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Which South Dakota lottery game has the best odds?
Dakota Cash has the best overall odds of any South Dakota draw game at 1 in 7.20, and the best jackpot odds at 1 in 324,632. Overall odds are the chance of winning any prize on one play; lower numbers mean better chances.
| Game | Price | Overall odds | Top prize odds | Current jackpot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Cash | $1 | 1 in 7.20 | 1 in 324,632 | $100,000 |
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How do South Dakota games compare with Powerball and Mega Millions?
Powerball and Mega Millions are sold in South Dakota and every other lottery state. Their jackpots are far larger, and so are the odds against winning them.
| Game | Price | Overall odds | Jackpot odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powerball | $2 | 1 in 24.87 | 1 in 292,201,338 |
| Mega Millions | $5 | 1 in 23.07 | 1 in 290,472,336 |
Compare every national game, including Millionaire for Life and Lotto America, in the lottery odds guide.
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How these South Dakota odds are calculated
Overall odds add up the chance of every prize tier in a game's published prize table, or use the lottery's stated overall odds when it publishes one. Top prize odds are the odds of matching every number. Draw-time versions of the same game (midday and evening) share the same odds, so each game appears once. Keno-style games are left out because their odds depend on how many spots you pick, and Double Play add-ons are covered under their main game.
Better odds do not mean better value. Smaller games pay smaller prizes, and every game returns less than it costs on average. To see what a prize is worth after tax, use the South Dakota lottery tax calculator.
South Dakota Lottery Odds FAQ
Short answers about which South Dakota games have the best odds and how they compare with national games.
Which South Dakota lottery game has the best odds?
Dakota Cash has the best overall odds of the South Dakota draw games at 1 in 7.20, meaning about one play in 7 wins some prize. Most of those wins are the smallest prizes.
Which South Dakota game has the best jackpot odds?
Dakota Cash has the best top-prize odds of the South Dakota draw games at 1 in 324,632. For comparison, the Powerball jackpot is 1 in 292,201,338.
Are South Dakota games easier to win than Powerball?
Yes. South Dakota's own draw games use smaller number pools, so their jackpot odds are far better than Powerball's 1 in 292,201,338. Their top prizes are much smaller too.
Do Quick Picks change the odds?
No. Every valid combination has the same chance of being drawn. Choosing a game with smaller number pools is the only way to get better odds per play.
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