All prizes of $599 or less can be claimed at any Montana Lottery retailer. They can also be claimed at Lottery headquarters in Helena. Prizes of over $599 must be claimed at Lottery headquarters in Helena or by mailing the signed tickets with a claim form to the Lottery.

Our street address is 2525 North Montana Avenue, Helena. Our mailing address for winning tickets is Montana Lottery, P.O. Box 6073, Helena, MT 59604-6073

We are required by law to withhold both state and federal taxes on certain levels of Lottery prizes.

Here is the most common situation:

For U.S. citizens furnishing Social Security numbers, we are required by law to withhold 10% state tax and 25% federal tax from any prize more than $5,000.

However, there are other situations where the above withholding differs. Here's the law.

We are always required to withhold 10% state tax on all prizes greater than $5,000.

We are required to withhold 28% federal tax on any prize greater than $599 for U.S. citizens who don’t furnish Social Security or tax identification numbers.

For non–residents of the U.S., we must withhold 30% federal tax on any prize greater than $599.

At the end of the year, we mail each winner who has won $600 or more a W-2G form to use when filing his or her taxes.

In the case of a winner's death, the Montana Lottery will continue to pay the annual payments, as scheduled, to the winner's estate, trust, or persons named in his or her will. Neither the Lottery nor the state keep the money.

Since July 1, 1995, all revenue the Montana Lottery returns to the State of Montana goes to the state's General Fund. The General Fund provides money to programs for the general operation of state government.

The Legislature determines where the money goes.

For all lotto games, you must claim your prize within six months of the drawing for which your winning play was eligible.

For all Qwik Tix games, you must claim your prize within six months of the date of purchase of the ticket.

For all scratch games, you must claim your prize within six months after the announced end of the game. See the listing of Last Days to Claim Prizes.

Yes. All prizes can be claimed by mail.

If you do claim your prize by mail, we suggest sending your signed winning ticket and Claim Form to the Lottery by registered and/or certified mail. For validation of winning tickets, send to Montana Lottery, P.O. Box 6073, Helena, MT 59604-6073.

The Montana Lottery is not responsible for lost or stolen tickets. Protect yourself by signing the back of your tickets and include your address and Social Security Number.

Remember: Lottery tickets are bearer instruments. Unless signed, anyone in possession of the ticket can file a claim

A Lottery game is a game of chance. To ensure the integrity of the Montana Lottery and its games, the printing of winning scratch tickets in a game is done randomly. We cannot program winning tickets throughout a game without compromising integrity. There are always winners in a pack of tickets, but even within a pack of tickets, winning tickets are printed randomly.

All unclaimed prize money is transferred to the state's General Fund

You must be 18 years or older to purchase a Montana Lottery ticket. All tickets must be purchased from licensed Montana Lottery retailers.

Current drawing results are available from a variety of sources.

• From most daily newspapers the day after the draw (Powerball, Montana Cash, Wild Card, Hot Lotto).
• From many TV newscasts on drawing nights (Powerball, Montana Cash, Wild Card, Hot Lotto).
• By calling (406) 444-1278 (Powerball, Montana Cash, Wild Card, Hot Lotto).
• From Montana Lottery lotto retailers (Powerball, Montana Cash, Wild Card, Hot Lotto).
• On the Montana Lottery web site (Powerball, Montana Cash, Wild Card, Hot Lotto).
• Live Powerball drawings are aired on Wednesdays and Saturdays on Montana’s MTN Network (CBS) TV stations.

Previous winning numbers for Powerball, Montana Cash, Wild Card, and Hot Lotto are available via this web site.

Yes. We call this multiple draws. You can purchase Powerball, Montana Cash, Wild Card, and Hot Lotto tickets in advance for up to 24 consecutive drawings.

Jackpot sizes are based on sales, and with Montana's small population, there aren't enough sales to generate the large jackpots many Montana players say they want. So the Montana Lottery has joined with 26 states, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands in offering Powerball; with three other lotteries in offering Wild Card; and with six other lotteries in offering Hot Lotto to be able to provide larger jackpots than the state could ever provide on its own.

No. First, U.S. Postal regulations prohibit the purchase of lottery tickets by mail. Second, the Montana Lottery does not directly sell lottery tickets. Montana Lottery tickets are only available from licensed Lottery retailers in Montana.

No. First, the Montana Lottery does not sell lottery tickets. Montana Lottery tickets are only available from licensed Lottery retailers in Montana. Second, the purchase of lottery tickets over the Internet would entail paying for them with a credit card. Montana law prohibits paying for lottery tickets with a credit card.

No. In Montana, by law, your name, the amount won, and the town you're from is public information. It is not possible to win the Lottery in Montana and remain anonymous.