Louisiana Lottery Numbers & Results
Louisiana Lottery Numbers Tonight
Louisiana sells tickets for Powerball and Mega Millions, plus 5 state-only draw games such as Lotto and Easy 5. LotteryMap has verified 6 jackpot wins here totaling $287.4M, topped by a $97M prize in Metairie and most recently a $85.7M win in Baton Rouge. Louisiana withholds an additional 5% in state tax on top of the IRS's 24% federal withholding. Winner identity is public record here. Louisiana scratch-off games currently have $8.9M in unclaimed top prizes still in play.
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National Jackpot Games
Louisiana sells tickets for 2 of the national jackpot games — Powerball's current estimated jackpot is $687M, next drawn Monday, Oct 26; Mega Millions stands at $511M, next drawn Tuesday, Jun 30. Louisiana does not participate in Millionaire for Life.
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🏆 Louisiana Jackpot Winners
LotteryMap has verified 6 jackpot wins in Louisiana since 2005 — all on Powerball — spread across 5 cities. Baton Rouge has produced the most, with 2 of the 6 tracked wins.
The largest was $97M, sold at West Metairie Shell in Metairie. The most recent came in 2010, at Circle K in Baton Rouge, worth $85.7M. Average jackpot size for a Louisiana winner works out to $47.9M.
Louisiana's recorded wins span 5 years. Every winner on record here has been publicly named.
🎫 Louisiana Scratch-Off Games
Louisiana currently sells 43 active scratch tickets, priced from $1 to $20. The 8 shown below are the highest-price tickets on sale — sorted highest first.
Across all 43 games, $8.9M in advertised top prizes is still unclaimed.
Louisiana State Games
Louisiana also runs 5 state-only games beyond Powerball and Mega Millions: Lotto (state jackpot lotto game), Easy 5 (5-number draw game), Pick 4 (4-digit numbers game), Pick 3 (3-digit numbers game), and Pick 5 (5-number draw 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 Louisiana Lottery's own site is the accurate source — tap any game above to go straight there.
📅 Louisiana Draw Schedule
Louisiana players can play 2 draw games on the schedule below, all times Eastern. Drawings land on 5 different days of the week across these games, so it's worth checking which nights matter for the tickets you buy.
That adds up to 5 separate drawings a week across Louisiana's 2 games.
🗓️ Recent Louisiana Results (Last 90 Days)
Every Powerball and Mega Millions draw Louisiana 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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🔥 Louisiana 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 Louisiana 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
🎯 Louisiana 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. These are the same fixed, official odds nationwide — nothing about buying a ticket in Louisiana 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
💰 Claiming Your Louisiana 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.
Louisiana'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 Louisiana players can buy a ticket for, all 7 in one place — national jackpot draws tracked directly on LotteryMap, state-only games linked out to the official Louisiana Lottery site.
About Louisiana Lottery
Louisiana Lottery — State Details
Louisiana participates in 7 lottery games, including Powerball (drawn Monday, Wednesday & Saturday), Mega Millions (drawn Tuesday & Friday). State-exclusive games include Lotto, Easy 5, Pick 4, Pick 3, Pick 5.
LotteryMap has tracked 6 jackpot winners in Louisiana, representing $287.4M in verified prize money. The largest recorded Louisiana jackpot was $97M, won on January 16, 2008 at West Metairie Shell in Metairie.
💡 Louisiana has participated in Powerball since 1995. Lottery proceeds help fund the Minimum Foundation Program, supporting K–12 education across the state.
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 Louisiana lottery website or visit any authorized retailer.
Small prizes can be claimed at any authorized lottery retailer. Larger prizes require visiting a Louisiana lottery office. Jackpot winners should contact the Louisiana 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. Louisiana withholds an additional 5% in state tax. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Winner identity is public record in Louisiana. 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.
Courier apps are not currently known to be authorized in Louisiana. Tickets generally still need to be purchased in person at a licensed retailer. This can change as state regulation evolves, so it's worth checking current rules if you're specifically looking for an online option.
Other States
LotteryMap tracks live results, jackpot winners, and retailer directories for 46 states — not just Louisiana. See how another state's odds, taxes, and claim rules compare.