Most lottery sites stop at the winning numbers. For each of Minnesota's 3 draw games we publish the exact odds from the game's own number matrix, the full prize table, and where the prizes are fixed, the expected value per dollar — the figure that says what a ticket is really worth.
The most winnable game in Minnesota
Of the 3 Minnesota draw games we track, North 5 has the shortest odds on its top prize at 1 in 278,256 ($1 a play). Shorter odds mean a smaller prize — that is the trade every lottery makes — but it is the game in Minnesota where the top prize is least out of reach. Compare every state.
Every Minnesota draw game
| Game | Ticket | Draws | Top-prize odds | Archive | Latest draw |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gopher 5 | $1 | Mon · Wed · Fri | 1 in 1,533,939 | 3,117 since 2005 | August 24, 2026 |
| North 5 | $1 | Daily | 1 in 278,256 | 597 since 2025 | August 24, 2026 |
| Pick 3 | $0.50 or $1 | Daily | — | 10,098 since 1995 | August 24, 2026 |
We hold 13,812 Minnesota draws in total. Odds come from each game's published number matrix, not from a model; where a game's lower tiers are pari-mutuel we show odds only rather than invent a value per dollar.
Which numbers come up most in Pick 3?
Across 10,098 Pick 3 draws on its current 0–9 number pool (since 1995), the most-drawn numbers are 4 (3137), 5 (3107), 1 (3071), 2 (3041), 8 (3020). The least-drawn are 9 (3013), 7 (3011), 0 (2990), 6 (2963), 3 (2941).
The commonest number leads the rarest by about 7% — and that means nothing. Across this many draws ordinary random variation produces spreads of roughly this size; a fair game would almost never land every number on an identical count. No number is "due", and none of this predicts the next draw. We only count draws from the game's current number pool, because earlier draws used a different one and mixing them invents a pattern that was never there. We tested whether hot numbers actually win.
Latest Minnesota results
- Gopher 5 — August 24, 2026: 5 11 15 36 45
- North 5 — August 24, 2026: 12 14 20 27 28
- Pick 3 — August 24, 2026: 4 0 3
Straight from each game's archive, refreshed after every draw. Full history and number-frequency statistics are on each game's page.
National games played in Minnesota
Minnesota players can also buy the multi-state games, which we cover in more depth than any state game because they publish per-tier winner counts — letting us estimate how many tickets are in play and the odds a jackpot is shared. See Powerball, Mega Millions, Lotto America, or how tonight's draw ranks against history.
Not affiliated with the Minnesota Lottery or any lottery operator. Figures are derived from published odds and results; always check the official source before claiming a prize. For information and entertainment only — not financial or gambling advice. You must be 18+ to play (21+ in some states). If gambling is a problem for you or someone you know, call 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537).