Minnesota State Lottery

Minnesota State Lottery

The Minnesota State Lottery offers a variety of games where players can pick their own numbers. Here’s a detailed look at the pick-your-own-number games provided by the Minnesota State Lottery:

Daily 3

  • Draw Times: Twice daily at 12:17 PM and 6:17 PM (CT)
  • Game Details: Pick 3 numbers from 0 to 9. Match all 3 to win the top prize.
  • Additional Information: Players can choose from several play types, such as Straight, Box, Straight/Box, and Wheel.

Gopher 5

  • Draw Times: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 6:17 PM (CT)
  • Game Details: Pick 5 numbers from 1 to 47. Match all 5 to win the jackpot.
  • Additional Information: Gopher 5 has a rolling jackpot starting at $100,000.

Northstar Cash

  • Draw Times: Daily at 6:17 PM (CT)
  • Game Details: Pick 5 numbers from 1 to 31. Match all 5 to win the jackpot.
  • Additional Information: Northstar Cash offers a daily jackpot that starts at $25,000.

Powerball

  • Draw Times: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays at 9:59 PM (CT)
  • Game Details: Pick 5 numbers from 1 to 69 and 1 Powerball number from 1 to 26. Match all to win the jackpot.
  • Additional Information: Powerball is a national game with jackpots starting at $20 million. The game offers a Power Play option that can multiply non-jackpot prizes.

Mega Millions

  • Draw Times: Tuesdays and Fridays at 10:00 PM (CT)
  • Game Details: Pick 5 numbers from 1 to 70 and 1 Mega Ball number from 1 to 25. Match all to win the jackpot.
  • Additional Information: Mega Millions is a national game with jackpots starting at $20 million. Players can add the Megaplier option to increase non-jackpot prizes.

Lotto America

  • Draw Times: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays at 10:00 PM (CT)
  • Game Details: Pick 5 numbers from 1 to 52 and 1 Star Ball number from 1 to 10. Match all to win the jackpot.
  • Additional Information: Lotto America has jackpots starting at $2 million. The game also offers an All Star Bonus that can multiply non-jackpot prizes.

Lucky for Life

  • Draw Times: Mondays and Thursdays at 9:38 PM (CT)
  • Game Details: Pick 5 numbers from 1 to 48 and 1 Lucky Ball number from 1 to 18. Match all to win $1,000 a day for life.
  • Additional Information: Lucky for Life offers a unique prize structure with lifetime winnings.

The Minnesota State Lottery provides a variety of games, allowing players to choose their preferred game mechanics and prize structures. The inclusion of both daily and multi-state games ensures that there is something for everyone, whether they prefer the thrill of large national jackpots or the better odds of regional games.