Hawaii Lottery
Hawaii has no state lottery — here's where residents can play Powerball and Mega Millions.
Does Hawaii Have a Lottery?
No. Hawaii is one of five U.S. states with no state-run lottery, so Powerball, Mega Millions, and scratch-off tickets are not sold within Hawaii. Residents typically cross into a neighboring state to play. You must be physically present in a participating state to buy a ticket and claim any prize there.
Other States
Hawaii does not run a state lottery, so Powerball and Mega Millions tickets are not sold within Hawaii. This page explains what that means for Hawaii residents and where they can legally play.
Hawaii is one of five U.S. states with no state-run lottery. Powerball and Mega Millions tickets are not sold in-state; residents typically cross into a neighboring state to play.
Does Hawaii Have a Lottery?
No. Hawaii is one of the five U.S. states — along with Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada, and Utah — that do not operate a state lottery. As a result, no Powerball, Mega Millions, or scratch-off tickets are sold at retailers inside Hawaii.
Where Hawaii Residents Play
Hawaii residents who want to play Powerball or Mega Millions typically cross into a neighboring state that sells tickets. Anyone physically present in a participating state may buy a ticket and claim a prize there, regardless of where they live.
Powerball & Mega Millions Basics
Powerball is drawn Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 PM ET; Mega Millions is drawn Tuesday and Friday at 11:00 PM ET. The winning numbers are the same in every participating state.
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Hawaii Lottery — Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Hawaii have a state lottery?
- No. Hawaii is one of five U.S. states with no state-run lottery, so Powerball, Mega Millions, and scratch-off tickets are not sold inside Hawaii.
- Can Hawaii residents play Powerball?
- Yes. Hawaii residents can buy Powerball or Mega Millions tickets in any participating state and claim any prize there. You must be physically present in a participating state to purchase a ticket.
- When are Powerball and Mega Millions drawn?
- Powerball is drawn Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 PM ET. Mega Millions is drawn Tuesday and Friday at 11:00 PM ET. Winning numbers are identical in every participating state.