Louisiana Lottery Results for August 21, 2026

The Louisiana Lottery gives players plenty of chances to win, with several draw games held throughout the week. Here are the winning numbers from the Friday, August 21, 2026, drawings.

🎯 Mega Millions Winning Numbers

01-25-34-48-57 | Mega Ball: 24

🎲 Pick 3 Winning Numbers

1-8-1

🎲 Pick 4 Winning Numbers

8-2-1-8

🎲 Pick 5 Winning Numbers

4-9-8-1-4

Think you hit a winner? Be sure to check your ticket against the official results and review the available prize amounts.

How to Claim a Louisiana Lottery Prize

Louisiana Lottery retailers can pay prizes of up to $600. For prizes above that amount, winners can claim their tickets by mail or at a Louisiana Lottery office. Prizes over $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 easy to read.
• For scratch-off tickets, remove all scratch-off material as required.
• Make a copy of the front and back of your ticket. Copies are not accepted for Powerball or Mega Millions tickets.
• Fill out 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

Claiming in Person

You can also visit the Louisiana Lottery Headquarters at 555 Laurel Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70801. The office can cash prizes of any amount.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Phone: (225) 297-2000

When Are Louisiana Lottery Drawings Held?

Here’s the regular 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

Check your numbers carefully, and if you think you’ve won, keep your ticket safe until you’re ready to claim your prize.