How old do you have to be to play the lottery in Indiana?

You must be 18 or older to buy a Indiana lottery ticket.

How long do you have to claim a lottery prize in Indiana?

180 days, per the lottery's published rules.

Indiana taxes lottery prizes at 2.95%. Federal withholding of 24% also applies above $5,000.

Hoosier Lotto tickets are bought at participating retailers (game page); the state is not on the verified official online-sales list.

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By Daniel Whitfield, EditorFacts verified November 3, 2026

Age. You must be 18 or older to buy a ticket or claim a prize.
Claim window. Draw-game prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing. Miss it and the prize goes to the state's unclaimed-prize fund.
Privacy. Winner anonymity is Not allowed. Your name, city and prize amount can be released under public-records law.
Taxes. The state withholds or taxes lottery prizes at 2.95%, on top of 24% federal withholding above $5,000. Your final bill depends on your return.
Online. Hoosier Lotto tickets are bought at participating retailers (game page); the state is not on the verified official online-sales list.
Where the money goes. More than $8 billion given back since 1989 for police and firefighter pensions, the Teachers' Retirement Fund and the Lottery Surplus Fund.

Powerball · Mega Millions · Millionaire for Life · Hoosier Lotto · CA$H 5

Indiana's state lottery: retail-only tickets, Hoosier Lotto and CA$H 5, with 180 days to claim draw prizes.

Best for: Indiana residents who buy tickets at a store for Hoosier Lotto, CA$H 5 and the national games.

State lottery: Hoosier Lottery
Running since: 1989
Minimum age: 18+
Official online sales: No
Courier apps: None operating
State tax on prizes: 2.95%
Claim deadline: 180 days
Winner anonymity: Not allowed
Where proceeds go: More than $8 billion given back since 1989 for police and firefighter pensions, the Teachers' Retirement Fund and the Lottery Surplus Fund.

How old do you have to be to play the lottery in Indiana?: You must be 18 or older to buy a Indiana lottery ticket.
How long do you have to claim a lottery prize in Indiana?: 180 days, per the lottery's published rules.
Does Indiana tax lottery winnings?: Indiana taxes lottery prizes at 2.95%. Federal withholding of 24% also applies above $5,000.
Can you stay anonymous if you win the lottery in Indiana?: Not allowed.
Can you buy lottery tickets online in Indiana?: Hoosier Lotto tickets are bought at participating retailers (game page); the state is not on the verified official online-sales list.

Facts last verified November 3, 2026

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Problem gambling help in Indiana: state resources or call 1‑800‑GAMBLER.