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Get Ready, Minnesota: The Raffle That Makes Millionaires Is Back — And Bigger Than Ever

ROSEVILLE, Minn. (Oct. 20, 2026) — Minnesota’s favorite New Year’s tradition is back — and this year, it’s bringing even more reasons to celebrate. The Minnesota Lottery’s Minnesota Millionaire Raffle went on sale today, and we raised the stakes in a big way.

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Montgomery, Minnesota Powerball® Player Wins $2 Million

ROSEVILLE, Minn. (Oct. 15, 2026) — A $1 million Powerball® prize turned into $2 million for one lucky Minnesota Lottery player in Montgomery Wednesday night. Thanks to the Power Play® option, the prize was doubled for matching all five numbers in the October 14 drawing, turning a million-dollar match into a $2 million payday.

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Powerball® Launches New Powerball Xs & Os™ Game, Bringing NFL Excitement to Lottery Players

ROSEVILLE, Minn. (Sept. 8, 2026) — Football fans and Minnesota Lottery players have a new way to get in the game.

Minnesota Lottery retailers will begin selling Powerball Xs & Os™ tickets on Tuesday, September 8. The new weekly draw game combines the excitement of NFL fandom with a rolling cash jackpot and a new national promotional prize program featuring exclusive NFL prizes and experiences.

The first Powerball Xs & Os™ drawing will be held on Sunday, September 13.

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Record-Breaking $408,972 North 5 Jackpot Split Between Two Winning Tickets

ROSEVILLE, Minn. (Aug 7, 2026) — Two Minnesota Lottery players made history in last night's drawing, splitting the largest North 5 jackpot won since the game launched. The record-breaking jackpot in the Minnesota-only lotto game was won by tickets sold in Newport and Mankato, with each lucky winner taking home $204,486.

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Lotto America Jackpot Winner Reflects on 18 Years of Playing, Family Tradition and Life-Changing Win

ROSEVILLE, Minn. (July 24, 2026) — After nearly two decades of playing the Lottery, Saturday's Lotto America jackpot winner is still coming to terms with the life-changing win.