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Idaho Lottery Draw Games: Complete Guide to All 7 Games

April 7, 2026  ·  5 min read  ·  Game Guides

Idaho Lottery Draw Games

The Idaho Lottery offers seven draw games ranging from daily digit picks to multi-state mega-jackpots. Established in 1989, the Idaho Lottery directs its revenue to public schools (62.5%) and the Permanent Building Fund (37.5%). Idaho has a 5.3% state tax on lottery winnings. Pick 3 and Pick 4 draw twice daily (Day and Night), while all other games draw in the evening.

Pick 3 (3 digits, 0-9)

Pick 3 is Idaho's classic daily digit game. Choose three digits from 0 to 9 with Day draws at approximately 1:59 PM MT and Night draws at 7:59 PM MT, seven days a week. Play types include Straight, Box, Straight/Box, Front Pair, and Back Pair. The twice-daily schedule gives players two chances every day to win.

Pick 4 (4 digits, 0-9)

Pick 4 extends the digit game format to four numbers. Choose four digits from 0 to 9 with Day draws at approximately 1:59 PM MT and Night draws at 7:59 PM MT, seven days a week. Play types mirror Pick 3 with additional box combinations due to the fourth digit.

Idaho Cash (5/45)

Idaho Cash is the state's signature jackpot game. Pick 5 numbers from 1 to 45, drawn daily at 8:00 PM MT. The rolling jackpot starts at $20,000 and grows until won. Four prize tiers range from a free play (match 2) up to the rolling jackpot. With jackpot odds of approximately 1 in 1,221,759, Idaho Cash offers far more favorable odds than multi-state games — making it the best value jackpot game in Idaho's portfolio.

Lotto America (5/52 + Star Ball 1/10)

Lotto America is a multi-state game. Pick 5 numbers from 1 to 52 plus a Star Ball from 1 to 10, drawn Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday evenings at 8:15 PM MT. The All Star Bonus multiplier can boost non-jackpot prizes up to 5x for an extra $1. Nine prize tiers from $2 up to the rolling jackpot.

Millionaire For Life (5/58 + Millionaire Ball 1/5)

Millionaire For Life offers life-changing recurring payouts. Pick 5 numbers from 1 to 58 plus a Millionaire Ball from 1 to 5, drawn daily at 9:20 PM MT. The top prize is $18 million paid for life, with a second-tier prize of $100,000 per year for life. Nine prize tiers make this a compelling game for players seeking sustained income.

Powerball (5/69 + 1/26)

Powerball draws Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday evenings. Pick 5 numbers from 1 to 69 plus a Powerball from 1 to 26. The Power Play multiplier can boost non-jackpot prizes up to 10x for an extra $1. Jackpot odds are 1 in 292,201,338.

Mega Millions (5/70 + 1/25)

Mega Millions draws Tuesday and Friday evenings. Pick 5 numbers from 1 to 70 plus a Mega Ball from 1 to 25. The Megaplier multiplies non-jackpot prizes up to 5x for an extra $1. Jackpot odds are 1 in 302,575,350.

Which Idaho Game Should You Play?

For daily digit action, Pick 3 and Pick 4 draw twice a day. For an Idaho-exclusive jackpot game with favorable odds, Idaho Cash is the best bet at 1 in 1.2 million. For life-changing recurring payouts, Millionaire For Life offers $18M for life at the top tier. For the biggest single jackpots, Powerball and Mega Millions deliver. Use our Frequency Analysis and Hot & Cold Numbers tools on the Idaho lottery dashboard to explore patterns across all games.

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