State Guide
Minnesota Lottery
How to play, draw times, and the real odds for Minnesota's daily-number games — plus live results and analytics on DueDigits.
Latest Minnesota lottery results
Minnesota runs 1 daily-number game that DueDigits tracks. The most recent result was 4-0-3 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 | 4-0-3 | Aug 24, 2026 |
Overview
Minnesota 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, Minnesota also sells Powerball, Mega Millions and Lotto America. Tap a game for live results, jackpot history, hot & cold numbers, and Smart Picks.
DueDigits tracks Minnesota’s daily-number games and the national jackpot games shown above. Minnesota 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 Minnesota Lottery.
Drawing Schedule
All times are U.S. Central. Sales usually close shortly before each draw — confirm exact cutoffs with the Minnesota Lottery.
- Pick 3 — once daily: Evening (18:17 CT)
How to Play
Minnesota’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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota Lottery for current Minnesota payout tables. No past result ever changes a future draw; see Lottery Odds Explained for the full math and what “due” really means.
Claiming Minnesota Lottery Prizes
Smaller prizes can be cashed at licensed Minnesota Lottery retailers; larger prizes are claimed at a Minnesota Lottery office or by mail.
Deadline: You have one year from the drawing date to claim a Minnesota draw-game prize. Check the deadline printed on your ticket, since an expired ticket can’t be redeemed.
Taxes: Yes. Minnesota withholds about 7.25% 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 Minnesota Lottery. This is general information, not legal or tax advice.
Minnesota 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.
Minnesota keeps the name and city of winners of more than $10,000 private by default (unless the winner opts in to publicity); winners of $10,000 or less are public. The prize amount, game, and selling retailer stay public.
Winner-privacy laws change; confirm the current policy with the Minnesota Lottery before you claim a large prize.
Historical Results
DueDigits keeps a complete, searchable history of every Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota’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:
Minnesota Lottery — official results, game rules, and prize claims.
For official winning numbers and prize validation, always rely on the Minnesota 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 Minnesota offer?
Minnesota runs Pick 3 (Pick 3). You can browse live results and due-digit analytics for each on DueDigits.
What time are the Minnesota lottery drawings?
All times are U.S. Central. Pick 3 is drawn once daily — Evening (18:17 CT).
Where can you check Minnesota lottery results?
You can see the latest Minnesota Pick 3, Pick 4 and Pick 5 numbers on DueDigits as soon as each drawing is posted, and on the official Minnesota Lottery website. DueDigits also layers due-digit and pattern analytics on top of the results.
How do you check a Minnesota lottery ticket?
Have a retailer scan your ticket at the terminal, use the official Minnesota Lottery app or website, or look your numbers up in the DueDigits results database. Always let the Minnesota Lottery validate a winning ticket before relying on it.
Where can you find past Minnesota lottery results?
DueDigits keeps a searchable history of past Minnesota draws — browse by game and date, or use Number Lookup to find every time a specific combination has hit. The official Minnesota Lottery also publishes recent winning numbers.
Can you buy Minnesota lottery tickets online?
Online ticket sales vary by state and can change. Check the official Minnesota Lottery for current options — DueDigits provides results and analytics only and does not sell tickets.
Can you buy Minnesota 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 Minnesota Lottery.
How long do Minnesota lottery winners have to claim prizes?
Minnesota draw-game prizes must be claimed within one year from the drawing date. Check the exact deadline printed on your ticket or with the Minnesota Lottery.
Does Minnesota tax lottery winnings?
Yes. Minnesota withholds about 7.25% state tax and 24% federal tax on qualifying prizes. This isn’t tax advice; consult a professional.
Can Minnesota lottery winners stay anonymous?
Minnesota keeps the name and city of winners of more than $10,000 private by default (unless the winner opts in to publicity); winners of $10,000 or less are public. The prize amount, game, and selling retailer stay public.
What are the odds of winning the Minnesota 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 Minnesota?
Minnesota also sells Powerball, Mega Millions and Lotto America. DueDigits tracks live results, jackpot history, hot & cold numbers, and Smart Picks for each.
