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The Missouri Lottery was created and run by the government of Missouri in 1985, and since 1994 has used its proceeds to help fund the state's public education programs. It is a charter member of the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL), whose first drawing was held in 1988.
History[edit]
The Lottery began selling tickets January 20, 1986. An executive director oversees the organization and reports to a five-member commission that is appointed by the governor. May Scheve Reardon took over as Missouri Lottery executive director in December, 2009.[1]
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In the beginning, Lottery proceeds were directed to Missouri's General Revenue fund. In 1992, voters approved Amendment 11, which earmarked proceeds for public education. All monies since July 1993 have gone to education programs. Proceeds are appropriated by the Legislature.
The Lottery offers Scratchers tickets, plus the online games Missouri Lotto, Club Keno, Pick 3, Pick 4, Show Me Cash, and Powerball. Powerball's former rival, Mega Millions, came to Missouri on January 31, 2010. The $250,000 Scratcher card generated much publicity when unemployed couple Robert Russell and Tracie Rogers won the jackpot in July 2010.[2]
The Lottery's mission: 'The Missouri Lottery generates funds to provide educational opportunities for Missouri students, support Missouri businesses and entertain millions.'[3]
The minimum age to purchase a Missouri Lottery ticket is 18.[4]
Lottery games[edit]
Current in-house games[edit]
Club Keno/Keno To Go[edit]
Club Keno has drawings every four minutes. Traditionally sold in age-controlled environments (often where alcoholic beverages are served), the game is now available at any Missouri Lottery retailer as Keno To Go. Options and prizes vary.
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Scratchers[edit]
Scratch cards are the Lottery's most popular games, sold in a large variety of locations from gas stations to sports venues via vending machines. Card prices range from $1 to $30, with the more expensive games having better odds of winning as well as larger prizes. Themed scratchers are common (such as for holidays, promotional tie-ins with St. Louis and Kansas City sports teams, or licensed pop-culture properties) and players are occasionally encouraged to enter specific losing tickets into 'second chance' drawings for additional prizes.
Pick 3[edit]
Pick 3 is drawn twice daily, seven days a week. Prices, options, and prizes vary.
Pick 4[edit]
Pick 4 is almost identical to Pick 3, except that a four-digit number is drawn.
Show Me Cash[edit]
Show Me Cash is played daily, drawing five numbers from 1 through 39. Games cost $1 each. Jackpots begin at $50,000, increasing by at least $5,000 until there is a game matching all five numbers.
Missouri Lotto[edit]
Missouri Lotto is drawn Wednesdays and Saturdays. Six numbers from 1 through 44 are chosen. Players get two games for each $1 wager (games must be played in multiples of two.) The progressive jackpot begins at $1,000,000 (annuitized with a cash option); players win cash by matching at least four of the six numbers in any game. A free $1 play is won by matching three numbers. The game's monetary prizes are paid on a pari-mutuel basis.
Beginning November 4, 2012, randomly selected Missouri Lotto tickets are printed with the word 'Doubler'. Any money prize (except a jackpot, or jackpot share) won on a Doubler ticket wins twice the normal amount; a three-number match wins a $2 free play (four games.)
Multi-jurisdictional games[edit]
Lucky for Life[edit]
In 2009, Connecticut launched a game called Lucky-4-Life. Three years later it became a regional game, taking on the current name.
The current format began in January 2015. As of April 2017, Lucky for Life is available in 22 states and the District of Columbia Games are $2 each.
Mega Millions[edit]
On October 13, 2009, the Mega Millions consortium (then with 12 lotteries) and MUSL (with 33) reached an agreement to cross-sell Mega Millions and Powerball. Missouri joined Mega Millions on January 31, 2010, the cross-sell expansion date.
Mega Millions is drawn Tuesdays and Fridays. Players choose five white balls numbered 1 through 75, and a gold-colored 'Mega Ball' numbered 1 through 15. Games are $1 each, or $2 if the Megaplier is chosen. Jackpots begin at $15 million, payable in 30 graduated yearly installments unless the cash option is chosen.
Powerball[edit]
Powerball began in 1992. Its jackpots begin $40 million, with drawings on Wednesday and Saturday nights.
Former games[edit]
Fun & Fortune[edit]
From 1996 to 2002, the Lottery aired a television game show called Fun & Fortune, hosted by Rick Tamblyn (Nationally known Geoff Edwards hosted the pilot).
References[edit]
Missouri Lottery Keno
- ^'Missouri Lottery Commission'. Missouri Lottery.
- ^'Lottery Winner! Groom Gives Bride Ticket of $250K as Early Wedding Gift'. National Ledger. July 18, 2010. Archived from the original on July 22, 2010. Retrieved July 25, 2010.
- ^'General Information'. Missouri Lottery.
- ^'Missouri Lottery'.
External links[edit]
- Publications by or about the Missouri State Lottery Commission at Internet Archive.
Play The Missouri Lottery Online!
The government of Missouri runs the Missouri Lottery. It is a member of the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL), which conducted its first drawing in 1988. The headquarters of the Missouri Lottery are based in Jefferson City, but there are other regional offices in Springfield, Kansas City and St. Louis amongst others. When the lottery was first established, the proceeds received through the ticket sales were sent to the Missouri State General Revenue Fund. Later on, an amendment was passed by the voters in 1992 after which the proceeds from the lottery sales were earmarked solely for the benefit of public education.
Since then, more than $5.8 billion has been contributed by the Missouri Lottery for public education and the state of Missouri. 4% of the state’s funding for public education are made through annual lottery contributions. In 2017, the Missouri Lottery contributed a sum of $297.8 million for public education, which is definitely a huge benefit.
Knowing the Missouri Lottery Rules
There are some official rules that you need to follow if you wish to participate in the Missouri Lottery. You need to be 18 in order to purchase a ticket and it is your responsibility to check the ticket for ensuring it represents the right game, draw date, the chosen numbers and a serial number or a visual bar code. These tickets are only valid for the dates mentioned on the tickets and you can claim prizes within 180 days of the draw or else they will be forfeit. Your ticket is the valid proof you need to have for claiming the prize and the payslip is of no use. It is recommended that you sign the ticket at the time of purchase as it is considered a bearer instrument and the Missouri Lottery will not be responsible for stolen or lost tickets.
Guide for Playing the Missouri Lottery
With Missouri Lottery, you have access to a variety of games and can participate by opting for any of these:
- Pick 3 and Pick 4 have daily draws, seven days a week with three digits drawn for the former and four for the latter. The options, prizes and prices can vary.
- Drawings for Club Keno/Keno to go are made every four minutes. It was traditionally sold in age-controlled environments, but now can be found at any Missouri Lottery retailer and has varying prizes and options.
- Show Me Cash is another game played every day and draws five numbers between 1 and 39. The price of a ticket is $1.
- Missouri Lotto has draws twice a week and six numbers are chosen between 1 and 44. Every $1 game gets them two games and at least four of the six numbers have to be matched. Matching three numbers gives you a free $1 play.
- Lucky for Life involves chosen five numbers from 48 and one Lucky Ball from a set of 18 and draws are conducted twice a week.
Like other states, Missouri Lottery also offers you the option of playing Powerball and Mega Millions if you wish.
How Can I Win the Missouri Lottery?
Every time you purchase a ticket, you want to win the lottery, but it is easier said than done. Nonetheless, you can improve your chances of winning by playing the more unpopular games and playing at unpopular times. If the jackpot gets too high, there will be tough competition and this can make it difficult to win. Therefore, play when the jackpots are not too high and not too little. Lots of people choose numbers according to birthdays, which means numbers between 1 and 31 are frequently selected. Opt for numbers after 31 to boost your chances of winning.
Missouri Lottery Payouts
The payouts you can get from participating in the Missouri Lottery depend on the game you are playing. The jackpots for Show Me Cash start at 50,000 and they continue to increase by $5,000 until someone is able to match all five numbers. As far as the Missouri Lotto is concerned, the jackpots are progressive and start at $1,000,000. Lucky for Life offers ‘lifetime’ payouts with the top tier offering $1,000 per day for your whole life. Powerball payouts begin at $40 million whereas Mega Millions start at $15 million and can quadruple with the multiplier option.
Missouri Lottery Club Keno Drawings
Second Tier Prizes
Even if you are unable to match all the numbers drawn in any of the games of the Missouri Lottery, you are still eligible for second-tier prizes if you match only few numbers. When playing Lucky for Life, you can win annual payments of $25,000 for every year of your life as a second tier prize. Likewise, if your Missouri Lotto ticket has the word ‘Doubler’ printed on it, you can win twice the normal amount, but this doesn’t apply to the jackpot amount.
History of the Missouri Lotto
Tickets for the Missouri Lotto went on sale on January 20th, 1986. An executive director is responsible for overseeing the organization and reporting to a five-member commission. In December 2009, the position of executive governor was taken by May Scheve Reardon. All monies that were earned through the sale of lottery tickets since 1993 have been dedicated to a variety of education programs in Missouri. The Legislature is responsible for appropriating these proceeds. Mega Millions and Powerball were added to the Missouri Lotto in January, 2010.
Buy Missouri Lottery Tickets Online
You can play a variety of Missouri Lottery games online including the Missouri Lotto, Pick 3 and Pick 4, Club Keno, Powerball and Show Me Cash. The process of buying tickets is very straightforward. All you have to do is open the official site and make an account. Select the games you want to play and buy the tickets. You can also use the official app of the Missouri Lottery for buying tickets online through your smartphone.
Online Missouri Lottery Syndicate
Lottery pools or online syndicates are formed for boosting chances of winning and you can join one on the Missouri Lottery website or through other official retailers for improving your odds.