Lotto America Jackpot Climbs Ahead Of August 10 Drawing: Winning Numbers And Game Guide
The Lotto America jackpot is generating renewed excitement as players across 13 participating states prepare for the upcoming drawing on Monday, August 10, 2026. Following the weekend draw, lottery officials have updated the estimated grand prize, making this mid-tier multi-state game a highly attractive option due to its significantly favorable odds compared to massive national lotteries.
| Feature | Details & Scheduled Event Info |
|---|---|
| Next Drawing Date | Monday, August 10, 2026, at 11:15 PM ET |
| Estimated Jackpot | $3.4 Million (Est.) |
| Cash Option | $1.6 Million (Est.) |
| Ticket Cost | $1.00 per play |
| All-Star Bonus Option | $1.00 additional per play |
| Participating States | 13 US jurisdictions |
Context & Background of Lotto America
Managed by the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL), Lotto America is a popular multi-state lottery game designed for players who prefer lower ticket costs and better odds of winning. Originally launched in 1988, the game was paused in 1992 but successfully relaunched in late 2017 to replace the retired Hot Lotto game.
Drawings are held three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays at approximately 11:15 PM ET. The game starts with a minimum jackpot of $2 million and rolls over each time there is no grand prize winner. Tickets are available for purchase in Delaware, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, and West Virginia.
Impact & Utility: How to Play and Maximize Your Ticket
Understanding the mechanics of Lotto America is straightforward, but utilizing the game's unique multiplier can dramatically increase your return on non-jackpot tiers.
- Number Selection: Players choose five main numbers from a pool of 1 to 52, plus one "Star Ball" from a pool of 1 to 10.
- The Jackpot Odds: Your odds of winning the jackpot stand at 1 in 25,827,165. This is roughly ten times easier to win than the Powerball jackpot.
- The All-Star Bonus: By adding the All-Star Bonus for an extra $1.00, any non-jackpot prize you win will be multiplied by 2x, 3x, 4x, or 5x. The multiplier number is drawn at random immediately prior to the main drawing.
For instance, matching all five main numbers without the Star Ball normally awards a cash prize of $20,000. If you purchased the All-Star Bonus and a 5x multiplier is selected, that prize balloon to a substantial $100,000.
Oklahoma Lottery Powerball, Lotto America results for Jan. 10, 2026
What's Next for Lottery Players
As the countdown continues toward the August 10, 2026 drawing, players are advised to purchase their tickets well ahead of their local state's cutoff time. Cutoff times vary by state but typically fall between 9:00 PM and 10:00 PM ET on the night of the drawing.
Official winning numbers are updated shortly after the draw concludes. Players can check their tickets via local lottery retailers, official state lottery websites, or mobile applications. Always sign the back of your physical ticket immediately upon purchase to secure your potential winnings.
