State Guide
Colorado Lottery
How to play, draw times, and the real odds for Colorado's daily-number games — plus live results and analytics on DueDigits.
Latest Colorado lottery results
Colorado runs 2 daily-number games that DueDigits tracks. The most recent result was 6-1-4 in Pick 3 Evening on Aug 24, 2026. Every game's newest draw is below, updated within minutes of each result.
| Game | Draw | Latest numbers | Drawn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pick 3 Evening | Evening | 6-1-4 | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Pick 3 Midday | Midday | 4-6-3 | Aug 24, 2026 |
Overview
Colorado runs Pick 3 (Pick 3). Each is a daily-number game — you pick the digits and the lottery draws the same number of digits, each from 0–9. Tap a game to open its full results history and pattern analytics on DueDigits.
National & multi-state games
Beyond its daily-number games, Colorado also sells Powerball, Mega Millions and Millionaire for Life. Tap a game for live results, jackpot history, hot & cold numbers, and Smart Picks.
DueDigits tracks Colorado’s daily-number games and the national jackpot games shown above. Colorado also runs other draw and instant games — for example in-state jackpot, add-on, keno, fast-play, and scratch-off games — that DueDigits doesn’t currently track. For the state’s full game lineup, see the Colorado Lottery.
Drawing Schedule
All times are U.S. Central. Sales usually close shortly before each draw — confirm exact cutoffs with the Colorado Lottery.
- Pick 3 — 2× daily: Midday (14:30 CT) · Evening (20:30 CT)
How to Play
Colorado’s daily-number games share the standard menu of play types:
- Straight — match the drawn digits in exact order — the top payout.
- Box — win on any arrangement of your digits — a lower payout with better odds.
- Straight/Box — split one stake across a straight and a box on the same number.
- Combo — covers every straight arrangement of your digits at once.
- Front / Back Pair — match just the first or last digits, in order, instead of the whole number.
Not every play type is offered on every game, and add-ons can change, so confirm the current menu with the Colorado Lottery. For the full breakdown of how each bet pays, see Box vs. Straight Payouts.
Prizes & Odds
Because every result is equally likely, the straight odds for each game are fixed:
- Pick 3 (Pick 3) — 1 in 1,000 straight.
Box plays have better odds but smaller payouts. Prize amounts vary by play type, wager size, and state, and can change over time — check the Colorado Lottery for current Colorado payout tables. No past result ever changes a future draw; see Lottery Odds Explained for the full math and what “due” really means.
Claiming Colorado Lottery Prizes
Smaller prizes can be cashed at licensed Colorado Lottery retailers; prizes of $600 or more are claimed at a Colorado Lottery claims center, online, or by mail.
Deadline: You have 180 days from the drawing date to claim a Colorado draw-game prize. Check the deadline printed on your ticket, since an expired ticket can’t be redeemed.
Taxes: Yes. Colorado withholds 4% state tax and 24% federal tax on qualifying prizes. This isn’t tax advice; consult a professional.
Claim locations, deadlines, and tax details can change — always confirm the current process with the Colorado Lottery. This is general information, not legal or tax advice.
Colorado Lottery Winner Privacy & Public Records
In many states, a lottery winner’s name and city or county become public record once a prize is claimed, and the lottery may use them in publicity. Some states let winners remain anonymous, or claim through a trust or legal entity to keep their name private.
No. Colorado publishes a winner’s first name, last initial, hometown, prize, and game (as the Colorado Open Records Act requires); some winners claim through a trust or LLC for privacy.
Winner-privacy laws change; confirm the current policy with the Colorado Lottery before you claim a large prize.
Historical Results
DueDigits keeps a complete, searchable history of every Colorado draw. Open a game to browse past results, look up a specific number, and see how often it has landed:
DueDigits Analytics
Beyond raw results, every Colorado game connects to the full DueDigits toolset:
- Due Digits & Gap Analysis — which digits are overdue and how long since each last hit.
- Frequency & hot/cold — how often every digit and position has drawn.
- Pattern analysis — doubles, triples, pairs, and even/odd & high/low splits.
- Sum & root-sum stats — the distribution of winning-number totals.
- Open Colorado’s analytics, or build plays with the number generators and check today’s live draw status.
Official Resources
DueDigits is an independent analytics site and does not sell tickets. For ticket purchases, prize claims, official rules, drawing procedures, and current promotions, go to the official lottery:
Colorado Lottery — official results, game rules, and prize claims.
For official winning numbers and prize validation, always rely on the Colorado Lottery. Daily-number games are entertainment, not a way to make money — you must be of legal age to play, and if gambling stops being fun, help is free and confidential at 1-800-GAMBLER.
Related Guides
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Frequently asked questions
What daily-number games does Colorado offer?
Colorado runs Pick 3 (Pick 3). You can browse live results and due-digit analytics for each on DueDigits.
What time are the Colorado lottery drawings?
All times are U.S. Central. Pick 3 is drawn 2× daily — Midday (14:30 CT), Evening (20:30 CT).
Where can you check Colorado lottery results?
You can see the latest Colorado Pick 3, Pick 4 and Pick 5 numbers on DueDigits as soon as each drawing is posted, and on the official Colorado Lottery website. DueDigits also layers due-digit and pattern analytics on top of the results.
How do you check a Colorado lottery ticket?
Have a retailer scan your ticket at the terminal, use the official Colorado Lottery app or website, or look your numbers up in the DueDigits results database. Always let the Colorado Lottery validate a winning ticket before relying on it.
Where can you find past Colorado lottery results?
DueDigits keeps a searchable history of past Colorado draws — browse by game and date, or use Number Lookup to find every time a specific combination has hit. The official Colorado Lottery also publishes recent winning numbers.
Can you buy Colorado lottery tickets online?
Online ticket sales vary by state and can change. Check the official Colorado Lottery for current options — DueDigits provides results and analytics only and does not sell tickets.
Can you buy Colorado lottery tickets with a debit or credit card?
Payment options are set by each retailer and by state rules, and debit is generally more widely accepted than credit. Confirm with the retailer or the Colorado Lottery.
How long do Colorado lottery winners have to claim prizes?
Colorado draw-game prizes must be claimed within 180 days from the drawing date. Check the exact deadline printed on your ticket or with the Colorado Lottery.
Does Colorado tax lottery winnings?
Yes. Colorado withholds 4% state tax and 24% federal tax on qualifying prizes. This isn’t tax advice; consult a professional.
Can Colorado lottery winners stay anonymous?
No. Colorado publishes a winner’s first name, last initial, hometown, prize, and game (as the Colorado Open Records Act requires); some winners claim through a trust or LLC for privacy.
What are the odds of winning the Colorado daily-number games?
Pick 3 (Pick 3) is 1 in 1,000 for a straight bet. Box bets have better odds but smaller payouts, and every draw is independent — past results never change a future draw.
What jackpot games can I play in Colorado?
Colorado also sells Powerball, Mega Millions and Millionaire for Life. DueDigits tracks live results, jackpot history, hot & cold numbers, and Smart Picks for each.
