These 480 retailers have sold the biggest lottery prizes in the country — ranked by top prize won, organized by state. Every store listed here has sold at least one major jackpot or scratch ticket prize.
Every store on this page has sold at least one major lottery prize — a jackpot ticket, a top-tier scratch-off, or a multi-million dollar winner. These aren't just licensed lottery agents: they're the retailers with a proven track record of selling life-changing tickets.
Retailers are ranked within each state by the largest single prize sold at that location. Gas stations and convenience stores dominate the list — they sell the most tickets per location, so they naturally accumulate more winning tickets over time simply through volume, not better odds. But supermarkets, liquor stores, and variety shops also appear frequently, especially for scratch ticket prizes.
Click any state's "View all retailers" link to see the complete list of prize-winning stores in that state, including address, prize history, and game details.
Looking for somewhere to actually buy a ticket nearby? Each state also has a full retailer directory — organized by city and major retail chain, with one-tap Google Maps directions to the nearest location. Look for the "Full directory →" link next to any state above.
If a ticket from any retailer pays off, the process is broadly similar nationwide, though the specifics — tax withholding rates, whether you can stay anonymous, and how many days you have to claim — vary considerably by state. Smaller prizes can almost always be cashed at the retailer where you bought the ticket or any other licensed location in that state; larger prizes require an in-person visit to an official state lottery claim center with a signed ticket and photo ID. Each state's own results page (linked from the state list above) breaks down its specific tax and anonymity rules using data sourced from official state statutes.