New Hampshire Lottery Games
Founded in 1964, the New Hampshire Lottery is the oldest lottery organization in the mainland United States. The New Hampshire Lottery mostly sticks to multi-jurisdictional games such as Powerball and Mega Millions, but is also supplemented by tri-state lotteries that are operated in conjunction with Maine and Vermont.
25% of New Hampshire Lottery revenue is distributed to education programs across the state.
Powerball
Powerball is a world-famous lottery renowned for its long odds and often lucrative jackpots.
Powerball tickets cost $2.00, with players choosing five numbers between 1 and 69 plus a Powerball number between 1 and 26. Players can choose their numbers manually or go for a Quick Pick. A Power Play option is also available, costing $1.00 for the chance to multiply non-jackpot prizes by up to 10 times.
Mega Millions
Mega Millions is another world-renowned lottery that’s even harder to win than Powerball, but with a very similar format.
As with Powerball, tickets cost $2.00.
Players must choose five numbers between 1 and 70 and a Mega Ball number between 1 and 25, with a Quick Pick option also available for random selections. Mega Millions has an additional Megaplier feature for $1.00, for the chance to multiply non-jackpot prizes by up to 10 times.
Lucky for Life
Lucky for Life is a popular lottery game played across 23 states and the District of Columbia, giving players the chance to win $1,000 a day (paid out as $365,000 annually) for the rest of their lives, or the option to take home a lump sum of $5.75 million.
Tickets cost $2.00, with players choosing five main numbers from 1 to 48 and a Lucky Ball number between 1 and 18. Quick Pick is also available for random selections.
KENO 603
Keno 603 has multiple entry-based and stake-based options, as well as the opportunity to enhance the base prize by adding a prize multiplier.
Players must decide on how many numbers to match from 1 to 12 before choosing from a range between 1 and 80, with Quick Picks also available for random selections. Participants must then choose a stake of $1.00, $2.00, $3.00, $4.00, $5.00, $10, $15, $20 or $25.
KENO 603 PLUS can be added to double the stake. As a multiplier chosen before each draw, it can increase winnings by 3, 4, 5 or 10 times.
Megabucks Plus
Megabucks Plus is a multi-jurisdictional lottery game that is also available in Maine and Vermont. Entry costs $2.00.
Participants must choose five numbers from 1 to 41 and a Mega Ball number from 1 to 6. Random Quick Picks are available for both the main and Mega Ball numbers.
Gimme 5
Gimme 5 is a straightforward multi-jurisdictional lottery that is also available in Maine and Vermont, which costs just $1.00 to play.
Participants must choose five numbers from 1 to 39 or can go for a Quick Pick for randomly chosen numbers.
Pick 4
Pick 4 has multiple entry options available in increments of $0.50, ranging from $0.50 to $5.00.
Players must choose four numbers from 0 to 9, and because each number is chosen independently, the same number can be chosen repeatedly if desired. Participants then choose whether to bet on matching numbers in the order drawn or in any order.
Alternatively, players can bet on matching the front, middle or back pairs of numbers, or bet on matching a single digit out of four.
Pick 3
Pick 3 has multiple entry options, with stakes available in increments of $0.50, ranging from $0.50 to $5.00.
Players must choose three numbers from 0 to 9, and because each number is chosen independently, the same number can be chosen repeatedly if desired. Participants then choose whether to bet on matching numbers in the order drawn or in any order.
Alternatively, players can bet on matching the front or back pairs of numbers, or bet on matching a single digit out of three.
New Hampshire Lottery Game Schedule
The table below provides an overview of the schedule for each New Hampshire lottery game.
| Lottery Game | MON | TUE | WED | THU | FRI | SAT | SUN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Millions | 23:00 | 23:00 | |||||
| Powerball | 23:00 | 23:00 | 23:00 | ||||
| Lucky for Life | 22:30 | 22:30 | 22:30 | 22:30 | 22:30 | 22:30 | 22:30 |
| KENO 603 | Every five minutes, from 11:05 to 01:00 | ||||||
| Megabucks Plus | 19:59 | 19:59 | |||||
| Gimme 5 | 18:55 | 18:55 | 18:55 | 18:55 | 18:55 | ||
| Pick 4 | 13:10 18:55 | 13:10 18:55 | 13:10 18:55 | 13:10 18:55 | 13:10 18:55 | 13:10 18:55 | 13:10 18:55 |
| Pick 3 | 13:10 18:55 | 13:10 18:55 | 13:10 18:55 | 13:10 18:55 | 13:10 18:55 | 13:10 18:55 | 13:10 18:55 |
New Hampshire Lottery Odds and Jackpots
Although Pick 3 has the best odds, the most lucrative jackpots can be obtained through Mega Millions, Powerball and Lucky for Life. While KENO 603 has exceptionally long odds for the main jackpot, the variety of entry-based and stake-based options means lucrative sums of money can still be won, depending on the style of play.
| Lottery Game | Winning Odds | Minimum Jackpot |
|---|---|---|
| KENO 603 | 1 in 478,261,833 | $1 million |
| Mega Millions | 1 in 302,575,350 | $40 million |
| Powerball | 1 in 292,201,338 | $40 million |
| Lucky for Life | 1 in 30,821,472 | $1,000 a day for life ($5.75 million if players take the lump-sum option) |
| Megabucks Plus | 1 in 4,496,388 | $1 million |
| Gimme 5 | 1 in 575,757 | $100,000 |
| Pick 4 | 1 in 10,000 | $5,000 |
| Pick 3 | 1 in 1,000 | $500 |
New Hampshire Lottery Advance Play Options
All New Hampshire Lottery games have Advance Play options, with the number of draws that can be entered at once being highlighted in the table below.
| Lottery Game | No. of Advance Draws Players Can Enter |
|---|---|
| Megabucks Plus | Up to 20 |
| Powerball | Up to 20 |
| Mega Millions | Up to 20 |
| KENO 603 | Up to 20 |
| Lucky for Life | Up to 20 |
| Gimme 5 | Up to 30 |
| Pick 3 | Up to 42 |
| Pick 4 | Up to 42 |
New Hampshire Lottery Subscription
The New Hampshire Lottery has an auto-renewal feature for the games available online through its iLottery service.
When players purchase Mega Millions, Powerball or Gimme 5 tickets online, the auto-renewal feature can be selected to automatically purchase tickets every two weeks via direct debit.
New Hampshire Lottery Scratch-Offs
Known as Scratch Tickets in New Hampshire, scratch-offs can pay out multiple prizes, with jackpots typically being proportional to the cost of the scratch-off itself.
New Hampshire Lottery scratch-offs range inprice from $1.00 to $25, with jackpots ranging from $500 to $2 million!
Lower-priced games have winning odds of around 1 in 5, with the more lucrative games having winning odds of around 1 in 3.
Players should note that Scratch Tickets often remain on sale even after all jackpots have been claimed, with a summary of remaining available jackpots being listed on the New Hampshire Lottery website.
Detailed information about scratch-offs, prize tiers, payouts and odds is available on the official New Hampshire Lottery website .
New Hampshire Lottery Tax Information
The tables below highlight taxes payable on New Hampshire Lottery prizes.
New Hampshire Lottery Taxes for U.S. citizens and residents amount to 24% on prizes over $5,000, as detailed below.
| Prize Value | Tax | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Over $5,000 | Federal Taxes | 24% |
New Hampshire Lottery Taxes for non-U.S. citizens or non-residents amount to 30% on all prizes over $5,000, as detailed below.
| Prize Value | Tax | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Over $5,000 | Federal Taxes | 30% |
How to Claim New Hampshire Lottery Payouts
There are multiple ways that winnings can be collected in New Hampshire.
Prizes of $599 or less can be claimed:
- At New Hampshire Lottery retailers
- By mail
For online players, prizes of $599 or less are paid directly into their accounts.
Prizes exceeding $600 can be claimed:
- At New Hampshire Lottery Headquarters
- By mail
Prizes of up to $9,999 can be paid to online players who make a digital claim through their New Hampshire iLottery account. Online players who win $10,000 or more should make a claim at New Hampshire Lottery Headquarters or by mail.
All claims for prizes exceeding $600 must include a signed winning lottery ticket, a valid photo ID and a Social Security Number. Any claims for prizes made by mail must include a completed Prize Claim Form.
How to Contact the New Hampshire Lottery
| Operator | Games | Official Website | Main Address | Local Tel. No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire Lottery | Powerball Mega Millions Keno Lucky for Life Megabucks Plus KENO 603 Pick 3 Pick 4 Gimme 5 | https://www.nhlottery.com/ | 14 Integra Drive, Concord, NH 03301, USA | 1-800-852-3324 |
Which New Hampshire Lottery scratch-off has the biggest jackpot?
Although the value of the most lucrative New Hampshire Lottery scratch-offs change on a periodic basis, the biggest jackpot on offer is typically around $2 million.
Can I buy New Hampshire Lottery tickets online?
Yes, players can use the New Hampshire Lottery’s iLottery feature to play online or via the New Hampshire Lottery mobile app.
How much tax is paid on New Hampshire Lottery winnings?
Taxation on New Hampshire Lottery winnings depends on player residency and citizenship. New Hampshire is one of a handful of states that does not levy state taxes on lottery winnings.
For U.S. citizens and residents, 24% federal tax is levied on all New Hampshire Lottery prizes over $5,000.
Non-U.S. citizens or non-residents pay 30% federal tax on all prizes over $5,000.
How do New Hampshire Lottery winners get paid?
Some New Hampshire lottery games pay out regular instalments or lump sums, while others pay out lump sums only.
How long does it take to receive New Hampshire Lottery winnings?
All prizes claimed in person at New Hampshire Lottery Retailers and New Hampshire Lottery Headquarters are paid out the same day.
All prizes claimed by mail are typically processed and paid within a week.
For online players, prizes of $599 or less are paid instantly into iLottery accounts. Online prizes of between $600 and $5,000 are typically paid three to five days after making a claim.
How is the $1,000 a day Lucky for Life jackpot paid out?
Players who win the Lucky for Life jackpot will receive annual payments of $365,000 for the rest of their lives, or a lump sum of $5.75 million.
If there are multiple Lucky for Life jackpot winners, a lump sum of $5.75 million will be split equally between them.
Lucky for Life annuity payouts are guaranteed for a minimum of 20 years, so if the winner dies before receiving 20 years of payouts, the remaining payments will go to their estate.
