Top Lottery Questions
Have questions about the Lottery? Check below for your answers.
 How old do you have to be to play the South Dakota State Lottery?
You must be at least 18 years old in order to play South Dakota State Lottery and 21 years or older to play Video Lottery.
 
 Wondering how much you won?
Listed below are direct links to the Prize Payout tables for each game:

Powerball with Power Play
Mega Millions With Megaplier
Wild Card 2
Hot Lotto
Dakota Cash
 
 How long do I have until I must claim a prize I won?
For Scratch-Offs you have 180 days after the official end of the game to claim a prize. On-line games (Powerball, Mega Millions, Wild Card 2, Hot Lotto and Dakota Cash) must be redeemed within 180 days after the draw date printed on the ticket.
 
 How does the South Dakota use he money it generates from lottery revenues?
A major use of the South Dakota State Lottery revenues are used to help fund education, reduce property taxes and develop natural resources.