How to Play Missouri Lotto

Lotto is the original in-state Numbers Game that creates millionaires. The jackpot prize starts at $1 million and grows until someone hits all six numbers. The game also offers three additional ways to win cash.

Match	Prize	Chances 1 In
6 of 6 numbers	Jackpot	1 in 3,529,526
5 of 6 numbers	$715 (average amount)	1 in 15,480
4 of 6 numbers	$29 (average amount)	1 in 335
3 of 6 numbers	Free Ticket (QP)	1 in 21

Select two sets of six different numbers between 1 and 44 and mark them on a Lotto playslip. Select two sets of six different numbers between 1 and 44 and mark them on a Lotto playslip.

Options:

Quick Pick: Use Quick Pick ("QP") to allow the computer to choose your numbers randomly.

Multiple Draws: Play the same numbers for up to 15 consecutive drawings by selecting "MULTI DRAW."

Give your playslip to the retailer to process your ticket. Check your ticket to confirm that the numbers and date are correct. Sign your ticket and store it in a safe place. Check the next Lotto drawing to see if you've won!

Game Details

Minimum Jackpot

$1 million

Cost

$1 for two plays

Drawings

Wednesday and Saturday, held at 6:45 p.m.

No Ticket Sales

Wednesday and Saturday, 6:45 to 6:59 p.m. (Draw break)

2-5 a.m., daily

Cash or Annuity?

Jackpot winners have 60 days after the winning draw date to decide if they would like to receive the prize in one payment (cash option) or spread over 25 annual payments (annuity option). If players do not choose an option after 60 days, payment automatically defaults to the annuity option. The cash option prize is approximately half of the advertised jackpot.

Number of Jackpot Winners (Since the Game Began)

160 (as of Nov. 1, 2006)

Average Jackpot Amount Won

$3.4 million

Average Winners Per Draw

17,289