Indiana Hoosier Lotto
Next estimated jackpot:
$6,800,000
Indiana Hoosier Lotto is one of the Indiana in-state games that might make you the next jackpot winner! Here you can find all the information you need about this lottery from learning how to play to statistics that can help you increase your chances of winning. Ready to enter?
Indiana Hoosier Lotto Overview
- To play Hoosier Lotto, you must select six numbers from a range of 1 to 46. Tickets cost $2, with a cut-off time of 10:39 PM ET on draw nights.
- To win the jackpot, you must match all six winning numbers. The grand prize starts at $1 million and increases each time it rolls over.
- In addition to the jackpot, there are four other prize tiers; in the lowest prize tier a free Lotto ticket can be won in lieu of a cash prize by simply matching two numbers.
- You can also add the Plus option for an extra $1 per play to enter your numbers in a second draw held just after the Hoosier Lotto draw for the chance to win up to $1 million. Your ticket is eligible to win a prize on both Lotto and Plus.
- Hoosier Lotto tickets automatically include a multiplier number that boosts prizes below the jackpot by 2-10 times. The multiplier also applies to Plus prizes below the jackpot.
Indiana Hoosier Lotto & Oregon Megabucks Comparison
Draw Days
Starting Jackpot
Record Jackpot
Ticket Price
Next Jackpot
Indiana Hoosier Lotto
2x Weekly
$1 Million
$54.5 Million
$2
$6.8 Million
Oregon Megabucks
3x Weekly
$1 Million
$30 Million
$1
$6.5 Million
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Statistics
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Number Generator
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Indiana Hoosier Lotto Odds Table
Players must pick 6 balls from a pool of 46. The multiplier applies to the base game and Plus prizes for matching 3, 4, or 5 numbers.
| Numbers Matched | Prize | Plus Prize | Odds (Rounded)* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Main Numbers | Jackpot | $1,000,000** | 1 in 9,366,819 | |
| 5 Main Numbers | $500 | $600 | 1 in 39,028 | |
| 4 Main Numbers | $20 | $25 | 1 in 800 | |
| 3 Main Numbers | $2 | $4 | 1 in 47 | |
| 2 Main Numbers | Free Ticket | Free Ticket with Plus | 1 in 6.8 | |
| Approx. Hoosier Lotto Overall Odds: 1 in 6 Approx. Plus Overall Odds: 1 in 6 |
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*Odds are with or without Plus
**If the total match 6 payout for a Plus draw exceeds $2 million, the prize will be shared by winners
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Biggest Hoosier Lotto Jackpot
Jackpot: $54.5 Million
Date: November 7, 2007
Location: East Chicago
The largest Indiana Hoosier Lotto jackpot was won in 2007 and it was worth $54.5 million. The grand prize was claimed by retired steelworker Peter Gilbert. The winning ticket was sold at the Mobil station, 2220 E. Columbus Dr., East Chicago.
Indiana Hoosier Lotto History
- April 1990
The first Indiana Lotto draw game was held in April 1990 with the original name of Lotto Cash and initially required players to match six out of 44 numbers to win the jackpot. - September 1994
In September 1994 the game was renamed as the Indiana Hoosier Lotto and the matrix was scaled up to six from 48. Despite the introduction of a variety of scratchcards, secondary daily draw games, and multi-state games such as Mega Millions, the main Hoosier Lotto has remained hugely popular in Indiana and has seen relatively few changes. - November 2007
The biggest-ever jackpot reached $54.4 million and was won by Peter Gilbert, a retired steelworker, on November 7, 2007. - April 2016
The biggest recent update came on April 27, 2016, when the number field was reduced from 48 to 46, and Hoosier Lotto Plus was launched to give players even more ways to win.
How to Claim a Prize
Congrats on your Hoosier Lotto win. Here are your options to redeem your ticket depending on the value of your prize.
$600 and Below
Most Hoosier Lottery retailers will cash tickets up to $25, and some will pay out up to $599.
Claim by mail - here's how:
- Sign and fill out the required information on the back of your ticket.
- Complete a winner claim form (one form can be used for multiple tickets if they total $599 or under).
- If there is more than one claimant, fill out IRS Form 5754.
- If your prize is $600 or above, you'll also need to make a copy of a valid government-issued photo identification.
- Staple the ticket and copy of your ID to the claim form and mail to:
Hoosier Lottery
1302 N. Meridian St.,
Suite 100,
Indianapolis, IN 46202
The Lottery recommends saving a copy of your ticket and claim form, and sending the originals by certified mail, UPS, or FedEx. You should receive your check in approximately 7 to 10 business days.
$600 to $49,999
Claim by mail using the procedure above.
You may also visit a Hoosier Lottery Prize Payment Center in Evansville, Indianapolis, or Mishawaka.
$50,000 and Above
Please call the Hoosier Lottery at 1-800-955-6886 to make an appointment to claim.
Indiana Hoosier Lotto Quick Stats
Hot numbers are shining in the Hoosier Lotto while cold ones are in the shadows. Unravel our complete statistics by selecting the button below
Hot Numbers
- 9
- 19
- 46
- 31
- 16
Cold Numbers
- 25
- 42
- 11
- 39
- 40