The Louisiana Lottery gives players several chances to win with daily and weekly draw games. Here’s a quick look at the winning numbers from the August 18, 2026 drawings.
🎉 Louisiana Lottery Winning Numbers
Mega Millions
- 05-19-30-38-59
- Mega Ball: 12
Pick 3
- 4-5-2
Pick 4
- 9-4-3-6
Pick 5
- 7-0-5-7-6
Players can check their tickets against the numbers above to see if they have a winner.
💰 How to Claim a Louisiana Lottery Prize
Louisiana Lottery retailers can pay prizes of up to $600. For winnings above that amount, players can claim their prizes by mail or in person at a Louisiana Lottery office.
Important: Prizes worth more than $5,000 must be claimed at a Lottery office.
For mail-in claims:
- Sign the back of your winning ticket and make sure the barcodes are visible.
- Make copies of the front and back of the ticket. Photocopies are not accepted for Powerball or Mega Millions tickets.
- Complete the Louisiana Lottery Prize Claim Form with your phone number and mailing address.
- Include a copy of a valid driver's license or current photo ID.
- Mail everything together to:
Louisiana Lottery Headquarters
555 Laurel Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
📍 Claim in Person
Winners can also visit the Louisiana Lottery Headquarters at 555 Laurel Street in Baton Rouge. The office is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and can cash prizes of any amount. The phone number is (225) 297-2000.
⏰ Louisiana Lottery Drawing Schedule
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday
- Pick 3, Pick 4 and Pick 5: Daily at 9:59 p.m. CT
- Easy 5: 9:59 p.m. CT on Wednesday and Saturday
- Lotto: 9:59 p.m. CT on Wednesday and Saturday
Think you hit a winner? Double-check your ticket carefully and follow the proper claim steps based on your prize amount.
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