What time do they stop selling lottery tickets?
GAMBLERS across the nation are looking to win big on Mega Millions and Powerball tickets as jackpots continue to soar.
With drawings almost every day of the week, buyers can purchase tickets quite frequently, but there are cut-off times before each drawing.
What time do they stop selling lottery tickets?
Mega Millions
Mega Millions drawings are held on Tuesdays and Fridays at 11pm EST.
Tickets can often be purchased up until 15 minutes before the drawing, but times may vary based on state and location so it's always recommended to check your local retailer.
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Tickets purchased after the cut-off will then be used for the following drawing.
Powerball
Powerball drawings are held Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays at 10.59pm EST.
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Like Mega Millions tickets, the cut-off for purchasing Powerball tickets can also vary by selling jurisdiction.
It is recommended to check with your local lottery for more information.
How much are Powerball and Mega Millions tickets?
Base prices for Powerball and Mega Millions tickets start at $2.
However, lottery players can purchase add-ons to increase their winnings.
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For Powerball tickets, there is also the option to purchase a ticket with Double Play for $3 or a ticket with both Power Play and Double Play for $4 per play.
For Mega Millions tickets, there is also an option in some states to play Just the Jackpot for $3, which provides players with two plays for the jackpot only.
There is also a $1 Megaplier option for most Mega Millions tickets that increases non-jackpot prizes by two, three, four, or five times.
How old do you have to be to play the lottery?
Because playing the lottery is a form of gambling, Americans have to be at a certain age before they can purchase tickets.
In states that have the lottery, you must be 18 years or older to play.
Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Hawaii, Mississippi, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming are among the states that do not have lotteries.
