Quick answer: The New Hampshire Lottery — the oldest in the modern United States, launched in 1964 — runs Tri-State Megabucks (Mon/Wed/Sat, 7:59 PM ET), Gimme 5 (weeknights, 7:00 PM ET), Pick 3 and Pick 4 twice daily, plus Powerball and Mega Millions. New Hampshire has no state tax on winnings and gives winners a full year to claim.
New Hampshire lottery games and draw times
| Game | Format | Draw time (ET) | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-State Megabucks | 5 from 41 + Megaball | 7:59 PM | Mon, Wed, Sat |
| Gimme 5 | 5 from 39 | 7:00 PM | Mon–Fri |
| Pick 3 Day / Evening | 3 digits, 0–9 | 1:10 PM / 6:55 PM | Every day |
| Pick 4 Day / Evening | 4 digits, 0–9 | 1:10 PM / 6:55 PM | Every day |
| Powerball | 5 from 69 + Powerball | 10:59 PM | Mon, Wed, Sat |
| Mega Millions | 5 from 70 + Mega Ball | 11:00 PM | Tue, Fri |
Two of these are tri-state games shared with Maine and Vermont: Megabucks and Gimme 5. The three lotteries pool their players, which is how three small states support a rolling million-dollar jackpot between them.
Tri-State Megabucks: the state's jackpot game
Pick five numbers from 1 to 41 plus a Megaball from a separate pool. The jackpot rolls and has recently sat around $1.4 million. The prize chart runs nine tiers deep:
| Match | Prize |
|---|---|
| 5 + Megaball | Jackpot |
| 5 | $30,000 |
| 4 + Megaball | $1,300 |
| 4 | $150 |
| 3 + Megaball | $25 |
| 3 | $7 |
| 2 + Megaball | $5 |
| 2 | $2 |
| 1 + Megaball | $2 |
Playing online in New Hampshire
New Hampshire was an early mover on iLottery and sells draw-game tickets and e-instant games online to players physically located in the state. That makes it one of the more convenient states for online play — the full picture is in our iLottery state-by-state guide.
New Hampshire rules: tax, age and claims
- No state tax on lottery winnings. New Hampshire levies no broad income tax, so only federal withholding applies.
- One year to claim — more generous than the 180 days common elsewhere.
- Minimum age 18.
- Anonymity: not granted by default. A 2018 court case allowed a winner to claim through a trust after the ticket was signed, but the state's general rule is disclosure — see anonymity by state.
- Proceeds fund New Hampshire public education.
Quick answers
What games does the New Hampshire Lottery have?
Tri-State Megabucks, Gimme 5, Pick 3 and Pick 4 (day and evening), Powerball, Mega Millions, scratch tickets and online e-instants.
What time are New Hampshire lottery drawings?
Gimme 5 at 7:00 PM ET on weeknights, Tri-State Megabucks at 7:59 PM ET on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, and Pick 3/Pick 4 at 1:10 PM and 6:55 PM daily.
Does New Hampshire tax lottery winnings?
No. There is no state tax on lottery prizes in New Hampshire; federal tax still applies.
How long do you have to claim in New Hampshire?
One year from the drawing date.
Bottom line
The country's oldest modern lottery, two tri-state games shared with Maine and Vermont, no state tax and a full year to claim. Check tonight's numbers across every New Hampshire game, or go straight to Tri-State Megabucks.
Games, draw times and state rules verified against Lottery Atlas data, September 2026. Play responsibly — 1-800-GAMBLER.
