Lotto Texas | Game Information & Draw Schedule (2024)

Want to know more about the Lotto Texas? You’re in the right place. Here you can find all you need to know about Texas lotto. From lottery numbers from the past 10 draws to finding out how to play or the Lotto Texas biggest wins.

Draws are held three times a week on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday nights at 10:12 PM CT. Whether you enter the classic lottery or add Lotto Texas Extra, the choice is yours.

Lotto Texas Overview

Lotto Texas isn’t just the biggest lottery in the lone star state- it’s one of the biggest lotteries in the whole of the USA and the world. Quite often you can find Lotto Texas offering the biggest jackpot in the whole country that is exclusive to players in Texas. Take a look at our quick overview of all you need to know:

• Select six numbers from a pool of 54
• Huge starting jackpot of $5m- bigger than most state lotteries biggest jackpots
• Jackpot will continue to increase until it’s won with no cap
• Three draws per week
• Only $1 to enter
• Option to enter the EXTRA prize draw to add on big cash sums to all winnings

Lotto Texas Odds Table

Players must pick 6 balls from a pool of 54.

Lotto Texas Extra Prize Draw Breakdown

Adding Extra to your Lotto Texas play costs $1 more and increases the value of any prize you win below the jackpot.

Lotto Texas History

• November 1992
  The first Lotto Texas draw was held in November 1992 with a six from 50 matrix. The first jackpot, worth $21.8 million, was won two weeks later by a single player.
• February 1997
  Initially, jackpot winnings could be claimed only as an annuity but in February 1997 a cash lump-sum option was introduced as an alternative to the annuity.
• July 2000
  In July 2000 the matrix was changed to require players to match six numbers out of 54.
• May 2003
  In May 2003 the lotto game was revamped and the matrix was changed for the second time. Players were now required to match five numbers from a pool of 44, plus one additional Bonus number from a second pool of 44.
• June 2004
  A single ticket holder from El Paso claimed the largest jackpot in Lotto Texas history on 19th June 2004, winning $145 million.
• April 2006
  In April 2006 the game reverted to its previous single matrix of six from 54 and has remained the same ever since.
• April 2013
  In April 2013 the XTRA game was introduced, offering players the chance to increase their prizes for matching three, four or five numbers by playing Lotto Texas With XTRA for a small additional stake.
• August 2021
  In August 2021, a third weekly drawing was introduced, meaning players get three chances per week to win the jackpot. The new Monday draw takes place at the same time as the existing Wednesday and Saturday draws.

How to Claim a Prize

Yee-haw! You've lassoed yourself a Lotto Texas prize. Here's how to claim your winnings correctly depending on the ticket value. Please note that claim center opening hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time.

$599 and Below

• Claim at any Texas Lottery retailer to receive a cash payout on the spot.
• Visit your nearest claim center or the Lottery Commission in Austin.
• Claim by mail - here's how:

Sign and fill out the required information on the back of your ticket. Complete a winner claim form (one form can be used for multiple tickets if they total $600 or under). Mail the documents to:

Texas Lottery Commission
ATTN: Austin Claim Center,
PO Box 16600,
Austin, TX 78761-6600

The Lottery recommends saving a copy of your ticket and claim form, and sending the originals by certified mail.

$600 to $2.5 Million

Claim at your local claim center or the Lottery Commission in Austin, or mail in your claim using the procedure above.

Above $2.5 Million, Large Jackpots, and Annuities

Prizes above $5 million, all Lotto Texas jackpots, and annuity prizes must be claimed by appointment at the Lottery Commission in Austin. Call 1-800-375-6886 to schedule a time to process your claim.

Lotto Texas Quick Stats

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