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

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

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

180 days, per the lottery's published rules.

Montana taxes lottery prizes at 5.9%. Federal withholding of 24% also applies above $5,000.

Montana Lottery has no online or mail sales.

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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 180 days of the drawing. Miss it and the prize goes to the state's unclaimed-prize fund.
Privacy. Winner anonymity is Allowed. You can keep your identity private if you follow the lottery’s procedure.
Taxes. The state withholds or taxes lottery prizes at 5.9%, on top of 24% federal withholding above $5,000. Your final bill depends on your return.
Online. Montana Lottery has no online or mail sales. Courier apps that state they operate here: Jackpocket, Mido Lotto.
Where the money goes. General Fund and STEM scholarships.

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Montana state lottery: 1986 referendum, no online sales, anonymity allowed.

Best for: Montanans who want privacy and good small-prize odds.

DraftKings-owned lottery courier app: fees shown at checkout, about 12% over face value in observed Colorado prices.

Best for: Players in covered states who want to buy official tickets from their phone and accept a small premium.

How old do you have to be to play the lottery in Montana?: You must be 18 or older to buy a Montana lottery ticket.
How long do you have to claim a lottery prize in Montana?: 180 days, per the lottery's published rules.
Does Montana tax lottery winnings?: Montana taxes lottery prizes at 5.9%. Federal withholding of 24% also applies above $5,000.
Can you stay anonymous if you win the lottery in Montana?: Allowed.
Can you buy lottery tickets online in Montana?: Montana Lottery has no online or mail sales.

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.

Montana Lottery — FAQs · accessed November 2, 2026
Montana Lottery — Legislative presentation, March 2026 · accessed November 2, 2026
Mega Millions — Where to Play · accessed November 2, 2026
Powerball FAQs · accessed November 2, 2026
Millionaire for Life · accessed November 2, 2026
Lotto America · accessed November 2, 2026