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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

Media Releases July 24, 2026

Lotto America Jackpot Winner Reflects on 18 Years of Playing, Family Tradition and Life-Changing Win

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Media Releases July 21, 2026

Lightning Strikes Twice: $1.5 Million Gopher 5 Jackpot Won Days After Record Lotto America Jackpot

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Media Releases July 20, 2026

Minnesota Lottery Ticket Wins State Record $34.12 Million Lotto America Jackpot

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Media Releases June 26, 2026

A Winning Streak Spans Minnesota

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Media Releases June 17, 2026

Multiple Tickets, Big Money: Lottery Prizes Still Unclaimed

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Media Releases March 2, 2026

Problem Gambling on the Rise, Impacting Thousands of Children Under Age 18 in Minnesota

Media Releases February 27, 2026

From Liberia to Lucky in Minnesota: One Player’s Long-Awaited Lottery Moment

Media Releases February 9, 2026

Big Win Hits Small Town Minnesota