We Play July 21, 2026

Where Do You Play!

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Where We Play June 10, 2026

Retailer Feature: Farmer's Grandson Eatery

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Where We Play March 21, 2024

Retailer Feature: Vermillion Pump and Market

MEDIA RELEASES

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Media Releases October 20, 2026

Get Ready, Minnesota: The Raffle That Makes Millionaires Is Back — And Bigger Than Ever

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Media Releases October 15, 2026

Montgomery, Minnesota Powerball® Player Wins $2 Million

Media Releases September 8, 2026

Powerball® Launches New Powerball Xs & Os™ Game, Bringing NFL Excitement to Lottery Players

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Media Releases August 7, 2026

Record-Breaking $408,972 North 5 Jackpot Split Between Two Winning Tickets