Idaho Winning Numbers
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Idaho sells tickets for all three national jackpot games — Powerball, Mega Millions, and Millionaire for Life, alongside 3 state-only draw games like Lotto America and Pick 3. LotteryMap has verified 4 jackpot wins here totaling $516.5M, topped by a $220.3M prize in Boise and most recently a $190M win in Post Falls. Idaho withholds an additional 6.93% in state tax on top of the IRS's 24% federal withholding. Winner identity is public record here. Idaho scratch-off games currently have $8.6M in unclaimed top prizes still in play.
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National Jackpot Games
Idaho sells tickets for all three national jackpot games. Powerball's current estimated jackpot is $687M, next drawn Monday, Oct 26; Mega Millions stands at $443M, next drawn Tuesday, Oct 27; Millionaire for Life offers a top prize of $1M/yr for life, next drawn Tonight, 11:15 PM ET.
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🏆 Idaho Jackpot Winners
LotteryMap has verified 4 jackpot wins in Idaho since 1995 — 3 on Powerball and 1 on Mega Millions — spread across 2 cities. Boise has produced the most, with 3 of the 4 tracked wins.
The largest was $220.3M, sold at Jacksons Stores in Boise. The most recent came in 2011, at Ady's Convenience & Car Wash in Post Falls, worth $190M. Average jackpot size for an Idaho winner works out to $129.1M.
Idaho's recorded wins span 16 years. Every winner on record here has been publicly named.
🎫 Idaho Scratch-Off Games
Idaho currently sells 32 active scratch tickets, priced from $1 to $50. The 8 shown below are the highest-price tickets on sale — sorted highest first.
Across all 32 games, $8.6M in advertised top prizes is still unclaimed.
Idaho State Games
Idaho also runs 3 state-only games beyond Powerball and Mega Millions: Lotto America (state jackpot lotto game), Pick 3 (3-digit numbers game), and Pick 4 (4-digit numbers game).
LotteryMap tracks Powerball, Mega Millions, and scratch-off tickets directly with verified results and odds. State-only draw games like these change by state and over time, so for exact winning numbers, draw times, and odds on these games, the Idaho Lottery's own site is the accurate source — tap any game above to go straight there.
📅 Idaho Draw Schedule
Idaho players can play 4 draw games on the schedule below, all times Eastern. Some games here draw daily, so there's a fresh chance to win almost every night.
That adds up to 15 separate drawings a week across Idaho's 4 games. Saturday is the busiest night, with 2 of these games drawing then.
🗓️ Recent Idaho Results (Last 90 Days)
Every Powerball and Mega Millions draw Idaho players were eligible for over the past three months — 15 Powerball draws and 15 Mega Millions draws in this window.
For which numbers have come up most and least often across these results, see the hot & cold breakdown below.
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🔥 Idaho Hot & Cold Numbers
These are historical draw-frequency statistics only — not predictions. Every drawing is an independent random event, so past frequency has no effect on future odds. Each number has exactly the same chance of being drawn next time, regardless of how often it's appeared recently.
Over the last 38 Powerball draws Idaho players were eligible for, the most-drawn main numbers were 42 (6x), then 04, 15, 21, 54, 55, 57, 58 and 65 (5x each). Across 26 Mega Millions draws, the most-drawn main numbers were 51 and 68 (5x each), then 07, 26, 30, 48 and 57 (4x each).
On the cold end for Powerball, the least-drawn main numbers were 43 (not drawn at all). The most-drawn Powerball itself was 09 (4x). For Mega Millions, the least-drawn main numbers were 39, 44, 45 and 52 (not drawn at all), plus 1 more tied. The most-drawn Mega Ball was 17 (3x).
With about 38 draws, most of the gap between "hot" and "cold" is ordinary random variation. Numbers marked 0× were not drawn at all in the window.
Full 90-day rankings, overdue numbers and a number checker: Powerball hot & cold numbers · Mega Millions hot & cold numbers · all games
🎯 Idaho Lottery Odds
Official published odds per $1–$5 ticket, by prize tier. Powerball costs $2 to play and pays out something on 1 in 24.9. Mega Millions costs $5 to play and pays out something on 1 in 23. Millionaire for Life costs $5 to play and pays out something on 1 in 8.46. Lotto America costs $1 to play and pays out something on 1 in 9.6. These are the same fixed, official odds nationwide — nothing about buying a ticket in Idaho specifically changes them.
Powerball ($2/play)
Overall odds of winning any prize: 1 in 24.9
Mega Millions ($5/play)
Overall odds of winning any prize: 1 in 23
Millionaire for Life ($5/play)
Overall odds of winning any prize: 1 in 8.46
Lotto America ($1/play)
Overall odds of winning any prize: 1 in 9.6
💰 Claiming Your Idaho Lottery Prize
An unsigned ticket is effectively a bearer instrument — whoever holds it can typically claim it. Sign the back as soon as you confirm a win.
Idaho's claim window typically falls somewhere between 90 days and 1 year from the draw date, and can vary by game. Don't rely on a generic number — check the official deadline.
🎲 Related Lottery Games
Every game Idaho players can buy a ticket for, all 6 in one place — national jackpot draws tracked directly on LotteryMap, state-only games linked out to the official Idaho Lottery site.
About Idaho Lottery
Idaho Lottery — State Details
Idaho participates in 6 lottery games, including Powerball (drawn Monday, Wednesday & Saturday), Mega Millions (drawn Tuesday & Friday), Millionaire for Life (drawn nightly). State-exclusive games include Lotto America, Pick 3, Pick 4.
LotteryMap has tracked 4 jackpot winners in Idaho, representing $516.5M in verified prize money. The largest recorded Idaho jackpot was $220.3M, won on May 28, 2005 at Jacksons Stores in Boise.
💡 Idaho joined Powerball in 1990 and uses lottery proceeds to support public schools and infrastructure. The Idaho Lottery also contributes to the state’s permanent building fund and education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Powerball draws at 10:59 PM ET on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Mega Millions draws at 11:00 PM ET on Tuesday and Friday.
Compare your ticket numbers with the winning numbers shown above. The gold/colored ball must match the Powerball or Mega Ball. You can also use the official Idaho lottery website or visit any authorized retailer.
Small prizes can be claimed at any authorized lottery retailer. Larger prizes require visiting an Idaho lottery office. Jackpot winners should contact the Idaho lottery directly.
Powerball jackpot odds are 1 in 292,201,338. Mega Millions jackpot odds are 1 in 290,472,336. See the full odds table above for every prize tier, including much better odds for smaller prizes.
No. Lottery drawings are independent random events — a number's recent frequency has zero effect on whether it's drawn next. The hot/cold section above is historical trivia, not a strategy.
Yes — the IRS automatically withholds 24% federal tax on prizes over $5,000. Idaho withholds an additional 6.93% in state tax. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Winner identity is public record in Idaho. No statutory anonymity; winner identity is public record. Claiming through a trust or LLC is the standard workaround where the state itself doesn't offer anonymity, though the claimant's name typically still surfaces as part of the trust's public filing.
Yes — third-party lottery courier apps, which buy a real physical ticket from a licensed retailer on your behalf, are known to operate in Idaho. Availability and which apps operate here can change, so confirm current status before ordering.
Other States
LotteryMap tracks live results, jackpot winners, and retailer directories for 46 states — not just Idaho. See how another state's odds, taxes, and claim rules compare.