When do they draw lottery numbers

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The machines are completely separate from the system that generates tickets, so the number of winners or where the winning tickets were sold is not known until after the drawing has occurred. Encased in locked cabinets, each automated drawing machine is essentially a tamper-proof, stand-alone computer equipped only to perform random number generation. The devices pass independently verified and internationally benchmarked batteries of tests for producing random results.

Prior to each drawing, the machine to be utilized is randomly selected. The drawing system also utilizes several encryption algorithms to ensure randomness and security of the data, which is tested continuously. Finally, the system selects the winning numbers based on the game matrix parameters from the tested and secure raw data, displays them on the animated display console and writes them to a log file. The official results are also printed and signed off on by both the Lottery drawing official and the legislative auditor overseeing the drawing.

The Lottery also posts the winning numbers on its website following the drawings each night after winning data is verified. The public is welcome to attend any drawing, but must reserve a seat by contacting the Lottery during regular business hours. Louisiana-based drawings are held every day beginning at approximately p.

Powerball, a multistate game, is conducted live at p. Mega Millions, a multistate game, is conducted live at 10 p. Tuesday's winning Mega Millions numbers were 24, 28, 42, 60, 64 and the Megaball was 8.

The Megaplier number was 4. Mega Millions and Powerball drawings are televised locally on Fox Powerball numbers are drawn at p.

EST every Wednesday and Saturday. Mega Millions numbers are drawn at 11 p. EST every Tuesday and Friday. Find out where to watch the drawings on your local TV station by heading to your state lottery's webpage.

If you'd rather look online, Powerball's drawing is streamed here ; some websites offer live streaming video of Mega Millions drawings, and Mega Millions' official YouTube channel posts its video soon after the live event. The odds of buying a winning Powerball ticket are 1 in The odds of hitting the jackpot are 1 in ,, Jackpot Winners. Next drawing. Last 3 Drawings.

Search Past Drawings. Start Date. End Date. Total Number of Winners Draw Date:. Power Play. The Power of 9. All prizes are set cash amounts, except the Grand Prize.