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Main Combos
1,533,939
Bonus Combos
27
Expected Value
$-0.76
vs Powerball
7.1× better
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TL;DR summary
State lottery odds vary significantly by game format. California SuperLotto Plus (5/47 + 1/27) has 1 in 41.4 million odds, while New York Lotto (6/59) is 1 in 45 million. State lotteries typically offer better odds than Powerball/Mega Millions but smaller jackpots. Calculate using C(n,r) for each number pool.
Important things to know
Common state lottery questions
State lotteries offer significantly better odds (often 5-10× better) though with smaller jackpots. If you prefer better winning chances over massive but nearly impossible jackpots, state games provide better value. Plus, you can often play more frequently.
Games with fewer numbers have better odds. A 5/35 game has about 1 in 325,000 odds vs. a 6/49 game at 1 in 14 million. Fantasy 5-style games typically offer the best odds among major state games, often around 1 in 500,000 to 1 in 850,000.
No. As of 2024, 45 states plus DC, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands have lotteries. Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada, and Utah do not have state lotteries, primarily due to religious, social, or existing gambling industry concerns.
Federal tax applies to all lottery winnings over $600. State tax varies: California, Florida, Texas, and several others don't tax lottery winnings. New York City winners face federal + state + city taxes (up to ~45% total). Always check your state's rules.
Generally yes, but you must purchase tickets within that state. You cannot buy tickets online from out of state for most state-specific games. You'll still owe taxes to your home state on winnings from out-of-state lotteries.