• Can I buy tickets online or through the internet?
• How can I automatically receive the winning Powerball numbers after the drawing?
• How long can a player wait to claim his or her prize?
• How do I find past winning numbers?

Q: Can I buy tickets on the internet or through the mail?

No, currently in Idaho and across the country purchasing tickets through the Internet is not possible for any lottery. There has been some federal legislation on this matter, but no action has been taken at this time. The same restrictions apply to purchasing tickets in the mail.

Q: How can I automatically receive the winning Powerball numbers after the drawing?

To sign up to receive the winning Powerball numbers or any other winning numbers from games by the Idaho Lottery. Click on "VIP Club" located above in the menu bar. Follow the simple instructions. Members can choose to receive either e-mail alerts or text messages to their cell phones regarding the winning numbers.

Q: How long can a player wait to claim his or her prize?

Idaho Lottery players have 180 days from the draw date for online games and 180 days from the official end of the game for instant games to claim their prize. If a prize is not claimed within 180 days, it is transferred to the dividend fund.

Q: How do I locate past winning numbers?

Click on one of the following Lotto Games to get the downloadable list: Powerball, Mega Millions, Hot Lotto Sizzler , Wild Card, Idaho Pick 3, Double Play Daily. You can download a list of past winning numbers in text format for each game by doing the following:

1) Highlight “Games" from the menu bar.
2) Select the Lotto game of your choice.
3) On the right is button labeled “Download Past Drawings Text Format”. 
4) Click on this button.