Montana Lottery Draw Games
The Montana Lottery offers six draw games ranging from a daily bonus-ball game to multi-state mega-jackpots. Established in 1987 via citizen referendum, the Montana Lottery directs revenue to the General Fund and STEM scholarships. Montana has a 5.9% state tax on lottery winnings. Notably, Montana does not offer digit games like Pick 3 or Pick 4 — its smallest game is Big Sky Bonus, a unique daily draw with a bonus ball.
Big Sky Bonus (4/31 + Bonus 1/16)
Big Sky Bonus is Montana's unique daily draw game. Pick 4 numbers from 1 to 31 plus a Bonus Number from 1 to 16, drawn every day at 7:30 PM MT. The top prize of $50,000 is won by matching all 4 main numbers plus the Bonus Number. Seven prize tiers make this a compelling daily game with a smaller pool size that offers better odds than most multi-state games. Big Sky Bonus is exclusive to Montana.
Montana Cash (5/45)
Montana Cash is the state's flagship jackpot game. Pick 5 numbers from 1 to 45, drawn Wednesday and Saturday at 8:00 PM MT. The rolling jackpot starts at $40,000 and grows until won. With jackpot odds of approximately 1 in 1,221,759, Montana Cash offers far more favorable odds than multi-state games — making it the best value jackpot game in Montana's portfolio. Four prize tiers range from a free play (match 2) up to the rolling jackpot.
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 8:59 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 9:15 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 Montana Game Should You Play?
For daily action, Big Sky Bonus draws every day with a unique 4+1 format and better odds than most lotto games. For a Montana-exclusive jackpot with favorable odds, Montana 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 Montana lottery dashboard to explore patterns across all games.