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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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Why We Play October 22, 2026

165 miles. 28 towns. One very big finish.

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Why We Play June 16, 2026

The Lottery Loon: Minnesota’s Beloved Bird

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Why We Play June 2, 2026

Your Lottery Ticket Does More than You Think

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Why We Play May 12, 2026

10 Ways We're Playing Our Part

Why We Play March 31, 2026

Celebrate the Wonders of Minnesota's Forests!

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How We Play May 1, 2026

Have Your ID Ready

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How We Play April 20, 2026

From Landlines to Links: 30+ Years of Listening

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How We Play March 25, 2026

Tips for Healthy Play

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How We Play March 13, 2026

March is Problem Gambling Month

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Let's Play July 6, 2026

I'MN for More Ways to Win!

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Let's Play May 22, 2026

Win, Place and Pick 3

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Let's Play May 6, 2026

Lotto Game Bundles Are Here!

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Let's Play May 1, 2026

Where Gopher 5 Goes, Fun Follows

Play Pays

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Play Pays May 20, 2026

Where Gopher 5 Goes, Winning Stories Follow

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Play Pays January 22, 2026

A Million Reasons to Celebrate: Raffle Winners Share Their Winning Moments

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A smiling woman wearing a maroon Golden Gophers hoodie holds up a Ms. Pac-Man themed scratch-off lottery ticket inside a bowling alley.

Where We Play February 16, 2020

Burgers, Bowling and Lottery

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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