Lotto America Help & FAQs
We have compiled a list of answers to the most frequently asked questions about Lotto America. Don’t worry, you can still contact a member of our Customer Experience team if you cannot find what you’re looking for.
What is Lotto America?
Lotto America is a multi-state lottery that takes place in America. The original Lotto America was offered between 1988 to 1992. On the 12th November 2017, Lotto America was launched once again in 13 American states. Draws take place every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 5:00 CET (4:00 BST/GMT) in Tallahassee, Florida.
I do not live in America - can I still play Lotto America?
Yes! At Jackpot.com, we give you the opportunity to place your bets on the outcome of Lotto America, which is very similar to purchasing a lottery ticket. You can bet on Lotto America from anywhere, at any time.
How do I play Lotto America?
That’s easy! All you need to do to bet on Lotto America is:
1. Visit our Lotto America page
2. Select 5 numbers from 1-52
3. Choose a Star Ball from 1-10
4. Finalise your transaction
You can choose your own numbers, or select the Quick Pick option to get a random selection of numbers.
What happens if I subscribe to Lotto America?
By subscribing to Lotto America, you will not have to place your bets every time. Your numbers will be submitted for you in every Lotto America draw. You can subscribe to Lotto America for 1 month or for 3 months and this can be done before you finalise your transaction.
How can I win Lotto America?
This American lottery offers 9 different prizes, starting from just $2 (approx. €1.80), going up to a jackpot which starts at €1.7 million! The value of each prize, including the jackpot, depends on the number of tickets sold and the number of winners per prize tier. If nobody wins the jackpot, it will continue to roll over by a minimum of $50,000 (approx. €45,000) per draw until somebody wins.
| Match | Odds of Winning | Prize* |
|---|---|---|
| 5 + 1 | 1:25,989,600 | Jackpot |
| 5 | 1:2,887,733.33 | $20,000 |
| 4 + 1 | 1:110,593.04 | $1,000 |
| 4 | 1:12,288.23 | $100 |
| 3 + 1 | 1:2,404.22 | $20 |
| 3 | 1:267.14 | $5 |
| 2 + 1 | 1:160.14 | $5 |
| 1 + 1 | 1:29.14 | $2 |
| 0 + 1 | 1:16.94 | $2 |
* The amounts shown above have been taken from the official Lottery America prize breakdown. Jackpot.com prize amounts are calculated in accordance with our Terms and Conditions.
What happens if there is more than one winner in Lotto America?
If more than one person wins a particular prize, the amount is split equally between the winners.
How do I know if I won a prize in Lotto America?
If you win a Lotto America prize, we will inform you by email. You can also check out our Lotto America results page to see the latest winning numbers.
What are some of the prizes that were won in Lotto America?
The Kujava family from Roseville won a Lotto America jackpot which was worth $22.8 million on 14th March 2018. Roseville saw another Lotto America winner on 12th July 2019, when Jeffrey Love won a wonderful $21.6 million!
