News Summary
On October 5, 2025, the Louisiana Lottery revealed the winning numbers for Pick 3, Pick 4, and Pick 5 games, alongside major Mega Millions results. Players can claim prizes at retailers or by mail for larger amounts. A Powerball ticket sold in Louisiana won $150,000, as the jackpots for Mega Millions and Powerball continue to rise. The Lotto and Easy 5 games are also rolling over, enhancing the excitement for players.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana – The Louisiana Lottery announced the winning numbers for various draw games on October 5, 2025. The winning numbers for the Pick 3, Pick 4, and Pick 5 games are 4-9-5, 1-3-2-5, and 9-5-9-3-3, respectively. Players should check their tickets against these numbers as the lottery reminds winners of the prize redemption process.
On October 3, 2025, significant drawing results were also released. For the Mega Millions, the winning numbers were 18-19-38-54-57, with a Mega Ball of 19. The results for Pick 3 and Pick 4 on this date were 8-7-0 and 5-7-8-7, respectively, while Pick 5 resulted in 8-3-8-1-7.
Prizes up to $600 can be redeemed at any Louisiana Lottery retailer, making it convenient for many players. For prizes over $600, winners have the option to claim their prizes either by mail or in person at Louisiana Lottery offices. Notably, prizes exceeding $5,000 must be claimed in person. For mail-in claims, tickets should be sent in a single envelope to Louisiana Lottery Headquarters, located at 555 Laurel Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70801. For in-person claims, the Louisiana Lottery headquarters is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The contact number for the headquarters is (225) 297-2000.
Further, on October 1, 2025, a ticket sold in Louisiana earned a remarkable $150,000 in the Powerball drawing. At the time of this drawing, the estimated Powerball jackpot was $175 million, a sum that continues to grow after the previous jackpot win of $1.787 billion on September 6, 2025. The numbers drawn for this Powerball drawing included 08, 17, 22, 28, 55, and Powerball 14 with a Power Play of x3. Additionally, a winning ticket sold in Georgia matched all five white ball numbers resulting in a $1 million prize.
Approximately 3,000 Powerball tickets sold in Louisiana were winners, with 2,000 of those players opting for the Power Play feature. A single ticket sold at Circle K on Voters Road in Slidell matched four white balls and the Powerball, winning $150,000. Despite notable wins, no jackpot winner occurred in the Lotto game. With no winner, the Lotto prize is now rolling over to an estimated amount of $2.725 million for the next drawing. The Easy 5 game also saw no jackpot winner, although a ticket sold in Slidell recently won over $200,000 in a previous drawing.
Looking forward, the upcoming jackpot amounts are encouraging for players. The Mega Millions jackpot is currently estimated at $520 million, while the Powerball stands at $195 million. The Lotto will have an estimated prize of $2.75 million, and Easy 5 has a jackpot of $60,000. Players are encouraged to partake in a responsible manner; if anyone needs assistance with gambling issues, they can reach out for help at 1-877-770-STOP (7867).
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