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Kentucky lottery rules

By Daniel Whitfield, EditorFacts verified November 2, 2026

What to know before you play in Kentucky

  • Age. You must be 18 or 21, depending on the game to buy a ticket or claim a prize.
  • Online. Official online ticket sales are listed for Kentucky on the Mega Millions online-sales list; the state website could not be reached, so its own online rules are unverified.

Games sold in Kentucky

Powerball · Mega Millions · Millionaire for Life · Cash Ball 225 · Kentucky 5

Our review of Kentucky Lottery

State lottery

Kentucky Lottery

6.2

Kentucky state lottery with official online ticket sales, plus Powerball, Mega Millions and Millionaire for Life.

Best for: Kentucky residents who want to buy Powerball, Mega Millions or Millionaire for Life tickets online.

Kentucky at a glance

State lottery
Kentucky Lottery
Official online sales
Yes
Courier apps
None operating

Frequently asked questions

Can you buy lottery tickets online in Kentucky?
Official online ticket sales are listed for Kentucky on the Mega Millions online-sales list; the state website could not be reached, so its own online rules are unverified.

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.

  1. Mega Millions — Where to Play · accessed November 2, 2026
  2. Powerball FAQs · accessed November 2, 2026
  3. Millionaire for Life · accessed November 2, 2026
  4. IRS: Instructions for Form W-2G · accessed November 2, 2026