Is there a state lottery in Colorado?

Players pick 5 numbers out of 48 and a lucky ball between 1 and 18. Drawings are every day, Sunday through Saturday. Colorado Lottery's very own in-state Jackpot game, Colorado Lotto+, has created over 435 millionaires and counting. Players choose 6 numbers and prizes are awarded for matching from 3-6 of those numbers.

Does Colorado have a state lottery?

Each day Coloradans find hundreds of ways to play, and the Colorado Lottery helps make them all possible. Over the last 36 years, the Colorado Lottery has proudly contributed more than $3.4 billion to our state – funding parks, open space conservation, wildlife habitats and much more.

Is lottery legal in Colorado?

The Colorado Constitution and Colorado law allow only certain types of "gambling." In addition to limited gaming in Colorado casinos, the following forms of gambling are legal: Colorado Lottery.

What happens if you win the Colorado Lottery?

You must claim at a Colorado Lottery Claim Center in person or you can mail your completed Colorado Lottery Prize Claim Form and signed winning ticket to Colorado Lottery, PO BOX 7, Pueblo, CO 81002. Please allow one to two weeks for processing, and a check will be mailed to you. Incomplete forms may result in a delay.

When can you buy lottery tickets in Colorado?

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You can purchase Lotto tickets starting at 4:30 am, Monday through Saturday, and 8:00 am on Sundays. Lotto tickets are sold until 11:59 pm daily, except on Wednesday and Saturday when sales are suspended at 7:30 pm, then resume after the draw break until 11:59 pm.

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Can you buy Powerball tickets in Colorado?

Ticket buyers must be at least 18. Powerball tickets cost $2 and are available at most Colorado retailers.

Has anyone ever won the Colorado Lottery?

Lottery Winners Big and Small

There are Lottery winners in all four corners of our beautiful state! Winner's come into Lottery claims centers – with payouts both big and small - every day.

Has Colorado ever won a lottery jackpot?

Since April 2001, Colorado has been a member of MUSL. Powerball's jackpots begin at $40 million; it is drawn Wednesday and Saturday nights. Players pick 5 numbers from 1 to 69, and 1 number out of 26. The largest Powerball jackpot won in Colorado was $133 million in September 2017.

How much tax do you pay on lottery winnings in Colorado?

Did You Win Big? The following information is provided to help you plan how you'll manage your new fortune. 28 percent will be withheld from your prize for taxes (24% federal; 4% state). 34 percent will be withheld from your prize for taxes (30% federal; 4% state) if you do not provide a Social Security Number.

Can I stay anonymous if I win the lottery in Colorado?

Those who win $250,000 or more are temporarily exempt from public disclosure for 90 days after claiming their prize, according to the state's lottery. If you win the lottery in Colorado, your first name and the first letter of your last name are listed on the state lottery's website.

What lottery is only in Colorado?

Colorado Lottery's very own in-state Jackpot game, Colorado Lotto+, has created over 435 millionaires and counting. Players choose 6 numbers and prizes are awarded for matching from 3-6 of those numbers.

Is Colorado Lottery cash only?

In Colorado, Lottery tickets must be purchased using cash or debit card. Credit card purchases are not allowed. Please check with your favorite store to ask if they accept debit cards for Lottery purchases.

What state should you move to if you win lottery?

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There are eight states that do not tax Powerball winnings: California, Florida, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wyoming. Pennsylvania, North Dakota, Indiana and Ohio also make our list of best states.

How do you play the lottery in Colorado?

Does Colorado have lottery scratch offs?

Colorado scratch tickets

The Colorado State Lottery has one of the most diverse offers of scratch cards nationwide.

Has anyone won the Mega Millions in Colorado?

Colorado has never had a Mega Millions jackpot winner. The estimated jackpot for Tuesday night's drawing is $1.1 billion with an estimated cash value of $568.7 million. It is currently the 3rd highest Mega Millions jackpot to date.

Has anybody in Colorado ever won Powerball?

Even though the big jackpot from Powerball didn't go to anyone in Colorado, there are a couple of tickets that are winners in the state.

When was the last time someone won the lottery in Colorado?

Jun 17, 2022 — Rebecca S. from Loveland won a $20,000 Cash 5 jackpot! Powerball winner in Aurora!

When was the last Powerball won in Colorado?

The latest Colorado Powerball drawing took place on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, offering a jackpot worth $96.9 Million. See the winning numbers from the draw, including which Power Play was selected, right here. The total prize fund paid out to Colorado winners from Wednesday's Powerball drawing was $31,761.

Where was the winning Lotto ticket sold in Colorado?

February 17, 2023 at 2:06 p.m. A winning lottery ticket worth $11.5 million was sold Wednesday in Centennial. The winning Colorado Lotto+ ticket, which matched all six numbers, has a cash value of $5.7 million, a lottery official said.

Who has the most lottery winners?

According to World Population Review, the state with the most Powerball winners is Indiana, with 39 wins since 1992. Of course, an important factor in how many wins a state has is how long it's been in the Powerball lottery.

Can you buy Mega Millions tickets in Colorado?

Ticket buyers must be 18 years or older. Mega Millions tickets cost $2 and are available at most Colorado retailers. Add the Megaplier option for an extra $1 per line of play and multiply your winnings up to five times the original amount (excluding jackpot).

Does Colorado have Powerball and Mega Millions?

Get the latest Colorado lottery results and see the current jackpots, including Powerball, Mega Millions, Lucky for Life, Lotto, Cash 5, and Pick 3.

Can I buy Mega Millions tickets online Colorado?

Lotto.com allows players to purchase Powerball and Mega Millions tickets online.