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What is Texas Lotto?
Texas Lotto is a twice weekly (Wednesday and Saturday) draw game where you try to pick six numbers between 1 and 54 that match the winning numbers drawn to win a cash prize. You can also select Quick Pick and the random number generator will choose the numbers for you.
Tickets cost $1 per play and the jackpot grows until someone wins. All Texas Lottery games have results posted immediately after each drawing.
What are the Lotto Texas Draw Times?
Sales cut-off time is 10:02 pm CT the day of the drawing. Approximately 10 minutes prior to draw time.
| Draw Times | |
|---|---|
| Sunday | No Draw |
| Monday | No Draw |
| Tuesday | No Draw |
| Wednesday | 10:12 pm CT |
| Thursday | No Draw |
| Friday | No Draw |
| Saturday | 10:12 pm CT |
How do I Play TX Lotto?
- PICK YOUR NUMBERS:
Ask for a Quick Pick and let the lottery terminal select the numbers for you, or choose six numbers between 1 and 54.
- BUY YOUR TICKET:
Lotto Texas tickets cost $1 per play.
- PLAY MULTIPLE DRAWINGS:
You can play your numbers for up to 10 consecutive drawing dates on the same ticket. Just tell the cashier at the time of your purchase or mark the Multi Play box on your selection slip.
- ADD EXTRA!:
You can try the Extra! add-on feature for $1 more per play for a chance to increase your non-jackpot prizes up to $10,000.
- CHOOSE PAYOUT OPTION:
Players must select “30 Annual Payments” or “Cash Value Option” while filing out a play slip. Players cannot change the payment option at a later date.
How Can I Win the Texas Lotto?
| Match | Prizes | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Balls | Jackpot!* | 1 in 25,827,165 |
| 5 Balls | $2,000* | 1 in 89,678 |
| 4 Balls | $50* | 1 in 1,526 |
| 3 Balls | $3 | 1 in 75 |
Overall odds of winning are 1 in 71.1.
*Prizes are paid on a pari-mutuel basis and may be higher or lower than estimated depending on the number of winners at a prize level.
What Can I Win with Texas Lotto with Extra!?
| Match | Prizes |
|---|---|
| 6 Balls | n/a |
| 5 Balls | Base Prize + $10,000 |
| 4 Balls | Base Prize + $100 |
| 3 Balls | Base Prize + $10 |
| 2 Balls | $2 |
Overall odds of winning are 1 in 7.9.
Texas Lotto FAQs
A: Lotto Texas is a twice weekly draw game where players select six numbers from 1 through 54. Players can add the Extra! feature to increase non-jackpot prizes up to $10,000.
Q: How much do TX Lotto tickets cost?
A: Tickets cost $1 per play.
Q: Where and when can I play Texas Lotto?
A: You can play Texas Lotto at all Texas Lottery retailers. Draws take place Wednesday and Saturday at approximately 10:12 p.m. Tickets for each drawing may be purchased up to 10 minutes prior to the next drawing.
Tickets can also be purchased online with theLotter Texas. You can learn more about Playing TX Lottery online with our handy guide.
Q: Do TX Lotto tickets expire?
A: Prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the draw date on which the prize was won.
