Jackpot Jackpot Games

How do you play the diverse Jackpot games?

Powerball:Pay $2 and choose v from 69 numbers and 1 from 26 for the Powerball (or ask for a Quick Pick and the system will generate your numbers for you). You tin add Power Play (which tin can increment your winnings) for an extra $1. For an additional $one per play, choose the Double Play choice, and yous will have a second gamble to match your Powerball numbers in an additional drawing conducted immediately subsequently the Powerball drawing. You can purchase up to 13 weeks (39 drawings) in accelerate past asking for Accelerate Play. Drawings are held on  Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at approximately 9pm.

Mega Millions: Pay $two and choose 5 from 70 numbers and 1 from 25 for the Megaball (or enquire for a Quick Pick and the system volition generate your numbers for you). You tin can add Megaplier (which can increase your winnings) for an extra $1. You tin can buy up to 13 weeks (26 drawings) in advance by asking for Advance Play. Drawings are held on Tuesdays and Fridays at approximately 9pm.

Lucky for Life: Pay $2 and choose 5 from 48 numbers and 1 from eighteen for the Lucky Ball (or ask for a Quick Pick and the organisation will generate your numbers for you lot). You can buy up to 13 weeks (91 drawings) in advance past request for Advance Play. Drawings are held seven days a calendar week at approximately eight:38pm.

Colorado Lotto+:Pay $2 and choose vi out of forty numbers or inquire for a Quick Option and the system will generate your numbers for yous. For an actress $1 per play you lot tin can add together Plus and play your aforementioned numbers against a second drawing. You tin buy up to 13 weeks (26 drawings) in accelerate past request for Accelerate Play. Drawings are held on Wednesdays and Saturdays at approximately 7:35pm.

Greenbacks 5:Pay $1 and cull 5 out of 32 numbers or inquire for a Quick Option and the system volition generate your numbers for you. You tin can buy up to 13 weeks (91 drawings) in advance by asking for Accelerate Play. For an extra $ane ask for the Cash v EZ Match option and you could win from $2 upward to $500 instantly. You can ask for a Quick Option with EZ Match or you can complete a play slip and check the EZ Match box. Y'all can also purchase EZ Match using our vending machines as long as yous consummate a play slip with the EZ Match option selected. Your Cash five EZ Match ticket will have your five Cash 5 numbers plus v EZ Match numbers. If whatever of your EZ Match numbers match any of your Cash 5 numbers, you'll instantly win the prize that is listed next to the EZ Match number. You can win multiple times by matching multiple numbers on i ticket. Drawings are held seven days a week at approximately 7:35pm.

Pick iii: Pay $.50; $i; $2 and $5 depending on the wager yous play. The easiest way is to ask for a Quick Choice and so select your bet option or you tin can complete a play skid.

Select three numbers from 0 through 9. The numbers selected can be three split numbers or may be duplicated in a single play. For example: '537' or '009' or '339'. (You tin can win more when you play two indistinguishable numbers on an ANY Guild bet type.)

Select your bet pick: EXACT ORDER, Whatsoever ORDER, EXACT ORDER + ANY Society, FRONT PAIR and BACK PAIR. (To win, numbers fatigued must friction match the wager blazon.)

The merely style to win off of 2 matching numbers is to place your bet on FRONT PAIR or BACK PAIR.  If you wager FRONT PAIR or BACK PAIR, the numbers drawn must match the guild in which you wagered your numbers.

If you place a bet on ANY Social club, EXACT Guild, or Exact Gild/ANY Gild, the only possible way to win is by matching all of your three numbers wagered to the numbers fatigued. Even if the numbers fatigued are two of the same number, you lot must still match all 3 of your numbers wagered with those drawn.

For case:

Yous bet: 3 – 4 – 4  ANY Gild

In guild to win, all three numbers must be drawn (3 - 4 - iv) for you lot to win.  If only 1 "4" is drawn, you lot exercise not have a winning Pick 3 ticket.

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How much do Jackpot games cost?

Powerballis $2; Ability Play is an additional $ane. Double Play is an boosted $1.
Mega Millions is $two; Megaplier is an additional $one.
Colorado Lotto+ is $2; Plus is an boosted $i.
Lucky for Life is $2
Cash 5 is $1; EZ Match is an additional $1.
Pick iii offers various wagers: 50 cents for Exact Order, Whatsoever Order, Front end Pair, or Back Pair. You tin can place a $1, $2 or $5 bet on Verbal Social club, Any Order, Exact Order / Any Order, Front Pair, or Back Pair.

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What are the odds for Jackpot games?

Powerball:Odds for the Powerball jackpot and Double Play top prize are 1:292,201,338. The odds of winning any prize are ane:25.
Mega Millions:Odds for the Mega Millions jackpot are 1:302,575,350. The odds of winning any prize are 1:24.
Lucky for Life:Odds of winning the Lucky for Life jackpot are 1:30,821,472.  The odds of winning whatsoever prize are 1:eight.
Colorado Lotto+:Odds of winning the Colorado Lotto+ jackpot are ane:3,838,380. The odds of winning the Plus jackpot is ane in 3,838,380 million. The odds of winning any prize are 1:thirty.
Cash five:Odds of winning the Greenbacks v jackpot are 1:201,376. The odds of winning whatsoever prize are i:6.2.
Pick iii:Odds vary. Delight see this table (link).

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What are the jackpot amounts (where do they get-go)?

ThePowerball jackpot is determined based on sales and increases until it is striking when a winner matches all six numbers (5 numbers plus the Powerball).

TheMega Millions jackpot is adamant based on sales and increases until it is hit when a winner matches all 6 numbers (5 numbers plus the Mega Ball).

TheColorado Lotto+ jackpot starts at $one one thousand thousand and increases until it is hitting when a winner matches all 6 numbers drawn. The Plus jackpot is $250,000 and is won when a player matches all 6 numbers drawn in the 2nd Plus drawing.

TheLucky for Lifejackpot is $i,000 a twenty-four hour period for life.

TheGreenbacks 5 jackpot is $20,000.

ThePick three does not have a jackpot prize since prizes are associated with the bets wagered. Run into table (link).

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What is Ability Play?

Ability Play is an exciting fashion to increase your Powerball winnings.  For an additional $1 per line of play, you can multiply your winnings by 2, iii, 4, v or 10 times (jackpot excluded)! The 10 times Ability Play multiplier is only available when the Jackpot is $150 million or less.  The drawing for the Power Play multiplier is washed prior to the Powerball drawing.  Any non-jackpot prize won on a Powerball play volition be multiplied past the Power Play number drawn if you purchased the Power Play feature with the exception of the 5 of 5, which will pay $2 million instead of $one million no affair what the Power Play number is.

*Powerball may reduce prize levels for Powerball and/or Power Play, including the MATCH 5+0 prize, if the number of winners challenge prizes exceeds the bachelor describe sales and prize reserves.

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What is Double Play?

Double Play is an add-on feature to the Powerball game. For an additional $1 per play, players will have a second chance to friction match their Powerball numbers in an additional drawing conducted immediately after the Powerball drawing. The top prize for Double Play is $10 million.

What is the Megaplier?

Megaplier is an exciting style to increment your Mega Millions winnings. For an boosted $one per line of play, yous can multiply your winnings by ii, iii, 4 or 5 times (jackpot excluded)! The Megaplier number is chosen from a wheel spin with 2s, 3s, 4s and 5s. Any not-jackpot prize won on a Mega Millions play will be multiplied by the Megaplier number drawn if yous purchased the Megaplier feature. For example, if you win the Friction match 4 cost of $10,000 and the Megaplier is 3, you would win $30,000 instead of $10,000.

And if you win the Match 5 prize of $1,000,000, and you lot as well purchased Megaplier, your winnings could exist multiplied past 5 and you could win a nice $five million without hitting the jackpot*!

* Mega Millions may reduce prize levels for Mega Millions and/or Megaplier, including the Match 5+0 prize, if the number of winners claiming prizes exceeds the available draw sales and prize reserves.

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What is Accelerate Play?

Advance Play allows you lot to purchase upward to 13 weeks of tickets at one time (26 draws for Mega Millions, and Lotto, 39 draws for Powerball and 91 draws for Lucky for Life and Cash v). For Pick three, you can play the same numbers for up to 28 consecutive drawings when you specifically play drawings for Midday but or for Evening only. If you request to play both Midday and Evening drawings, you lot tin play the same numbers for up to 56 drawings. Bank check the Advance Play box on your play slip and then tell your retailer how many draws you'd like to play. The same numbers will exist used for all of the drawings you request. You tin can check your ticket after all your drawings take been conducted and collect your winnings at once, or collect them every bit you keep. If you lot choose to collect your winnings subsequently each drawing you win, be sure you get a replacement ticket. Accelerate Play is available at Lottery retail locations throughout Colorado.

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When tin I purchase Jackpot tickets?

PurchasePowerball, Mega Millions, Lucky for Life, Colorado Lotto+,Cash 5,and Pick 3tickets kickoff at four:30 am Monday through Saturday and at 8 am on Sunday.

Sales are not available during Depict Break on cartoon nights:

Powerball:Mon, Wednesday and Sabbatum at 7:30 pm - 7:33 pm.
Mega Millions:Tuesday and Friday 7:30 pm - 7:33 pm.
Colorado Lotto+:Wednesday and Sabbatum at 7:30 pm - 7:33 pm.
Lucky for Life:Each evening (7 nights a calendar week) at 7:thirty pm - 7:33 pm.
Cash v:Each evening (seven nights a week) at 7:thirty pm - 7:33 pm.
Pick 3:Monday through Dominicus: i:30 pm - i:33 pm and 7:30 pm - vii:33 pm

Sales will resume after describe pause, however, tickets cannot be redeemed until after the cartoon at approximately 9 pm. All sales are suspended each evening at 11:59 pm for system balancing.

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How many bets/plays will fit on a ticket?

If you consummate a play skid, up to five bets/plays will print on the ticket. Up to 10/bets/plays will print on a ticket if you lot asking a Quick Pick from the retailer.

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Tin can Jackpot games exist cancelled after being purchased?

These tickets cannot exist cancelled:Powerball, Mega Millions, Lucky for Life, Colorado Lotto+, Cash 5 with EZ Match

Cash 5, Pick 3:These tickets can be cancelled within ane-hour of purchase, before the store closes, or before the Lottery system shut-off, whichever occurs first. Tickets must be cancelled at the terminal where purchased.

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Do I take to friction match Jackpot numbers in the verbal order drawn?

The only exception to this dominion is for Pick 3. For all other Jackpot games, yous can match the numbers fatigued in any lodge. Pick 3 offers the following bets: Exact Gild, Front Pair and Back Pair. When these bets are wagered y'all must get the numbers drawn in that society to win the prize associated with that wager.

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When and where are the drawings for Jackpot games?

Powerball: Monday, Wednesdays & Saturdays at approximately 9pm. Drawings are held at the Florida Lottery in Tallahassee, Florida.
Mega Millions:Tuesdays & Fridays at approximately 9pm. Drawings are held at WSB-TV in Atlanta, Georgia.
Colorado Lotto+:Wednesdays & Saturdays at approximately 7:35pm in Pueblo.
Lucky for Life:Seven days a week at approximately 8:38pm. Drawings are held at the Connecticut Lottery.
Cash 5:Seven days a week at approximately 7:35pm in Pueblo.
Pick 3:Two times a twenty-four hours at approximately 1:36 pm and 7:36 pm every mean solar day of the week in Pueblo.

Drawings for the in-state Jackpot games, Colorado Lotto+, Cash five, and Option 3 are conducted on computers called an ADM (Automated Drawing Machine).  The ADM is a stand-alone computer which is not continued to whatsoever network or other systems and is locked in a secure room.  The ADM is certified by the manufacture for randomness and is independently verified past a third party auditor.  To ensure the integrity of each drawing, an independent certified public accountant (accountant) is present at every cartoon.  Citizens are welcome to witness a drawing by appointment, delight contact the Drawing Manager at 719-546-5318 if you are interested.

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How are the drawings conducted for Jackpot games?

Mega Jackpot Games

  • The winning numbers for Powerball are generated using brawl drop machines at the Florida Lottery in Tallahassee, Florida.  One automobile holds the 69 white balls and another holds the 26 red ones.  The balls are released and air makes them circulate in the machine until they are drawn into the winning numbers chute.
  • The winning numbers for Mega Millions are as well generated using ball driblet machines at WSB-TV in Atlanta, Georgia.  I machine holds the seventy white assurance and another holds the 25 yellow ones.  The assurance are released and air makes them circulate in the car until they are drawn into the winning numbers chute.
  • The winning numbers for Lucky for Life are generated from Automatic Drawing Machines (ADM) in Rocky Loma, Connecticut by the Connecticut Lottery. The ADM machines are stand up-alone PCs that do not connect to whatever other computer system including the Internet.  These PCs use a Random Number Generator (RNG) to select the winning numbers.  This RNG uses a software plan that limits the range of numbers available for the first five numbers (1-48) and the Lucky Brawl (1-18), the RNG also eliminates the possibility of duplicate numbers existence drawn in a unmarried drawing for the first v numbers (i.eastward. Lucky for Life commencement 5 winning numbers cannot include two "6"south in the set up of 5 fatigued numbers).  Notation:  The Lucky Ball tin can exist a repeat of ane of the beginning five numbers drawn.

In-State Jackpot Games

  • The winning numbers for Colorado Lotto+ and Greenbacks v are generated from Automatic Drawing Machines (ADM) in Pueblo, Colorado.  The ADM machines are stand-alone PCs that do not connect to whatever other estimator system including the Internet.  This PCs utilise a Random Number Generator (RNG) to select the winning numbers.  This RNG uses a software program that limits the range of numbers available (1-forty for Colorado Lotto+ and 1-32 for Cash five) and also eliminates the possibility of duplicate numbers beingness drawn in a single drawing (i.due east. Cash 5 winning numbers cannot include ii "22"southward in the set up of 5 drawn numbers).

Both the ADM and the ball drop machines are inspected by tertiary-parties and certified by auditors prior to use.

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How can I find winning Jackpot game numbers?

Current winning numbers and access to past winning numbers can be institute on the home page of our website and can be institute using our mobile app. Yous can also have winning numbers sent direct to your mobile device via text or by email when you sign upwardly to belong to MyLottery. Lottery results are likewise publicized by most television set stations and daily newspapers. Lottery retailers can also print winning numbers reports for current and past cartoon dates.

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When did Colorado join the multi-state games: Powerball, Mega Millions and Lucky for Life? How many states participate?

We began selling Powerball tickets on August 2, 2001, with the outset cartoon taking identify on August 4, 2001. Powerball is played in 45 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.

Nosotros began selling Mega Millions tickets on May 16, 2022. The first drawing was held on May eighteen, 2022. Mega Millions is played in 45 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.

We began selling Lucky for Life tickets on July 17, 2022.  The beginning cartoon was held on July xviii, 2022. Lucky for life is played in 26 states.

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What are the key differences between Powerball and Mega Millions?

The games are very like with top prizes available for players who match all numbers drawn. Mega Millions and Powerball starting jackpots are based on sales. Jackpot odds for Mega Millions are 1 in 302.5 million with overall odds of i:24; Powerball jackpot odds are 1 in 292.ii million and overall odds are ane:25. Mega Millions and Powerball tickets cost $2 per line of play. Both games offer an optional multiplier feature: Megaplier of Mega Millions and Power Play for Powerball. Mega Millions drawings are held on Tuesday and Friday evenings; Powerball drawings are held on Monday, Midweek and Saturday evenings. Powerball offers, for an boosted $1 per play, Double Play, where players will take a second chance to match Powerball numbers in an additional drawing conducted immediately after the Powerball drawing. Mega Millions does non have a double play characteristic.

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What are the Powerball and Mega Millions payout options?

A Powerball jackpot winner may choose to receive their prize in 30 payments over 29 years or a lump-sum payment.  The cash value choice, in general, is the amount of money required to exist in the jackpot prize puddle, on the day of the cartoon, to fund the estimated jackpot annuity prize.  The advertised jackpot annuity and cash value are estimates until ticket sales are concluding, and for the annuity, until the Multi-State Lottery Association takes bids on the buy of the securities.

If y'all are a Mega Millions jackpot winner, you will have the choice of a Cash Option or an Annual Payout.  Annuity Pick:  Provides for an initial annual payment followed by 29 almanac payments.  Each payment is 5 percent larger than the previous one.  Cash Option:  A one-fourth dimension lump-sum payment that is equal to all the cash in the Mega Millions jackpot prize pool.

Federal and Land Income taxation apply to whatever income you actually receive in a given tax year, whether it is wages or lottery prizes. If you lot take the cash amount (say $l one thousand thousand), and then you lot pay income tax on $l million. If you lot take the annuity (say $100 million), so you pay income tax on the money you actually receive each twelvemonth. Just like your wages, a withholding corporeality is required to exist taken out immediately. The Lottery will send you aW2-G form and you figure your actual tax at tax time.

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Why is there a difference between the greenbacks payouts in the Powerball and Mega Millions games?

A stock-still percentage of every Mega Millions and Powerball ticket sold goes into its CASH jackpot. The cash jackpot is all the money that the lottery has on hand from the auction of tickets in the game. If a player chooses the cash choice, then the Lottery will pay the unabridged cash amount to the winner (less income revenue enhancement withholding amounts required by federal and state laws).

The Lottery also offers an ANNUITY jackpot pick that can help reduce taxes and offers the winner a 100% guaranteed income stream over fourth dimension. The 2 games offer different types of annual income streams, giving the players more options. If a winner elects the annuity option, then the Lottery will invest the entire cash amount before taxes are deducted. The departure betwixt the CASH jackpot and the ANNUITY jackpot is the interest earnings that build over fourth dimension. The Powerball annuity jackpot earns more than involvement for ii reasons.

1. The Powerball Annuity Jackpot invests more money for a longer period of time. The Powerball annuity is paid out in graduated amounts (rising by iv% per yr to keep upward with aggrandizement) over 29 years (xxx payments). The almanac payments grow larger to keep pace with the winner'due south expected price of living. The Mega Millions annuityprovides for an initial annual payment followed by 29 almanac payments.  Each payment is v percent larger than the previous one. In both cases, the commencement payment is an immediate cash payment.

2. The Powerball Annuity Jackpot is invested in a wider diversity of securities than the Mega Millions Jackpot, allowing more than interest to exist earned. All of the securities used to support both games' jackpots offer significant levels of U.S. Governmental backing. It is important to empathise that the Lottery is invested in these securities; non the winner. The winner has a contract with u.s.a. to pay the annual prize payment, no affair what happens to the securities.

Since the two games' jackpots are invested differently, if the Cash jackpots are the same, the Powerball jackpot will pay a larger ANNUITY over fourth dimension than Mega Millions. If the ANNUITY value of the jackpots is the same, and then Mega Millions' Cash jackpot will be larger than Powerball's Greenbacks jackpot. The CASH jackpot amounts present the true present-day values of the jackpots. A winner who wishes to have the CASH jackpot should compare just the Cash jackpot amounts. The ANNUITY jackpot amounts will be important for those winners who plan to select a long-term, fully guaranteed income stream.

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What are the Lucky for Life jackpot payout options?

Superlative Prize: One (i) winner receives the full annuity value of 7 one thousand dollars ($7,000) a calendar week for life with the pick of taking the cash value.

  1. The Acme Prize cash value is set forth in the "Published Notice" available on the Lottery terminals, Lottery website, and Lucky for Life website. The greenbacks value tin can exist revised thirty (30) days prior to the starting time drawing in which it is applicative.
  2. All annuitized payments shall be fabricated for a minimum of twenty (xx) years.
  3. Two (2) to xiv (14) Top Prize winners share equally in the pari-mutuel prize of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) a week for life with the pick of taking the greenbacks value divided by the total number of Tiptop Prize winners. The cash choice must exist taken if the annuitized value is less than five hundred dollars ($500) a week for life.
  4. 15 (fifteen) or more than Elevation Prize winners share equally in a pari-mutuel prize of seven million ane hundred twenty-5 k dollars ($7,125,000). No annuity choice shall be available at this level.
  5. For a unmarried Wager, the measuring life of a Top Prize Winner used to determine the elapsing over which the Peak Prize is paid, shall be the natural life of the individual determined by the Selling Lottery to be the Summit Prize Winner.  If the Top Prize under a single Wager is being claimed by more than one (1) natural person or by a legal entity, the measuring life for that Top Prize Winner shall exist xx (twenty) years.

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Are subscriptions bachelor for Jackpot games? Can I purchase them online?

Nosotros do non offer an online or mail-in subscription service. We offer Advance Play through our retailers where you tin can play up to 26 draws for Powerball, Mega Millions, and Colorado Lotto+, and up to 91 draws for Lucky for Life and Greenbacks 5 (thirteen weeks). Cheque the Advance Play box on the edge of your play slip. The retailer volition inquire you how many draws yous'd like to play, and charge you accordingly. The same numbers will exist played for all drawings purchased.

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What is the percentage of people who choose Quick Picks versus those who pick their own numbers?

In Colorado, near 80 pct of purchases are Quick Picks.

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Why aren't winning numbers updated within a specific time period on the website?

Although the Colorado Lottery has the initial winning number data inside minutes of each cartoon, we do not post the information until it is verified which can take some time.

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Scratch Scratch

How can I tell how many top prizes remain in a Scratch game?

Yous can find this information on the our website in the Scratch game section, or you tin can ask any Colorado Lottery retailer for a Scratch Game Elevation Prizes Remaining report, which is available off of their terminal.

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How tin can I tell if my Scratch ticket is expired?

Players have 180 days after a game has concluded to claim a Scratch prize. Select any game listed in the Scratch section of our website and information technology volition tell you if a game cease appointment has been established. Games remain posted 60 days later on the 180 days has expired. After that they will be removed from our website.

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If the odds for a Scratch game are i in 4, why don't I win if I buy four tickets?

The odds of winning Scratch games vary. If the odds of winning in a game is 1 in four, this doesn't necessarily mean that if four tickets are purchased, one would be a winner. Odds are based on the full number of tickets available for auction in a game, not on an individual purchase.

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How are Scratch tickets distributed?

Our Scratch tickets are produced and distributed in a completely random, double-blind organization. First, prizes are scattered randomly throughout the entire run of the tickets. No ane at the Lottery, or the printer, knows where the winning tickets are placed - that is generated through a random number generation system. Next, the tickets are shipped to our warehouses for distribution. Tickets are randomly pulled from the unabridged ticket run and shipped to random retailers. In that location is no sequencing  to  ticket distribution. So, randomly placed prizes are randomly distributed to random retailers. We accept no way of knowing where the winning tickets are shipped or where they volition show upward. The reason information technology seems as though some locations have more than winners is simply a matter of sales. If more than tickets are purchased in the Denver Metro Area, information technology would follow that a commensurate number of winners would exist located in the Denver Metro Surface area. Retailers who sell a lot of tickets will have a greater likelihood of getting a pack with a winner in it just because they sell  many more tickets and have to supercede them with new packs of tickets.

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I bought 10 number of tickets in a row and didn't hitting one winner. How can yous say the odds advertised on your tickets are accurate?

Nosotros're sorry to hear that didn't have amend luck with your ticket purchases. Please keep in listen that odds listed on our tickets apply to the entire universe of tickets, not private purchases. The odds too include interruption-even prizes. Your not-winning tickets may be eligible for one of our 2d-chance drawings, which provides another opportunity to win.

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Can citizens receive sample void Scratch tickets from the Lottery?

No. Ticket printing costs prevent the Lottery from making sample or void tickets bachelor to players.

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Claiming PrizesClaiming Prizes

How can I claim a Lottery prize?

The Lottery offers players a number of ways to claim prizes.  You lot can postal service the signed ticket to the Lottery's Pueblo Headquarters with a Lottery claim class, or in person at any one of the Lottery's four claims centers.

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Can I claim a prize through a trust?

The Colorado Lottery does non recognize trusts, partnerships, or corporations as winners of Lottery prizes. Once an individual has claimed a prize, they can open a trust, partnership or corporation.

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Can I remain anonymous when I claim a prize?

If you win on a ticket in Colorado, it is considered office of the Colorado Open Records Act. This means that your beginning name and beginning initial of your last name goes onto the Colorado Lottery website. Having your photograph taken is optional.

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What is the percentage of Federal and Country withholding taxes that are deducted from my prize? Am I field of study to whatever other deductions?

Current tax withholding for U.South. citizens for prizes over $5,000 is 24% Federal and 4% State, for a total of 28%. If yous have outstanding payments due to the Department of Human Services, Department of Justice or Department of Personnel and Administration, these volition be deducted from your prize valued at $600 or more than.

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How long subsequently a Jackpot drawing (or after a Scratch game has been officially concluded) do I take before I have to make a claim?

Players have 180 days from the date of the drawing to collect prize winnings. Game end dates for Scratch games are bachelor by selecting the game name in the Scratch section.

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What happens if a winner dies before receiving all annuity payments from a big win?

If a winner dies before receiving all annual payments, payments will continue, equally scheduled, to the winner'south designated casher or to the winner's estate.

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I'k not a denizen of the U.Southward. Am I immune to buy Colorado Lottery tickets and claim my winnings?

Yous do not have to be a citizen of the United States to purchase Colorado Lottery tickets. The just departure is y'all will be taxed at a higher rate than citizens. Non-citizens are taxed at 34% (30% Federal; four% Country).

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I tried to redeem a ticket and was told that a message displayed saying, "Non Allowed to Cash." It's a winning ticket, how practise I claim my prize?

We suspect that y'all tried to cash your ticket during one of our draw breaks. We suspend the selling and cashing of jackpot tickets on the nights of our drawings in order to rebalance our system.

For Powerball, tickets cannot be sold or validated on Wednesdays and Saturdays between 7:30 p.m. and 7:33 p.thou.  In addition, tickets cannot exist validated until later the drawing at 9:00 p.m.

For Mega Millions, tickets cannot exist sold or validated on Tuesdays and Fridays between 7:30 p.m. and 7:33 p.m.  In improver, tickets cannot be validated until after the drawing at 9:00 p.grand.

For Lucky for Life, tickets cannot be sold or validated on Mondays and Thursdays between vii:30 p.m and 7:33 p.m.  In add-on, tickets cannot be validated until after the cartoon at 9:00 p.yard.

For Lotto, tickets cannot be sold or validated Wednesdays and Saturdays between seven:xxx p.m. and 7:33 p.chiliad.

For Cash 5, tickets cannot exist sold or validated Monday through Sun betwixt 7:30 p.m. and vii:33 p.m.

For Pick 3, tickets cannot be sold or validated seven days a week between the post-obit times: 1:30 p.m. and one:33 p.m. for mid solar day drawing and between 7:30 p.m. and seven:33 p.one thousand. for evening drawing.

For Scratch, tickets cannot be sold or validated Monday through Sat between 12 a.m. and iv:xxx a.g. and on Sunday between 12 a.m. and viii a.m.

Nosotros suggest cashing your ticket outside of these time periods to avoid any issues. If you lot did take bug cashing a ticket and information technology wasn't during a draw break, permit us know, and we'll investigate the problem.

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How can I claim a prize for a Colorado Lottery ticket if I alive outside the country?

To claim a prize for $600 or more than from out of country, complete our claim grade and the back of your winning ticket including your signature and post to Colorado Lottery, Claims, P.O. BOX 7, Pueblo, CO  81002-0007. To claim a prize less than $600, just mail service in your completed and signed ticket.  It usually takes iii business concern days from receipt to procedure claims filed by post. Please allow at least two weeks for postal commitment. To bank check the status of your merits, phone call 1-800-999-2959 and ask for the Claims department.

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Mobile App Mobile App

Where can I get the app? How much does it cost?

Y'all can become the Colorado Lottery app from the Apple Store or from Google Play depending on your mobile device. Search for Colorado Lottery and follow the instructions to download onto your device. The Colorado Lottery app is free!

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Does the app work on all devices?

No. The app works on the most pop devices and the almost contempo releases of mobile operating systems. Information technology works best on iOS (iPhones) 8 and after versions, and Android 4.iv and later versions.

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I can't sign in to MyLottery account. I forgot my password. What should I practise?

Be certain that you have a strong internet connection on your mobile device in social club to open the application and use its features. If y'all've forgotten your countersign, select the FORGOT Countersign link and it will be sent to the email address that you lot provided in your profile. Exist certain to check your SPAM and/or TRASH folders for our correspondence.

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The app isn't scanning tickets for me. What is the trouble?

In that location are a number of possible explanations why the scanner isn't working for y'all.

  1. For Scratch games, be sure that you're scanning the 2D barcode on the front end of the Colorado Lottery Scratch ticket located beneath the scratch-off blanket. The barcode on the back of the Scratch ticket will not piece of work.
  2. For Jackpot games, be sure that you lot're scanning the 2D barcode on the Height of the Colorado Jackpot game ticket. The barcode on the lesser of the Jackpot ticket volition not work.
  3. Yous must requite the app permission to access your camera. Go to your settings, then App management, pull up the Colorado Lottery mobile app and make sure that the photographic camera is turned on.
  4. You must have a strong internet connection. Try using both a direct connection and Wi-Fi connection to see which performs ameliorate for you.
  5. Y'all must have a skillful quality camera on your mobile device.
  6. The app works on the most popular devices and the most contempo releases of mobile operating systems. It works best on iOS (iPhones) half dozen.ane and later versions, and Android 4.4 and later versions. If y'all have an older device, it volition not work efficiently.
  7. Exist sure you have sufficient lighting.
  8. Effort removing the mobile app from your device and so re-downloading it.

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Does the app tell you whether or not you lot win Cash v EZ Match?

EZ Match is an instant win add-on game for Cash 5, and as such, the mobile application volition not give you its winning status. At retail, after purchasing a Greenbacks 5 EZ Match ticket, if information technology is a winner, the terminal will play a jingle. You have the option of cashing in the EZ Friction match portion at the retailer and getting an exchange ticket for the Cash 5 draw that evening.

What practice I do if I take a winning ticket? How do I redeem it?

If the app tells you that your ticket is a winner, accept information technology to your nearest retailer that sells Colorado Lottery games. They volition exist able to verify that the ticket is a winner, will be able to greenbacks it up to $599 or less (depending on store policy), and if information technology is more than $599, you will be directed to claim at a Lottery Claim Center.In all cases, the Lottery game terminals take precedence in the determination on whether a ticket is a winner or not.

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Why doesn't the app tell me how much I've won?

The mobile app does non validate winnings just information technology will tell you lot that the "ticket may be a winner." Lottery Security has accounted that the validation of winners must occur within a Lottery retailer or Claims Center on the gaming organization, but. You lot can self-validate after scanning a ticket and being told that it may be a winner by manually inputting the numbers into the Jackpot - Check Your Numbers area for the game you scanned, and information technology will tell you what you would take won if you played. Again, final confirmation must come up from the systems final located at Lottery retailers.

The app is not identifying winners/not-winners correctly. Why?

The integrity of the app is very important to the Colorado Lottery. Nosotros will bear an immediate investigation to ensure that it is working properly. We appreciate you bringing this issue to our attention.In all cases, the Lottery in-shop game terminals will take precedence in the determination on whether a ticket is a winner or non.

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I am non able to enter Bonus Draws. What'south wrong?

You lot tin but enter Bonus Draws using the mobile awarding when you lot are signed in to your MyLottery business relationship. The app volition enter yous automatically into Bonus Draw for games that are eligible. Bank check each Rule for each Bonus Draw for specific eligibility requirements.

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I cashed in my winning Jackpot game ticket and the retailer would not return it to me then I could enter a Bonus Draw. What do I do?

Many, merely not all, retailers volition retain the Jackpot tickets that they pay out to customers for bookkeeping purposes. The Lottery has no control regarding this procedure so it is the responsibleness of the actor to be certain to enter Bonus Draws before cashing out winning tickets at a retailer. Players do non have to retain the Jackpot game ticket in guild to claim a Bonus Depict prize when their ticket is drawn every bit a winner.

What kind of notifications/alerts does the app offer? How tin I sign up for them?

You can sign up to receive notifications delivered directly to your mobile device for the following:

  1. When new Scratch games are released.
  2. When Bonus Draws are appear.
  3. When a Bonus Depict entry deadline is budgeted.
  4. Notifications nigh games, contests, promotions and local events.
  5. Winning numbers for Powerball, Mega Millions, Lotto, Lucky for Life, Cash five and Pick 3.
  6. Notifications when your favorite numbers have been drawn.
  7. Jackpot alerts set at amounts you choose to remind you to play.
  8. Reminders to play on describe days, every other Friday or the anest and 15th of each calendar month.
  9. Scratch entry summaries every Friday.
  10. Bonus Draw winner announcements.

To sign up for these notifications, do the following:

  • Be sure that your telephone settings are gear up to enable push button notifications on your device.
  • Sign in to your MyLottery account (or create one if you don't accept i)
  • Select from the height navigation the NOTIFICATIONS tab.

Tap on what interests y'all nigh. The option will open and you lot can choose from app notifications (button), emails and text messaging.

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The retailer locator feature is non pulling up store locations. Why not?

The app'southward retailer locator relies on information pulled from Google or Apple tree Maps. It takes awhile to load the first time that it is used. Be certain to put a cipher lawmaking in the search field and press Become and be sure that you have a strong cyberspace connection. Check your phone settings to ensure that you have Location Services enabled for this awarding.

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When downloading the app, why do you inquire for so many permissions (similar photographic camera and location)?

In social club to role, it is necessary for the app to utilize the functions of your specific mobile device. Here are some examples of how the apps work direct with your device.

  1. Location. The app includes a retailer map locator. In order for this to function properly it needs to coordinate with the GPS installed on your particular mobile device.
  2. Camera. The app interfaces direct with the photographic camera functions of your phonein social club to scan tickets. Each device is unlike, so we have to develop programming to interface with specific devices to make it work.
  3. Device ID and Telephone call Information. Equally a security mensurate, we access your device ID to validate drawing entries and it enables us to be alerted of potential hacks.

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Can I view my Bonus Draw entries using the mobile app?

You can view your electric current Bonus Draw entries (for drawings that haven't yet occurred) using the mobile app past signing in to your MyLottery account and selecting Bonus Draws. For past entries and drawings that have expired, you must sign in to your MyLottery account at coloradolottery.com.

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Bonus Draws Bonus Draws

How practise I enter Scratch Bonus Draws?

Scratch Bonus Draws requite you a second chance to win. Simply not-winning Scratch tickets are eligible for entry based on each Bonus Describe'due south requirements.

There is a wide variety of Scratch Bonus Draws available so exist sure to check oftentimes. Simply locate the 22-digit number nether the scratch-off blanket and enter it into the Lottery's website or scan the 2D barcode underneath the scratch-off coating on the ticket using the Colorado Lottery's mobile app (you must be signed into your MyLottery account to scan and enter using the mobile app).

Come across a consummate list ofBonus Draws for more than information.

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Where is the 22-digit number on Scratch tickets to enter a Scratch Bonus Draw?

Remove the scratch-off blanket completely on the front of your ticket. The 22-digit number "floats" in the play area between the meridian of the ticket and the bottom of the ticket, but should be revealed once you lot have scratched the whole ticket. If y'all scratch the whole ticket and all the same don't discover a number, you can bring your ticket to our office and we volition research further.

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The 22-digit Scratch entry number (for manual entry) is being rejected. Why?

If you lot are receiving an "Invalid Ticket Entry" message when trying to enter a Scratch Bonus Draw:

  1. Ensure that the Scratch ticket that y'all are entering is not a winning ticket.
  2. Verify that in that location is an open up drawing associated with the ticket you are attempting to enter.  Some Scratch games don't accept Bonus Draws associated with them or the drawing has expired. https://www.coloradolottery.com/en/games/scratch/drawings/
  3. Verify that all 22-digits are entered correctly into the ticket number field. At that place may be a small amount of scratch-off cloth obscuring some of the digits resulting in a mistake (i.e.: an "8" might expect similar a "0" -- or a "7" might look like a "1.")

If these steps don't resolve the problem, let u.s.a. know you take performed them and we'll research the consequence.  Thanks for participating in Scratch Bonus Draws and good luck!

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Why do you nevertheless sell Scratch tickets after a Scratch Bonus Draw has occurred?

The Lottery has two different types of Scratch Bonus Draws: Elevation Prize and Promotional. Top Prize Bonus Draws are held afterward all of the instant top prizes accept been claimed or a game is reasonably considered sold-out. Promotional drawings occur at any time later on a game has launched. Prizes include cash for an amount less than the pinnacle instant prize, merchandise, or entertainment packages. We continue to sell Scratch games afterwards promotional drawings because in that location are often many instant top prizes all the same left in the game.

The best manner to go along track of when our drawings occur is to check our website:https://www.coloradolottery.com/en/games/scratch/drawings/

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How do I enter Jackpot Bonus Draws?

Jackpot Bonus Draws offer MyLottery members another manner to win playing Jackpot games. Bank check the summit of your Jackpot game ticket to see if there is a Bonus Describe that your ticket may be eligible to enter.

To enter Jackpot Bonus Draws, you need to take an active MyLottery account.You tin merely enter Jackpot Bonus Draws using the Colorado Lottery'south mobile app that can be downloaded through the App Store or Google Play.

Scan the second barcodeon the meridian of the Jackpot game ticket (non the lesser barcode).

Please be sure to read the rules and guidelines for the drawings y'all enter at www.coloradolottery.com.

Winning and not-winning tickets that meet the requirements of Jackpot Bonus Draws are eligible for entry.

Come across a complete list ofBonus Draws for more information.

To download the Colorado Lottery'southward mobile app, visit theApp Store orGoogle Play.

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My Jackpot game ticket is not existence entered into a Jackpot Bonus Draw (invalid entry). Why?

You must exist signed in to your MyLottery account to use the mobile awarding and browse function to enter Jackpot Bonus Draws. Exist certain that yous are scanning the second barcode that is located AT THE Acme of the Jackpot game ticket (and non the one on the lesser of the ticket). If the ticket meets the eligibility requirements of the Bonus Draw, the app should scan the ticket and automatically enter it into the drawing.

If y'all are receiving an "Invalid Ticket Entry" bulletin when trying to enter a Bonus Cartoon verify that at that place is a Jackpot Bonus Draw associated with the ticket you are attempting to enter.  A description of a Jackpot Bonus Draw is located at the meridian of the Jackpot ticket and full details are available on the website. (link)

NOTE: For various reasons, including issues with the Internet or the readability of a barcode, the Colorado Lottery has no liability for entries non submitted correctly or submissions non received by the database host.

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Where can I discover a list of Bonus Draw winners?

Select the following link to see Bonus Describe winners (Game Tools-Who's Winning) – be sure your search option is set to "Bonus Draws" and hitting Become.

WINNERS

If yous don't run across a winner posted, it commonly means that they take yet to claim their prize. Winner Information  is not posted until the prize is claimed.

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Which games have Bonus Draws?

Select the link below to see a list of games that take Bonus Draws and the entry dates for those drawings.

BONUS DRAWS

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How are Bonus Draws conducted?

Each entry is assigned a unique ID.  The Drawing Manager then uses a random number generator that uses the full number of entries as a parameter to select the cartoon winner and alternates. The random numbers generated for the winning entry and alternates are then entered into the host database to recollect a player'due south contact data and then information technology is confirmed by comparing it to the data in the token database.

All of our drawings are public events. If you are interested in attending a drawing, please contact united states of america at one-800-999-2959.

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Do I take to continue Scratch and Jackpot tickets that I've entered into a Bonus Draw?

Y'all practise non have to retain game tickets that you've entered into Bonus Draws. If your ticket is fatigued as a winner, in club to merits your prize, you'll demand to provide usa with identification to show that you're the person who entered the ticket.

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How tin I cheque my Bonus Draw entries?

If you're a MyLottery member you have admission to a Bonus Draw summary written report. If you lot're not a member, you don't have access to this report and then information technology'due south of import for y'all to print your confirmation afterwards entering tickets each session.

If you lot're a MyLottery member, sign in to your business relationship and choose the "My Bonus Draw Entries" tab in the middle navigation of the website. (You can also go to this data using the Lottery'southward mobile app.)

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All of my Bonus Draw entries are not appearing in my summary. Why?

For Scratch Bonus Entries, if you do not see all of your entries, information technology's possibly due to entering a Scratch Bonus Describe every bit a GUEST.  Guests do non have access to a summary report. This besides explains why some entries are showing on your summary report (those entered equally a MyLottery member), and some practice non (entered every bit Guest).

Rest assured that if you received a confirmation for your entries when you initially entered a drawing, nosotros have them in our database. If y'all do non experience that yous entered as a Guest, delight contact us and nosotros'll research farther.

For Jackpot Bonus Entries, for various reasons, including issues with the Cyberspace or the readability of a barcode, the Colorado Lottery has no liability for entries not submitted correctly or submissions not received past the database host.

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How are Bonus Draw winners notified?

If you lot're selected every bit a Bonus Draw winner, the Drawing Manager or designee volition first attempt to contact you by telephone. If they are unable to reach you by phone, they'll send you an electronic mail. If those attempts neglect, they'll send a certified letter to the accost you have on the entry. Typically, we have 5 working days to make contact before moving on to an alternate winner. In one case contacted, the winner has five working days to merits a Bonus Draw prize. These time frames may be extended at the discretion of the Drawing Director.

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How do I unsubscribe from your email alerts?

Log onto MyLottery using your electric current user ID and password.  This tin be done from the MyLottery link on the very height of our website. Later on you log in you can click on the Notification Settings tab. That will take you to a personalized page that tells you what you are currently receiving and that will allow you to unsubscribe by clicking the "Unsubscribe from All Notifications" link, which can be found on the right side of the page.

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How exercise I update my account information (eastward.g.: address, phone number, email address)?

Simply sign in to your MyLottery account using your email accost and password using the mobile app or website and go to the Profile page. All information can exist updated here, except for birthdate, which is hidden for your security.

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I forgot my password, how do I recollect information technology?

Go to the MyLottery homepage by post-obit this link:

MyLottery

At the bottom of the Log In box, you lot'll see a link titled "Forgot Password." But click on that link and provide your email address, and nosotros will send you instructions to create a new password.

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How do I end receiving text messages from you?

When you lot receive your next text bulletin, respond by texting "stop", and that will take your phone off the mailing list.  Or log into your MyLottery account and update your profile to remove the choice to receive messages to your phone.

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Why am I not getting my e-mail alerts that I signed up to receive?

Check your spam filters to ensure that emails from the Lottery aren't being blocked from reaching you. Add MyLottery [ noreply@coloradolottery.com ] to your "Safe Senders" listing and to your address book. You should too browse your junk folders to see if Lottery emails might exist ending upwards there. We do not send out spam. You lot must sign up to receive our emails. Every email contains a link that allows you to unsubscribe.

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Where does the money go?

All profits from the sale of all Colorado Lottery products, including Powerball, Mega Millions, Colorado Lotto+, Lucky for Life, Cash 5, Pick 3 and Scratch are distributed to the Lottery's gain recipients: Great Outdoors Colorado, Conservation Trust Fund and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (with spillover funds from GOCO going to the Building Excellent Schools Today [Best] fund.). For examples of some of the projects funded, visit: https://world wide web.coloradolottery.com/giving-dorsum/

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Why doesn't it go to schools, scholarships, me, etc.?

In 1992 Colorado's citizens voted to commit Lottery gain to outdoor recreation, parks, trails, rivers, wildlife, and open space.

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Does whatsoever money go to the State Park system?

Yep. Colorado Parks and Wildlife receives 10% of the Lottery'south annual proceeds to distribute throughout their agency.

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Does money go to handicap-attainable parks and trails?
Is someone available to come speak to our group well-nigh the Lottery and where the money goes?
Tin can I get free Lottery tickets, water bottles, hats, etc. for my non-profit or social grouping?

Unfortunately, no. The Lottery is a regime agency, and we are not able to donate free items to many good causes such every bit yours. We do apologize. It is a dominion that Lottery gain go to parks, trails, and the outdoors in Colorado. We have to make certain that any sponsored events or giveaways accept a straight proceeds or Lottery retailer tie-in. As you can imagine, our inventory and upkeep is planned by the Section of Acquirement in accelerate, and it is oftentimes audited. Only we appreciate you thinking of us.

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Can I recommend a projection to receive Lottery funding?

The Colorado Lottery does not make up one's mind where the keep funds go. Equally funds are allocated via different agencies and to different local entities, it is advised that interested citizens contact their local municipalities to larn about the process for requesting projects. For example, if you are interested in pursuing a local park, please contact your local parks and recreation section.

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General Full general Questions

Are at that place any task opportunities at the Lottery?

Visit the Colorado land website where y'all can observe all job openings, including any open at the Lottery, likewise equally instructions to apply. If there are open up jobs for the Lottery, they volition exist listed under the Department of Revenue.

https://www.colorado.gov/jobs-training

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Where does the prize money from expired winning tickets go?

Expired winning tickets are considered unclaimed prizes. Any unclaimed prize money goes to the distribution fund for the Colorado Lottery'southward gain beneficiaries (Neat Outdoors Colorado, the Conservation trust Fund, and Colorado Parks & Wildlife).

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Can I buy Colorado Lottery tickets by phone, mail, or on the Cyberspace?

Nosotros do not offer an online or mail service-in subscription service. We offer Advance Play through our retailers where you tin can play up to 26 draws for Powerball, Mega Millions and Lotto, and up to 91 draws for Greenbacks 5 (thirteen weeks). Check the Accelerate Play box on the edge of your play slip. The retailer will ask y'all how many draws you lot'd like to play, and charge yous accordingly. The same numbers will be played for all drawings purchased.

Colorado Lottery tickets tin can only legally exist purchased at a Colorado Lottery sales terminal inside the borders of Colorado. Yous can purchase Powerball, Mega Millions and Lucky for Life tickets in whatsoever other lottery jurisdiction that sells these  games. Any Internet lottery site that purports to sell Powerball tickets, or "shares" of Powerball tickets to purchasers or to run a "service" for you, is operating illegally. They are not authorized by the Multi-Country Lottery Association or by any U.S. lottery. In that location are legal Cyberspace sales of lottery tickets in some states or countries, only merely within the borders of that state/land or by understanding betwixt nations. The United States has no agreements with any other nation to let lottery tickets sales beyond the national border.

The laws of Colorado prohibit the purchase of another state's lottery ticket beyond land lines. Federal laws also make out-of-land lottery plays beyond a country line illegal. Just notation that you tin can legally travel to another state, purchase a ticket, and bring it back to your dwelling state. Most countries prohibit the purchase of lottery tickets across their edge.

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What happens if I lose a winning ticket?

Losing a Lottery ticket is similar losing cash. Protect yourself past signing the back of your ticket and filling in your address. Unless signed, anyone who has the ticket can file a claim. The Colorado Lottery is non responsible for lost or stolen tickets.

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I received an email saying that I won the Lottery. Is this legitimate?

No: this is a common scam. In Colorado, people who have won $599 or more must come to a Lottery office to claim their prize.

Hither are three things that you should exercise upon receipt of these kinds of emails:

  1. Do not answer to these emails
  2. Delete them without opening them and
  3. Add together the address to your junk post listing

Recollect, it'south a good rule of thumb to continue your banking company account data and your female parent's maiden name secure.  And you should never send coin to these people.

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Can I charge the purchase of Lottery tickets?

Per Colorado law, all lottery purchases are limited to cash, debit cards, check or coin order.  Each retailer has the pick of what they accept for method of payment using these four options.  Please check with your favorite retailer to inquire what they will accept.

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Tin can minors buy Lottery tickets and/or claim prizes?

Tickets can be purchased as gifts for people under 18 years-old, but not past minors themselves. Anyone under the age of eighteen must accept received the ticket every bit a gift to claim the prize.

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Does the Colorado Lottery support community alerts?

The Lottery receives alerts from the Colorado Bureau of Investigations (CBI). These alerts include Amber (endangered missing), Developmentally Disabled, Medina (vehicle) and Senior Alerts. Upon receipt, communication is immediately sent to all Colorado Lottery retailers, statewide, and the warning is instantly displayed on all in-store Lottery video monitors.

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What is Jackpocket?

Jackpocket is a courier service that allows players to upload money into an account that they can then utilize to lodge jackpot tickets. The Colorado Lottery has no affiliation withJackpocket. The Lottery issued a retailer license to Winners Corner in Pueblo, which is the retailer that is used by Jackpocket to execute the purchase transactions of tickets ordered by players using the app.