State lottery review
Missouri Lottery review (2026): national games at retail, rules unverified
Missouri state lottery selling Powerball, Mega Millions and its own Lotto and Show Me Cash draw games.
Our verdict
Missouri Lottery sells Powerball and Mega Millions plus its own Lotto and Show Me Cash games; prize rules could not be checked for this review.
Best for: Missouri players who want the national jackpots and the state's own draw games at retail.
- Odds & value 25%5
- Transparency 20%6
- Player protection 20%6
- Ease of play 15%6
- Payouts & claims 10%5
- Reputation 10%7
What we like
- Powerball and Mega Millions are sold in Missouri
- State draw games Lotto and Show Me Cash are offered
What to watch
- Missouri Lottery site blocked this review, so prize rules and claim window are unverified
- Official online sales are not listed for Mega Millions in Missouri
At a glance
- Operator
- Missouri Lottery
- Type
- State government agency
- Available in
- MO
- Mobile app
- —
- Courier apps allowed
- No
Score breakdown
Rubric & weights- Odds & value 25% weight5/10
Sells the national games at standard odds (Powerball jackpot 1 in 292,201,338); Missouri's own draw-game odds could not be read for this review.
- Transparency 20% weight6/10
The Missouri Lottery site blocked automated access, so its game odds, payout figures and audit information could not be checked.
- Player protection 20% weight6/10
No verified responsible-play tools (limits, self-exclusion or certification) could be read from the Missouri Lottery site.
- Ease of play 15% weight6/10
Not on the Mega Millions list of official online-sales states and no courier service is listed, so tickets are retail-only.
- Payouts & claims 10% weight5/10
The claim window and anonymity rules could not be verified, so the score is held at the baseline.
- Reputation 10% weight7/10
No sourced regulatory or legal event in the last five years was found in this review; default score applied.
Games, prices and published odds
| Game | Price | Draws | Top prize | Odds of top prize | Odds of any prize | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerball | $2 | Mon, Wed, Sat | — | 1 in 292,201,338 | 1 in 24.87 | |
| Mega Millions | $5 | Tue, Fri | — | 1 in 290,472,336 | 1 in 23 | |
| Lotto | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Show Me Cash | — | — | — | — | — |
Top prizes and odds
| Game | Match | Prize | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powerball | 5 + Powerball | Jackpot (rolls) | 1 in 292,201,338 |
| 5 | $1 Million | 1 in 11,688,053.52 | |
| 4 + Powerball | $50,000 | 1 in 913,129.18 | |
| Mega Millions | 5 + Mega Ball | Jackpot (rolls) | 1 in 290,472,336 |
| 5 | $2,000,000 at 2X Megaplier (base prize not shown on the page) | 1 in 12,629,232 | |
| 4 + Mega Ball | $20,000 at 2X Megaplier (base prize not shown on the page) | 1 in 893,761 |
Top three prize tiers as printed on the operator's prize chart.
Odds are the operator's published figures per single play. Prize amounts are before tax.
Who it’s for
The Missouri Lottery suits players who want the national jackpots and the state’s own draw games from a retailer. It is a weak fit for anyone who needs a stated claim deadline, tax rate or anonymity rule, because we could not verify any of them.
How it works
The Missouri Lottery is the state-run operator. Its website blocked automated access during our review, so we could not read its prize rules, minimum age or tax rules. It sells Powerball at $2 (draws Mon, Wed and Sat) and Mega Millions at $5 (draws Tue and Fri). It also offers its own Lotto and Show Me Cash games, but we could not read their prices or odds. We found no founding year, headquarters or regulator.
How it scored
Payouts and claims and odds and value both scored 5, the weakest results. The claim window and anonymity rules could not be verified. On odds, the national games run at standard odds, with Powerball’s jackpot at 1 in 292,201,338 and Mega Millions’ at 1 in 290,472,336, and Missouri’s own draw-game odds could not be read.
Transparency, player protection and ease of play each scored 6, and reputation 7, a default because we found no sourced regulatory or legal event. Ease of play reflects that Missouri is not on the Mega Millions list of official online-sales states and no courier service is listed, so tickets are retail-only. Our methodology explains how we score missing data.
Claims, tax and funding
We could not find a claim window, anonymity rule, state tax rate or beneficiary, so we do not state them. Check the lottery or your ticket before you assume anything. Our claiming guide and lottery taxes explained cover the general rules.
Safety
We found no helpline, limit tool or self-exclusion program on the pages we could read, so we describe none.
Our take
Missouri gives you the standard national games and two state draw games, and that is all we can confirm. The low scores reflect missing information, not known faults. See the Missouri state page.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Missouri Lottery legit?
- Missouri Lottery is operated by Missouri Lottery. Missouri Lottery is the state-run operator. Its website blocked automated access during this review, so its prize rules, minimum age and tax rules are not verified here. We rate it 5.8/10 (Fair) on odds, transparency, player protection, ease of play, payouts and reputation, verified November 2, 2026.
- How much does Missouri Lottery cost?
- From $2 to $5.
- What are the odds of winning at Missouri Lottery?
- Powerball: top prize listed on the official page at 1 in 292,201,338; any prize 1 in 24.87. These are the operator's published figures per single play.
- What are the downsides of Missouri Lottery?
- Missouri Lottery site blocked this review, so prize rules and claim window are unverified. Official online sales are not listed for Mega Millions in Missouri.
Sources
Facts last verified November 2, 2026
Every figure on this page comes from one of the documents below. If a source has changed since our check, tell us.
- Missouri Lottery · accessed November 2, 2026
- Powerball prize chart · accessed November 2, 2026
- Mega Millions How to Play · accessed November 2, 2026
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