Lotto America:

This is a new game with a familiar name- it is a multi-state lottery with numerous states participating. Available to play in 13 jurisdictions with a current jackpot of $2.65 million.

There are 9 different ways to win with the grand prize been won by matching the first 5 balls in any order and the Lotto America Star ball. The money is paid out as an annuity or a lump sum.

When:

Draws take place every Wednesday and Saturday after 11pm ET at the Florida Lottery Studio.

How to play:

Costs $1 per play.

Players select 5 numbers from 1 to 52 for the red balls and 1 number from 1-10 for the Lotto America Star ball.

Choose your numbers on a play slip or use quick pick whereby the computer randomly generates numbers for you.

Ask for the All Star Bonus with your Lotto America purchase; for an extra $1 per play you can multiply your winnings by 2, 3, 4 or 5 times.

The multiplier number is randomly selected before each draw and doesn’t apply to the jackpot prize.

Overall odds of winning are 1 in 9.63.

How to win:

Players win the jackpot prize or 1 of 8 set cash prizes by matching one of the 9 ways to win.

Match 5 balls + Star ball- Grand prize

Match 5 balls- $20,000

Match 4 balls + Star ball- $1,000

Match 4 balls- $100

Match 3 balls + Star ball- $20

Match 3 balls- $5

Match 2 balls + Star ball- $5

Match 1 ball + Star ball- $2

Match Star ball- $2

Participating States:

Deloware                               North Dakota

Idaho                                      Oklahoma

Iowa                                       South Dakota

Kansas                                              Tennessee

Maine                                     West Virginia

Montana                                New Mexico

Minnesota

How to claim:

Prizes must be claimed in the jurisdiction where the winning ticket was bought.

Up to $600 can generally be claimed at any participating retailer.

Over $600 can be claimed at some lottery offices (depending on amount) as well as at lottery headquarters).

Jackpot winners may choose to receive payments as an annuity- paid in 30 graduated payments over 29 years or as a lump sum payment.