Lotto-style draw game
Louisiana Lotto: how to play, odds and draw times
Louisiana Lotto is a lotto-style draw game sold in Louisiana. The operator is Louisiana Lottery. One play costs $1. Draws are Wednesday and Saturday at 9:59 p.m. CT. The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 5,245,786.
- Price
- $1 per play
- Draws
- Wednesday and Saturday at 9:59 p.m. CT
- Jackpot odds
- 1 in 5,245,786
- Sold
- In Louisiana
How to play Louisiana Lotto
Pick 6 numbers from 1 to 42, or ask for a quick pick.
Match the drawn numbers to win. The more numbers you match, the bigger the prize.
One ticket can cover up to 20 draws in a row.
Louisiana Lotto draw days and times
| Drawing | When |
|---|---|
| Night | Wednesday and Saturday at 9:59 p.m. CT |
Ticket sales close 29 minutes before each draw.
Louisiana Lotto odds and prizes
| Prize level | Prize | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 6 balls (jackpot) | Jackpot (starts at $500,000) | 1 in 5,245,786 |
| 5 balls | Pari-mutuel (set after the draw) | 1 in 24,286 |
| 4 balls | Pari-mutuel (set after the draw) | 1 in 555 |
| 3 balls | $3 | 1 in 37 |
Where to play Louisiana Lotto
Louisiana Lotto is sold in Louisiana. The operator is Louisiana Lottery. Buy tickets only from a licensed lottery retailer. LottoCheck does not sell tickets.
Latest Louisiana Lotto result
The LottoCheck app shows the latest Louisiana Lotto numbers after each draw and checks your tickets against them.
Official results: Louisiana Lottery winning numbers.
Louisiana Lotto FAQ
What are the odds of winning the Louisiana Lotto jackpot?
The odds of winning the Louisiana Lotto jackpot are 1 in 5,245,786 per play, as printed on the official prize chart. Louisiana Lotto has 4 prize levels, and smaller prizes have better odds.
What time is the Louisiana Lotto drawing?
Louisiana Lotto draws Wednesday and Saturday at 9:59 p.m. CT. Times are Central Time. Ticket sales close 29 minutes before each draw.
How much is a Louisiana Lotto ticket?
One Louisiana Lotto play costs $1.
Where can I play Louisiana Lotto?
Louisiana Lotto is sold in Louisiana. Buy tickets only from a licensed lottery retailer. LottoCheck does not sell tickets.
How do you play Louisiana Lotto?
Pick 6 numbers from 1 to 42, or ask for a quick pick. Match the drawn numbers to win. The more numbers you match, the bigger the prize.
How can I check my Louisiana Lotto ticket?
The LottoCheck app checks Louisiana Lotto tickets against the draw results. Scan the ticket or type the numbers. Add a ticket before the draw and the app sends you a push when the results are in. Always confirm a win with the official lottery.
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Sources
- Louisiana Lottery: Lotto
- Louisiana Lottery: Lotto game directive (PDF; prize table, revised 2025-04-30)
- Louisiana Lottery: Lotto to feature half-a-million-dollar starting jackpots (6 of 42 and $500,000 start from the 2020-08-05 draw)
- Louisiana Lottery: on-line games general rules (PDF)
Checked against these official pages on 2026-10-18.
Game facts come from the official lottery pages listed above. Rules and prizes can change: always confirm with the official lottery before you buy a ticket or make a claim. LottoCheck does not sell tickets or pay prizes and is not affiliated with any lottery.