A Lottery Like No Other
North Dakota stands alone among U.S. lotteries. Launched in 2004 as the 39th state to adopt a lottery, it is the only lottery in the country that offers exclusively multi-state draw games — no scratch-off tickets, no instant games, no state-only draws. Every game available to North Dakota players is shared with other states. The lottery is operated under the state Attorney General's office rather than a standalone commission, and all revenue flows into the state general fund. North Dakota also applies one of the lowest state lottery tax rates in the nation at just 2.5% on prizes over $5,000.
Powerball (5/69 + 1/26)
Powerball is the flagship game for North Dakota players. Pick 5 numbers from 1-69 plus a Powerball from 1-26. Drawings are Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday evenings. The Power Play multiplier (2x-5x, or 10x when the jackpot is under $150 million) can boost non-jackpot prizes. Jackpot odds are 1 in 292,201,338. With North Dakota's 2.5% state tax rate, winners keep significantly more of their prize compared to players in high-tax states.
Mega Millions (5/70 + 1/24)
Mega Millions draws 5 numbers from 1-70 plus a Mega Ball from 1-24 on Tuesday and Friday evenings. Every Mega Millions ticket now includes a built-in random multiplier of 2x to 10x that boosts non-jackpot prizes at no extra cost. Jackpot odds are 1 in 290,472,336. Combined with the 24% federal withholding rate, North Dakota winners face an effective tax rate of roughly 26.5% — among the lowest in the country for lottery winnings.
Lotto America (5/52 + 1/10)
Lotto America is a multi-state game available in 13 states, including North Dakota. Pick 5 numbers from 1-52 plus a Star Ball from 1-10. Drawings are Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday evenings. Jackpots start at $2 million and grow until won. The All Star Bonus multiplier (2x-5x) can be added for $1 extra. With jackpot odds of 1 in 25,989,600, Lotto America offers substantially better odds than Powerball or Mega Millions, making it a strong middle-ground option for players who want realistic jackpot chances.
- Match 5 + Star Ball: Jackpot
- Match 5: $20,000
- Match 4 + Star Ball: $1,000
- Match 3 + Star Ball: $20
2by2 (2/26 + 2/26)
2by2 is one of the rarest lottery games in America, available in only four states: North Dakota, Kansas, Nebraska, and Wyoming. Players pick 2 Red numbers from 1-26 and 2 White numbers from 1-26. Drawings are daily, seven days a week. The top prize is $22,000 for matching all four numbers. With overall odds of winning any prize at 1 in 3.59 and top-prize odds of 1 in 105,625, 2by2 is designed for frequent, affordable play. At $1 per ticket with daily draws, it produces 365 drawings per year — excellent for frequency and pattern analysis.
- Match 2 Red + 2 White: $22,000
- Match 2 + 1: $100
- Match 1 + 2: $100
- Match 2 + 0 or 0 + 2: $3
- Match 1 + 1: $3
Millionaire for Life (5/58 + 1/5)
Millionaire for Life replaced Lucky for Life in February 2026 across participating states including North Dakota. Pick 5 numbers from 1-58 plus 1 Life Ball from 1-5. Drawings are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The top prize is $1 million per year for life (minimum 20 years guaranteed), and the second prize is $25,000 per year for life. Both top prizes are annuity-only — no lump-sum option is available.
- Match 5 + Life Ball: $1,000,000/year for life
- Match 5: $25,000/year for life
- Match 4 + Life Ball: $5,000
- Match 4: $200
- Match 3 + Life Ball: $100
Pick & Click: Online Ticket Purchases
North Dakota is one of a handful of states offering online lottery ticket purchases through its Pick & Click platform. Players can buy tickets for Powerball, Mega Millions, Lotto America, 2by2, and Millionaire for Life from any device within state borders. This makes North Dakota one of the most accessible lotteries despite its limited game selection.
Which North Dakota Game Should You Play?
For daily action and the deepest data, 2by2 delivers 365 draws per year in a compact format ideal for pattern analysis. For realistic jackpot odds, Lotto America (1 in 25.9 million) is far more attainable than the mega-jackpot games. For lifetime income, Millionaire for Life offers annuity-for-life prizes. And for the largest jackpots, Powerball and Mega Millions round out the lineup. Use our Frequency Analysis and Hot & Cold Numbers tools to explore patterns across all North Dakota games on the North Dakota lottery dashboard.
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