Arizona Lottery

The Arizona Lottery is a state agency of Arizona in the southwest United States. The Arizona Lottery was founded on July 1st, 1981 and is a member of the Multi-State Lottery Association also known as MSLA.

Since its inception, the agency has returned more than $10.4 billion in prizes to players, generated over $4.6 billion for beneficiary programs, and paid nearly $1.2 billion in commissions to retailers.

The AZ Lottery is the oldest lottery west of the Mississippi and has turned 40 at the close of Fiscal Year 2021 and marked the occasion in record fashion, having generated more than $4.6 billion over the past four decades for vital programs and services benefitting Arizonans from across the Grand Canyon State.

The Arizona State Lottery offers a wide variety of games for players to choose from. Some of the more popular games are Powerball, Mega Millions and The Pick.

Powerball is a multi-state that offers jackpots that can reach up to hundreds of millions of dollars. Mega Millions is another multi-state game with jackpots that can reach into the hundreds of millions as well. The Pick is an in-state game which gives players the chance to pick their own numbers and win prizes ranging from $1 million and up.

The mission of the Arizona Lottery Association is to support Arizona programs for the public benefit by maximizing net revenue in a responsible manner.

Lottery Tax Calculator

Prize Amount
Your tax rates ? Final taxes owed will vary case by case. 25% + State is the automatic withholding.

25%

25%

Total Estimated Tax

$250,000.00

You keep
$750,000.00

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Where is Arizona Lottery Headquarters Located?

Arizona Lottery Headquarters is located at:

4740 E University Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85034

Phone: (480) 921-4400

How Old Do You Have to Be to Play the Lottery in Arizona?

In the state of Arizona, you must be at least 21 years old to purchase or redeem lottery tickets.

Can I buy Arizona Lottery tickets by phone, mail, or on the Internet?

Unfortunately, in the state of Arizona you cannot purchase tickets by phone, mail, or the internet. You can only purchase Arizona Lottery tickets for authorized retailers.

Where are lottery drawings held?

For Arizona Lottery Draw Games i.e. The Pick, Fantasy 5, Triple Twist, and Pick 3 drawings are conducted at the Arizona Lottery Phoenix Office. All Arizona Lottery Quick Draw drawings are conducted by Scientific Games’ central-gaming system. The Multi-State Lottery Association pulls the Powerball drawings in Tallahassee, Florida and the Mega Millions drawing in Atlanta.

How long do I have to claim/redeem a winning ticket?

You have 180 days from the date of the draw to redeem a winning ticket. Fast Play game tickets expire 180 days from the purchase date. If a ticket expires, it cannot be redeemed.

What Happens if I lose my winning lottery ticket?

If you lose your lottery ticket, you are out of luck, and it is like losing cash. Once you find out that you are a winner, protect yourself by signing the back of your ticket, filling in your address and keeping it safe place. If someone finds the ticket and it is not signed, anyone of legal age who has the ticket, can redeem it. The Arizona Lottery is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged tickets.

Can You Remain Anonymous If I win the jackpot for the Arizona Lottery?

In the state of Arizona, the names of people or legal entities that have won lottery prizes of $600 or more are held confidential for 90 days from the date the prize is awarded and are not a public record during that period. In accordance with Arizona Revised Statute (A.R.S.) §5-573(D), if you won a lottery prize of $100,000 or more, you may choose to keep your name permanently confidential. The only information that is not kept confidential is the winner's city and county of residence.

Can a blind trust collect winnings?

The Arizona Lottery will not accept a blind trust as Arizona Revised Statutes § 5-5-575 requires the state of Arizona to make sure that any lottery winner does not owe the state any money, which must be set off against the Lottery prize.

How can I check my Arizona Lottery Tickets?

There are a few ways to check your lottery tickets. The first way is to use the Lottery Scanner from Lottery Current by downloading the APP and testing out a trial or purchasing a subscription. The second way is to download the Arizona Lottery Players Club app to scan and enter all your eligible tickets into current promotions and find out if are a winner.

How Can I Hear Winning Numbers?

If you live in the local area codes 480, 602, 623, or 520, you can use the local hotline numbers:

• Phoenix: 480- 829-7425

• Tucson: 520- 325-9141

For callers outside of the metro areas, call 1-800-499-3798.

Where does the lottery money go?

Revenue from the sale of lottery tickets in Arizona go toward state funds, helping the homeless, and other state initiatives i.e. sponsoring various nonprofit organizations. These organizations are all dedicated to supporting the needs of our most vulnerable citizens, growing our economy, protecting and preserving our iconic wildlife and landscapes, and to building and maintaining our public universities’ facilities and infrastructure. In 2021, three examples of these sponsorships from FY2021 are the American Heart Association (Tucson Chapter), Fiesta Bowl Charities, and the Grand Canyon Conservancy.

What Lottery Games Are Offered for the in AZ Lottery?

The Pick is one of Arizona’s most popular jackpot games!

Drawings: Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday

Starts at $1 million and may keep growing until someone wins

Powerball: A multi-state game.

Drawings: Monday, Wednesday and Saturday

Starts at $20 million and keeps growing until someone wins.

Mega Millions: A multi-state game

Drawings: Tuesday and Friday

Starts at $20 million and keeps growing until someone wins

Triple Twist is Arizona’s new daily draw game.

Drawings: Monday through Sunday

Starts at $200,000 keeps growing until someone wins

Drawings: Monday through Sunday

Starts at $50,000 and keeps growing until someone wins

Drawings: Monday through Sunday

$500 - If you select one set of numbers to play one game

$250 - If you select two sets of numbers to play two games

Winning Stories

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Game Schedule

GAME SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
Pick 3 Midday 12:45 p.m. 12:45 p.m. 12:45 p.m. 12:45 p.m. 12:45 p.m. 12:45 p.m. 12:45 p.m.
Pick 3 Evening 8:59 p.m. 8:59 p.m. 8:59 p.m. 8:59 p.m. 8:59 p.m. 8:59 p.m. 8:59 p.m.
Pick 4 Midday 12:45 p.m. 12:45 p.m. 12:45 p.m. 12:45 p.m. 12:45 p.m. 12:45 p.m. 12:45 p.m.
Pick 4 Evening 8:59 p.m. 8:59 p.m. 8:59 p.m. 8:59 p.m. 8:59 p.m. 8:59 p.m. 8:59 p.m.
Cash Pop Early Bird 8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m.
Cash Pop Late Morning 11:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
Cash Pop Matinee 3:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m.
Cash Pop Prime Time 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
Cash Pop Night Owl 11:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m.
Show Me Cash 8:59 p.m. 8:59 p.m. 8:59 p.m. 8:59 p.m. 8:59 p.m. 8:59 p.m. 8:59 p.m.
Lotto 8:59 p.m. 8:59 p.m.
Powerball 9:59 p.m. 9:59 p.m. 9:59 p.m.
Mega Millions 10:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m.
Cash4Life 8:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.
All times are in Missouri local time.
GAME SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
Pick 2 Midday 12:35 p.m. 12:35 p.m. 12:35 p.m. 12:35 p.m. 12:35 p.m. 12:35 p.m. 12:35 p.m.
Pick 3 Evening 8:59 p.m. 8:59 p.m. 8:59 p.m. 8:59 p.m. 8:59 p.m. 8:59 p.m. 8:59 p.m.
Pick 4 Midday 12:45 p.m. 12:45 p.m. 12:45 p.m. 12:45 p.m. 12:45 p.m. 12:45 p.m. 12:45 p.m.
Pick 4 Evening 8:59 p.m. 8:59 p.m. 8:59 p.m. 8:59 p.m. 8:59 p.m. 8:59 p.m. 8:59 p.m.
Cash Pop Early Bird 8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m.
Cash Pop Late Morning 11:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
Cash Pop Matinee 3:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m.
Cash Pop Prime Time 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
Cash Pop Night Owl 11:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m.
Show Me Cash 8:59 p.m. 8:59 p.m. 8:59 p.m. 8:59 p.m. 8:59 p.m. 8:59 p.m. 8:59 p.m.
Lotto 8:59 p.m. 8:59 p.m.
Powerball 9:59 p.m. 9:59 p.m. 9:59 p.m.
Mega Millions 10:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m.
Cash4Life 8:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.
All times are in Missouri local time.

Claiming Prizes

Here's the process for claiming Missouri Lottery prizes.

Please note that all Missouri Lottery Offices may stop accepting claims earlier than 4:30 p.m. in order to maintain safety and security rules and guidelines.

There are no sales of lottery products in any of the claim centers.

In-person claims require an appointment. Call (573) 751-4050 or visit the Missouri Lottery website to schedule your appointment.

To use a direct deposit when claiming prizes of $35,000 and more, you will need a completed Direct Deposit form.

All jackpot prizes for Powerball and Mega Millions must be claimed at the Missouri Lottery Headquarters.

To claim a prize by mail, write your name, address, phone number, and signature on the back of the winning ticket and mail it to:

Missouri Lottery
ATTN: Ticket Redemption
P.O. Box 7777
Jefferson City, MO 65102-7777

When claiming prizes over $600 by mail, you must also include a completed claim form and IRS Form W-9, and a copy of your ID.

Keep a copy of all claim documents for your records.

Tax Information

Here are the taxes withheld from lottery winnings for U.S. citizens or residents.

Missouri Lottery tax withholdings on winnings over $600 and up to $5,000 for U.S. citizens or residents

Winnings Tax Percentage
$600 to $5,000 State Tax 4%
Federal Tax 0%
Total: 4%

Missouri Lottery tax withholdings on winnings over $5,000 for U.S. citizens or residents

Winnings Tax Percentage
$600 to $5,000 State Tax 4%
Federal Tax 24%
Total: 28%

If the winner is not a U.S. citizen or resident and does not have a Social Security number, the taxes withheld by the Missouri Lottery are as follows.

Missouri Lottery tax withholdings on winnings over $600 for non-U.S. citizens or non-residents

Winnings Tax Percentage
$600 to $5,000 State Tax 4%
Federal Tax 0%
Total: 4%

Missouri Lottery tax withholdings on winnings over $5,000 for non-U.S. citizens or non-residents

Winnings Tax Percentage
$600 to $5,000 State Tax 4%
Federal Tax 24%
Total: 28%