Texas (TX) Lottery Results

Commonly Asked Questions by Texas Lottery Players

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• When does the Texas Lottery post draw results?

  The Texas 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 Texas?

  Residents and visitors to Texas can purchase TX Lottery tickets online using a registered ticket courier such as theLotter. The player must be physically located in the state of Texas at the time of purchase. Currently the TX Lottery does not offer the sale of tickets on their official website.

• Can I buy lottery tickets using a debit or credit card?

  In the State of Texas, players are prohibited from purchasing tickets by credit or with Food Stamps. However, lottery retailers may accept check or debit card for payment at their own discretion.

• If I won a prize, how long do I have to collect my winnings?

  Scratch tickets may be cashed for up to 180 days from the close of the game. Winning draw tickets may be cashed up to 180 days from the date of the drawing.

• How old do I have to be to play the lottery in Texas?

  Players must be at least 18 years old to play.

• Where can I buy TX lottery tickets?

  There are over 20,000 retailers selling lottery tickets across Texas. Players can also purchase certain draw game tickets online via licensed lottery couriers like theLotter.

• Where can I claim a winning ticket?

  Prize claims of $599 or less can be claimed at any lottery retailer, local claim center, Lottery Headquarters in Austin or by mail.Prizes of $600 to $2.5MM can be claimed at a local claim center,Lottery Headquarters in Austin or by mail.Prizes of $2.5MM up to $5MM can be claimed at claim centers in Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston or San Antonio, at Lottery Headquarters in Austin or by mail.Above $5MM, all Lotto Texas, Powerball and Mega Millions jackpot prizes, and prizes paid by annuities must be processed at the Texas Lottery Headquarters in Austin.

• Can Texas lottery winners remain anonymous?

  Since September 2017, prize winners of $1,000,000 or more may choose to remain anonymous and prohibit all personally identifiable information from being released to the public.

• Does the TX Lottery have an App?

  Yes. The TX lottery app includes features to scan the barcode on your draw and scratch tickets to check winning status, pick and save lucky numbers to create a play, get jackpot updates, enter promotional drawings and located licensed lottery retailers.

• Where can I see a list of Texas Lottery winners?

  The TX Lottery posts recent winners in all games including scratch off winners and draw games. You can find the latest list of winners at the Texas Winners Gallery.

• Where can I find TX Lottery 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.

• How Can I watch the Live Drawings?

  Live drawings can be watched on the official TX lottery website.

• Where can I find past lottery drawing results?

  Past lottery drawing results are available from texaslottery.com. Click on the game you are interested (e.g. Powerball), then click the tab “Past Results”.

• Are there any TX scratch off strategies that can help me?

  Check out our TX Lottery scratch off rankings and find a ranking that fits your playing style. All our rankings provide you a daily updated list of the best scratch off games to play.