Lottery’s Popular Minnesota Millionaire Raffle Returns Oct. 22

The game first debuted in 2006 and has become a holiday tradition for many Minnesotans. Its popularity is due to its raffle play style, limited number of tickets and over 15,000 winners, including two $1 million winners announced on New Year’s Day.

Raffle tickets will be available to purchase beginning Oct. 22 at approximately 3,000 lottery retailers statewide. Each ticket costs $10 and includes a unique six-digit number. Players win if the number on their ticket matches one of 15,677 winning numbers announced on Jan. 1, 2025.

In addition to the two $1 million top prizes, the game includes the following prizes:

“Raffle tickets have sold out early every year, far before the New Year’s Eve deadline, and last year was no exception,” explained Adam Prock, Minnesota Lottery Director. “We sold out in a record 22 days, which didn’t even get us to Thanksgiving. This is one of our most popular gift-giving games, and tickets were gone before most people started their shopping so plan ahead to get in on the fun.”

The raffle raises funds for Minnesota Lottery beneficiaries, including important environmental projects located throughout the state. For more information about where the money goes, visit our website.

Playing Our Part: Since 1990, the lottery has generated more than $4.0 billion for programs that positively impact the lives of Minnesotans. More than $1.8 billion has helped preserve, restore and protect Minnesota’s environment through the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund, Game and Fish Fund and the Natural Resources Fund. Another $2.2 billion has helped fund state programs, including education, public safety and health and human services. Lottery dollars also support programs to help prevent and treat problem gambling.

SOURCE: Minnesota Lottery.