When playing the Colorado Lottery, it’s important to keep in mind that the odds of winning vary by game. Before you purchase a ticket, you should compare the overall odds and individual prize odds for your games.

For a full list of prizes and odds, you can click on any game in the table below.

GAME	BASE TICKET PRICE	OVERALL ODDS
CO Cash 5	$1	1 in 6.2
CO Lotto	$2	1 in 20
CO Pick 3	$0.50 - $5	1 in 1,000 (Exact)
Lucky For Life	$2	1 in 7.8
Mega Millions	$2	1 in 24
Powerball	$2	1 in 24.9
CO Scratch Games	$1 - $50	See Best Odds

When is the Next Colorado Lottery Drawing?

Stay on top of on all the lottery drawings offered by the Colorado Lottery with our summary calendar. It includes drawing and sales cut-off times (in brackets) for each game. Never miss a chance to hit the jackpot again

GAME	FREQUENCY	DRAW TIME (SALES END)
Cash 5	Daily	7:35 pm (same)
Colorado Lotto Plus	Wed / Sat	7:35 pm (same)
Pick 3 Midday	Daily	1:30 pm (same)
Pick 3 Evening	Daily	7:30 pm (same)
Lucky For Life	Mon / Thurs	8:38 pm (7:30 pm)
Mega Millions	Tues / Fri	9:00 pm (7:30 pm)
Powerball	Mon / Wed / Sat	9:00 pm (8:00 pm)

What are Bonus Draws and MyLottery Account from the Colorado Lottery?

Bonus Draws

Don’t toss that ticket! Colorado Lottery players get a second chance with Bonus Draws. Players simply locate the 22-digit number on their ticket and enter it in the Colorado Lottery’s website or mobile app.

MyLottery

Playing the Colorado Lottery is easier and more fun with a MyLottery account. Players have access to a dashboard giving them a snapshot of all Bonus Draws entries. Members can also receive weekly emails and alerts and deadlines.

What are the Best CO Lottery Scratch Games?

At Lotto Edge, Scratch Offs are kind of our deal. Our goal is to analyze scratch off data DAILY for every prize in every game!

However, the Colorado Lottery does not provide us with enough information to run our thousands of calculations and provide our members with our full list of game rankings.

Fear not though. We DO have a full list of scratch off games ranked by the best overall odds of winning.

We’ll stay on top of things and if the Colorado Lottery provides access to additional information, you can bet we’ll expand our game rankings to help you even more.

Best Scratch Game Odds COMING SOON!

Want some tips on playing the Colorado Lottery?

We love sharing advice for playing the lottery.

Do you have any tips of your own? Let us know!

TIP #1: TALK TO LOTTERY RETAILERS

If buying scratch-off tickets, ask the cashier about any big winners for the scratch-offs lately. If yes, steer clear of those games. Most scratch-off rolls will have at least one big winner and if someone else just claimed the prize, it’s not likely to hit big again.

TIP #2: EQUAL CHANCES OF HITTING

Every ball in a draw style game has an equal chance of being chosen. There is no software that can predict the exact winning numbers. You can increase your chance of not splitting a jackpot if you select numbers that are not as commonly picked.

TIP #3: ONLY BUY TICKETS FROM LICENSED RETAILERS

Only buy lottery tickets from authorized lottery retailers. If you are approached by someone offering a “winning ticket” for cash or asking you to cash it for them for a fee, refuse the offer. Not only could it be a scam but it could land you in legal trouble.

TIP #4: PLAN AHEAD

Lottery winners in Colorado are not able to remain anonymous. Your name and the first initial of your last name will be posted to the Colorado Lottery website. However, lottery winners may be able to claim their winnings using a trust or LLC. Plan ahead and talk to a qualified attorney before making an major claims.

Commonly Asked Questions by Colorado Lottery Players

At Lotto Edge, we frequently talk to lottery players and are always researching commonly ask questions around the web. We compiled a list of the frequently asked questions that Colorado Lottery players are asking.

If you have a question that we haven’t covered, we will try to answer it for you. Drop us a line, we’re happy to help.

When does the Colorado Lottery post draw results?

The CO Lottery posts winning results immediately after each drawing. Our lottery results, while unofficial, are posted soon after each drawing as well.
Can I play the lottery online in Colorado?

Residents and visitors to Colorado can purchase CO Lottery tickets online using a registered ticket courier such as theLotter. The player must be physically located in the state of Colorado at the time of purchase. Currently the CO Lottery does not offer the sale of tickets on their official website.
Can I use a debit or credit card to buy lottery tickets in Colorado?

According to Colorado law, all lottery purchases are limited to cash, debit cards, check or money order. Each retailer has the option of what they accept for method of payment using these four options.
How long do I have to claim a CO Lottery prize?

Scratch Off prizes can be claimed up to 180 days after the published end of the game date. Draw game prizes can be claimed up to 180 from the date of the winning drawing.
How old do I have to be to play the lottery in the state of Colorado?

If you’re 18 or older, you can play the lottery in Colorado!
Where can I buy tickets?

Players can purchase lottery tickets at retailers across the state or players can also purchase certain draw game tickets online via licensed lottery couriers like theLotter.
How can I claim a winning ticket?

Prize claims under $600 can be claimed at a lottery retailer or by mail.

Prizes of $600 and up can be claimed at a Colorado Lottery Claim Center or by mail.
Can CO Lottery winners remain anonymous?

Unfortunately in the State of Colorado, winners currently cannot remain anonymous. You first name and the first initial of your last name will appear on the Colorado Lottery website. Having your photo taken is optional.
Does the CO Lottery have an App?

Yes. The CO lottery app includes ticket scanner to check if scratch and draw game tickets are winners, enter Bonus Draws automatically when signed in to MyLottery, see the latest jackpot amounts and drawing results, set customer alerts, enter contests and promotions and find the nearest lottery retailers.
What are the 3 digit codes on scratch off tickets?

These 3 digit codes are also known as validation codes. The 3 digit codes were used by retailers for sight validations prior to computers doing the validation. You can read more about the secret CO Lottery Codes on our blog.
Where can I see a list of Colorado Lottery winners?

The Colorado lottery posts recent winners for both scratch off and draw games on its official website. You can find the latest list of winners by clicking Winners in the main menu then selecting Recent Winners from the drop down list.
Where can I find lottery draw game predictions?

Anyone or any website offering to sell you drawing game predictions should be viewed with skepticism. Drawing games are random ball drawings where the previous draws have no impact on future drawings.
Where can I find past lottery drawing results?

CO Lottery numbers from past drawing are available from coloradolottery.com. Click on Games in the main menu then selecting the game you are interested (e.g. Powerball). Past drawing results are available on each drawing game’s page.
Are there any scratch off lottery strategies that can help me?

Check out our best CO Lottery scratch off ranking based on overall game odds.
Can I buy CO lottery tickets online with the Lotter?

YES. The Lotter is a 3rd party ticket broker licensed to sell online drawing game tickets in certain states. Residents of CO, TX, OR and MN can purchase tickets online and participate in international lotteries.

Playing Colorado Lottery Online / Online Gambling

The CO Lottery doesn’t currently offer the ability to buy lottery tickets on their official website. They do allow for licensed 3rd party ticket brokers to sell draw game tickets if the player is physically located in the state of Colorado when buying a ticket.

Like many other states, they have expanded their gambling offerings to other services. We’ve included a full list of online gambling options legal in Colorado.

Games	Available CO Lottery	Licensed 3rd Parties
Scratch Offs	No	No
Draw Games	No	YES
Sportsbook	No	YES
Casino	No	No
Poker	No	No
Bingo	No	No
Daily Fantasy	No	YES

About the Colorado Lottery

The Colorado Lottery is on a Rocky Mountain high. In more than 40 years, the Colorado Lottery has returned more than $4 billion to support parks, recreation, open space, wildlife projects and public school construction.

Conclusion

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If you found this helpful, make sure to check out our expert Colorado scratch off rankings. They’re sure to help you find scratch offs with the best odds of winning, no matter the prizes you are chasing.

Sources:

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