Montana Lotto America Winning Numbers

The latest Montana Lotto America draw took place on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, with a jackpot of $15.44 Million. The winning numbers are displayed below, while you can also see which All Star Bonus was selected and all the payouts in Montana.

You can find more Montana Lotto America numbers below. Select the '+' symbol next to a date to view a full breakdown of the prizes won in each draw.

Lotto America in Montana

In Montana, you can select your Lotto America numbers using an e-Playslip to make the whole process even quicker. If you win a prize, you have the right to stay anonymous if you wish. Discover more about playing Lotto America in Montana, including how to claim prizes.

How to Play in Montana

The standard rules of Lotto America are the same in Montana as in every other participating state. You must select five main numbers from 1 to 52, plus a Star Ball between 1 and 10. However, the following rules are specific to playing in the Treasure State:

• You must be at least 18 years old to take part
• You can buy up to five plays on a playslip, and enter the same set of numbers for up to 24 draws in advance
• You can also select your numbers using e-Playslip. This allows you to choose your numbers on a smartphone before you go to the retailer and then you can just use the digital barcode to ask for a ticket to be printed
• The cut-off time for ticket sales is 8 p.m. MT, before the draw takes place at 8:15 p.m.

Claiming Prizes in Montana

If you win a prize in Montana, it is important to know the rules regarding the claim period, anonymity and tax:

• You must claim your prize within six months of the date of the drawing
• If you win a prize of more than $5,000, 6.9 percent will be withheld in state tax, plus 24 percent for federal tax
• The Montana Lottery will only release the name of a big winner with their permission

The rules for how to claim depend on how much you have won. Find out below the different methods that you can use:

Prizes under $600 - You can claim your money by visiting another licensed retailer or the Montana Lottery headquarters, or by submitting a claim by mail.

Prizes of $600 and over – You must complete a claim form for any win of this value, providing a valid form of photo identification such as your driver’s license, passport or state-issued ID card. You must submit your claim by mail or visit the lottery headquarters in Helena in person. The address of the headquarters is shown below:

Montana Lottery
2525 North Montana Avenue
Helena, MT 69601-0598
406-444-5825

Claiming prizes by mail – You can claim prizes of any value by mail. You just need to attach your winning ticket and claim form. For prizes of $600 or over, you must also include a copy of a valid form of photo ID. You are advised to use registered and/or certified mail. The mailing address is shown below:

Montana Lottery
P.O. Box 6073
Helena
MT 59604-6073

Claiming prizes as a lottery pool – Only one person can claim a prize, but if you have played as a pool and wish to share the money you can complete an IRS Form 5754. Everyone in your group will then be sent an individual W-2G form so the tax liability can be split between you.

Where Does the Money Go?

State law in Montana requires that at least 45 percent of the money raised from ticket sales goes back to players in prizes. The remaining revenue is used to pay retailer commissions and cover the costs of operating games, but also helps to benefit the state in a number of ways.

Transfers are made to the General Fund every quarter to help support public education, safety and health programs. A portion of the revenue also goes towards providing scholarships for college and university students studying science, technology, engineering, math and healthcare (STEM) subjects. Ticket sales from Lotto America and other games have helped the Montana Lottery raise more than $300 million for the state since 1986.