If you’re in Maine and feeling a little lucky, you’ve got plenty of chances to test your fortune. The Maine Lottery keeps things exciting with a mix of big-name national games and some local favorites that give you better odds of snagging a win. Whether you’re chasing a multimillion-dollar jackpot or happy with a quick cash prize, there’s a game out there with your name on it.
Let’s start with the most talked-about: Powerball and Mega Millions. These two giants draw players from all over the country with jackpots that can reach into the billions. But here’s the catch—your odds are slimmer than being struck by lightning on a sunny day or drawing a royal flush at a casino. Still, the thrill of knowing someone will eventually walk away a life-changing winner is enough to keep tickets flying off the shelves.
Now, if you prefer a game where the odds lean a little more in your favor, Maine’s got plenty of regional options like Pick 3, Pick 4, Gimme 5, Lucky for Life, and Megabucks Plus. The prizes aren’t always massive, but they give players more frequent chances to pocket some cash—sometimes daily.
Here’s how Wednesday, September 17, 2025, played out:
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Powerball: 07-30-50-54-62, Powerball 20, with a Power Play of 2.
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Powerball Double Play: 08-19-47-51-58, Powerball 21.
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Pick 3: Day draw was 3-8-6; Evening draw was 8-2-4.
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Pick 4: Day draw landed on 0-7-9-2; Evening gave us 9-3-2-3.
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Megabucks Plus: 06-10-21-31-34, with Megaball 03.
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Lucky for Life: 03-11-29-40-41, Lucky Ball 02.
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Gimme 5: 05-12-14-16-32.
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Lotto America: 08-33-36-45-51, Star Ball 02, ASB 03.
That’s a lot of numbers—and a lot of chances for someone to walk away smiling.
Another thing players love is the flexibility of when these games are drawn. Maine keeps the calendar busy:
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Powerball drawings are every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET.
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Mega Millions is held Tuesday and Friday nights at 11 p.m. ET.
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Pick 3 and Pick 4 give you two chances every single day—1:10 p.m. and 6:50 p.m. ET.
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Lucky for Life lives up to its name with daily drawings at 10:38 p.m. ET.
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Lotto America runs three nights a week—Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:15 p.m. ET.
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Gimme 5 lights up weekdays at 6:59 p.m. ET.
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And for folks who like rapid-fire play, Cash Pop happens five times daily: 8:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 11:30 p.m. ET.
So, whether you’re an occasional player or someone who loves keeping up with every drawing, the Maine Lottery has something to keep you entertained. From daily pick-style games with solid odds to the adrenaline rush of chasing the nation’s biggest jackpots, there’s never a dull moment.
Feeling lucky? Grab your ticket, check those numbers, and who knows—you could be Maine’s next big winner.
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