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

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

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

365 days, per the lottery's published rules.

Minnesota taxes lottery prizes at 7.25%. Federal withholding of 24% also applies above $5,000.

Allowed in some cases. The exact conditions are on the state lottery page linked in our sources.

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By Daniel Whitfield, EditorFacts verified November 2, 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 365 days of the drawing. Miss it and the prize goes to the state's unclaimed-prize fund.
Privacy. Winner anonymity is Allowed in some cases. Check the threshold and process on the lottery’s claim page before you sign the ticket.
Taxes. The state withholds or taxes lottery prizes at 7.25%, on top of 24% federal withholding above $5,000. Your final bill depends on your return.
Online. Tickets are sold in person only. Courier apps that state they operate here: Jackpocket, Lotto.com.
Where the money goes. Environment and natural resources trust funds and the General Fund.

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State lottery: Minnesota Lottery
Running since: 1990
Minimum age: 18+
Courier apps: Jackpocket, Lotto.com
State tax on prizes: 7.25%
Claim deadline: 365 days
Winner anonymity: Allowed in some cases
Where proceeds go: Environment and natural resources trust funds and the General Fund.

How old do you have to be to play the lottery in Minnesota?: You must be 18 or older to buy a Minnesota lottery ticket.
How long do you have to claim a lottery prize in Minnesota?: 365 days, per the lottery's published rules.
Does Minnesota tax lottery winnings?: Minnesota taxes lottery prizes at 7.25%. Federal withholding of 24% also applies above $5,000.
Can you stay anonymous if you win the lottery in Minnesota?: Allowed in some cases. The exact conditions are on the state lottery page linked in our sources.

Facts last verified November 2, 2026

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