Texas Lotto How to Play & Prize Rules
๐บ๐ธ USA โ TexasUpdated: Apr 20, 2026
Game Overview
StateTexas, USA
OperatorTexas Lottery Commission
Draw DaysMon, Wed & Saturday
Draw Time10:12 PM Central Time
Ticket Price$1 per play
Texas Lotto is the flagship draw game of the Texas Lottery, launched in 1992. It is a straightforward 6-ball lottery with no bonus ball. Players choose 6 numbers from 1 to 54. There are 4 prize tiers โ from matching all 6 for the jackpot, down to matching 3 numbers for a fixed $3 prize. Draws are held three times a week on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:12 PM Central Time. The jackpot starts at $4 million and grows with each rollover until won.
Prize Tiers: Winning Conditions & Odds
| Tier | Winning Condition | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Jackpot | Match all 6 numbers | 1/25,827,165 |
| 2nd | Match 5 of 6 numbers | 1/89,678 |
| 3rd | Match 4 of 6 numbers | 1/1,527 |
| 4th | Match 3 of 6 numbers | 1/75 |
Exclude Numbers & Combination Check
Main Numbers ยท 1โ54
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How to Buy
Texas Lotto tickets cost $1 per play. You can mark your own numbers or choose Easy Pick (computer-generated random numbers).
RetailAvailable at more than 16,000 licensed lottery retailers across Texas including convenience stores, grocery stores, and pharmacies. Must be 18 or older.
OnlineThe Texas Lottery does not currently offer online ticket sales. Tickets must be purchased in person at an authorized retailer within Texas.
Multi-drawPurchase the same set of numbers for up to 52 consecutive draws (approximately 6 months) in advance using a multi-draw ticket.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the largest Texas Lotto jackpot ever won?โพ
The largest Texas Lotto jackpot was $145 million, won in June 1997. Texas Lotto was later reformatted โ the current 6/54 format was introduced in 2003 to make jackpots harder to win, allowing bigger rollovers.
How long do I have to claim a Texas Lotto prize?โพ
Texas Lotto prizes must be claimed within 180 days (approximately 6 months) of the draw date. Unclaimed prizes are returned to the state's prize pool for future promotions.
Lump sum or annuity for Texas Lotto jackpots?โพ
Jackpot winners may choose either a cash lump sum (approximately 50โ60% of the advertised amount before taxes) or an annuity paid over 25 years. Federal and Texas state taxes apply โ Texas does not have a state income tax, which benefits winners compared to some other states.
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