Lotto America is a multi-state lottery game in the United States. Here are some details about the game. Lotto America was originally launched in 1988, but was replaced by Powerball in 1992. The game was relaunched in November 2017 and now offers a cheaper alternative to big national lottery games such as Powerball and Mega Millions.
How do I win the Lotto America jackpot?
Players select five main numbers from a range of 1 to 52 and a ‘planet’ number from a range of 1 to 10. There is also an option called the All-Star Bonus, which allows you to multiply your non-jackpot winnings by an extra $1. Draws take place on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
How big is the jackpot?
Jackpots start at $2 million and are rolled over if there is no winner. In addition to the jackpot, there are eight other prize levels ranging from $2 to $20,000. The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 25,989,600.
Participating states:
Many states participate in Lottery America, including Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee and more.
Tax lotto USA
Federal taxes apply to all winnings, and some states also levy their own taxes on lottery winnings.