How to Play Hot Lotto
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APPROX. ODDS
5/1 $JACKPOT 1 for 10,939,383
5/0 $10,000 1 In 607,744
4/1 $500 1 In 64,349
4/0 $50 1 In 3,575
3/1 $50 1/1 1,950
3/0 $41 in 108
2/1 $41 in 183
1/1 $3 1 In 47
0/1 $21 in 39
Sizzler will triple your nonjackpot prizes.
*Prize payments are subjected to Lottery rules. Pari-mutuel payments could occur under these game rules. The odds of winning a cash prize amount to 1:16 To be eligible for the drawing, tickets must be purchased by 9 p.m.
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Hot Lotto's most recent jackpot, valued at $9,990,000.000 (annuity), was won by a single ticket from South Dakota.
Hot Lotto(r).
Hot Lotto is another multi-state lottery game. Jackpots begin at $1 million and grow until someone wins. Hot Lotto drawings are held every Wednesday and Saturday at 9.40 p.m.
You have two options: you can either receive equal annual payments for 25 years, or you can take the entire jackpot as a lump sum cash payment. The annuity jackpot amount is about twice that of the cash jackpot. The jackpot winners have 60 days to choose between the annuity or cash option after they claim the prize.
There are eight ways to win besides the jackpot (see chart). The odds of winning a Hot Lotto prize amount to 1 in 16 The odds of winning the Hot Lotto Jackpot are 1 in 16. To claim their prize, players have one year after the date of the drawing. To be eligible for the drawing at 9:40 pm that day, tickets must be purchased by 9 p.m.
How to Play
Hot Lotto is as easy as picking five numbers between 1 and 39. Next, choose one more number (the Hot Ball) from 1 to 39. Each play costs $1. Up to 14 draws can be purchased in advance. Each play costs $1
Sizzler(r), which is an option that doubles your winnings on any Hot Lotto prize other than a jackpot, costs $1 extra per play. Sizzler could give you a chance to win up to $30,000 without ever hitting the jackpot. This isn't just sizzling, it's smokin!
Prizes and odds of winning
Match Win Odds
5 out of 5 plus Hot Ball JackPOT* 1/10,939,383
5 of 5 numbers $10,000 1 out 607,744
4 of 5 plus Hot Ball 500 1 in 64 349
4 of 5 numbers $50 1 In 3,575
3 of 5, plus Hot Ball $50, 1 in 1,950
3 of 5 Numbers $4 1 in 108
2 of 5 plus Hot Ball 4 1 in 183
1 of 5 plus Hot Ball 3 in 47
Hot Ball $21 in 39
One in 16 chances of winning a Hot Lotto prize is possible.
*Prize payments are subjected to Lottery rules. Pari-mutuel payments could occur under these game rules. The odds of winning a cash prize amount to 1:16 To be eligible for the drawing, tickets must be purchased by 9 p.m.
Where to Play
Hot Lotto is offered by the following 15 lotteries: Delaware, Idaho. Kansas, Maine. Minnesota. Montana. New Hampshire. New Mexico. North Dakota. Oklahoma. South Dakota. Vermont. Washington D.C.
Sizzler(r), is hot where Hot Lotto is!
Sizzler allows you to multiply your non-jackpot Hot Lotto Prize three times. Sizzler can be purchased by players for $1 each. This will multiply any non-jackpot prize. This means that even a non-jackpot Hot Lotto winning could result in a $30,000 prize. This is not only smokin' hot, it's also sizzling!
Sizzler(r), Hot Lotto cranks up the heat!
Sizzler allows you to win more! Sizzler allows you to win three times as much if you win a Hot Lotto prize that is not a jackpot. Sizzler can be added to your Hot Lotto ticket to triple your non-jackpot prize up to $30,000
Sizzler must also be purchased with your Hot Lotto ticket. Ask the clerk for Sizzler, or write Sizzler on the play slip. Sizzler will increase the price of your Hot Lotto ticket by $1 per play.
Match Prize Level with Sizzler
5 of 5 plus Hot Ball Jackpot (doesn't)
Apply to Jackpots
5 of 5 numbers $10,000 $30,000
4 of 5 plus Hot Ball 500 $1,500
4 of 5 numbers $50 150
3 of 5 plus Hot Ball 50 $150
3 of 5 numbers $4 $12
2 of 5 plus Hot Ball $12
1 of 5 plus Hot Ball 3 $9
Hot Ball Only $26
All non-jackpot prizes are tripled by the Sizzler(r).
*Prize payments are subjected to Lottery rules. Pari-mutuel payments could occur under these game rules. The odds of winning a cash prize amount to 1:16 To be eligible for the drawing, tickets must be purchased by 9 p.m.
Sizzler can be selected at your discretion. Sizzler is not available for Hot Lotto tickets. The prizes will remain the same. Hot Lotto tickets can't be cancelled.
Hot Lotto is another multi-state lottery game. Jackpots begin at $1 million and grow until someone wins. Hot Lotto drawings are held every Wednesday and Saturday at 9.40 p.m.
You have two options: you can either receive equal annual payments for 25 years, or you can take the entire jackpot as a lump sum cash payment. The annuity jackpot amount is about twice that of the cash jackpot. The jackpot winners have 60 days to choose between the annuity or cash option after they claim the prize.
There are eight ways to win besides the jackpot (see chart). The odds of winning a Hot Lotto prize amount to 1 in 16 The odds of winning the Hot Lotto Jackpot are 1 in 16. To claim their prize, players have one year after the date of the drawing. To be eligible for the drawing at 9:40 pm that day, tickets must be purchased by 9 p.m.
How to Play
Hot Lotto is as easy as picking five numbers between 1 and 39. Next, choose one more number (the Hot Ball) from 1 to 39. Each play costs $1. Up to 14 draws can be purchased in advance. Each play costs $1
Sizzler(r), which is an option that doubles your winnings on any Hot Lotto prize other than a jackpot, costs $1 extra per play. Sizzler could give you a chance to win $30,000 without ever hitting the jackpot. This isn't just sizzling, it's smokin!
Prizes and odds of winning
Match Win Odds
5 out of 5 plus Hot Ball JackPOT* 1/10,939,383
5 of 5 numbers $10,000 1 out 607,744
4 of 5 plus Hot Ball 500 1 in 64 349
4 of 5 numbers $50 1 In 3,575
3 of 5, plus Hot Ball $50, 1 in 1,950
3 of 5 Numbers $4 1 in 108
2 of 5 plus Hot Ball 4 1 in 183
1 of 5 plus Hot Ball 3 in 47
Hot Ball $21 in 39
One in 16 chances of winning a Hot Lotto prize is possible.