On August 28, 2025, lottery enthusiasts across the United States eagerly awaited the latest results from a wide array of state-run games, each hoping their lucky numbers would deliver a life-changing windfall. From the rolling plains of South Dakota to the bustling cities of California and the historic streets of Virginia, lottery draws unfolded with anticipation, excitement, and, for a lucky few, celebration.
According to the South Dakota Lottery, the Lucky For Life numbers drawn that night were 08-10-17-23-33, with the Lucky Ball being 02. The state’s lottery, a staple for those with dreams of overnight riches, also reminded players that Powerball drawings occur at 9:59 p.m. CT on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, while Mega Millions is drawn at 10 p.m. CT on Tuesdays and Fridays. Lucky For Life, in particular, draws daily at 9:38 p.m. CT, and other games like Lotto America and Dakota Cash have their own weekly schedules. For those wondering how to claim a prize, South Dakota makes it straightforward: winnings of $100 or less can be redeemed at any authorized retailer, but larger prizes require a trip to a lottery office or submission by mail. As the official site notes, “Any jackpot-winning ticket for Dakota Cash or Lotto America, top prize-winning ticket for Lucky for Life, or for the second prizes for Powerball and Mega Millions must be presented in person at a Lottery office.”
Meanwhile, in Mississippi, the August 28 Match 5 numbers were 01-08-10-30-35, as reported by the Mississippi Lottery. For the ever-popular Cash 3, the midday draw yielded 5-9-3 with a Fireball of 8, while the evening numbers were 3-9-3 with a Fireball of 7. Cash 4 saw midday numbers 6-7-3-7 (FB 8) and evening numbers 5-6-7-7 (FB 7). Cash Pop, another daily favorite, delivered the number 12 for both midday and evening draws. Mississippi’s lottery system, still relatively young compared to some of its neighbors, has quickly become a fixture, with daily draws for Cash 3, Cash 4, Match 5, and Cash Pop at 2:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. CT. Claiming a prize is a matter of scale: up to $599 can be collected at any authorized retailer, prizes between $600 and $99,999 require a visit to headquarters or a mail-in claim, and anything $100,000 or above must be claimed in person with proper identification at the main office in Flowood.
Out west, the California Lottery reported its Daily 3 midday numbers as 6-9-2 and evening numbers as 4-1-7. The Daily Derby, a horse race-themed draw, saw 11 Money Bags finishing first, 10 Solid Gold second, and 2 Lucky Star third, with a race time of 1:41.38. Additionally, Fantasy 5’s winning combination was 14-21-23-33-36, and Daily 4 came up with 9-4-9-6. California’s lottery draws are a longstanding tradition, offering a variety of games and drawing times to suit every schedule and style of play.
Further north, the Washington Lottery’s Cash Pop number for August 28 was 05, while Pick 3 produced 3-7-3. The Match 4 draw yielded 04-06-20-21, and the Hit 5 game saw 03-09-22-25-30 as its winning numbers. Keno, a game with a multitude of possibilities, had a lengthy list of winning numbers including 06, 18, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28, 33, 35, 43, 48, 50, 54, 56, 60, 62, 70, 74, 78, and 80. The state’s lottery officials confirmed that most of these games are drawn daily at 8 p.m. PT, with Powerball and Lotto reserved for Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday evenings.
Virginia’s lottery scene was equally lively. On August 28, the Pick 3 night draw resulted in 4-3-3 with a Fireball of 4, and the day draw was 4-5-8 with Fireball 5. For Pick 4, the night numbers were 2-4-9-7 (FB 3), and the day numbers were 0-8-2-4 (FB 1). Pick 5’s night draw yielded 3-7-6-2-6 (FB 6), while the day draw was 4-4-3-0-1 (FB 8). Cash4Life, a multi-state game, produced 19-21-27-29-54 with Cash Ball 01. Virginia’s Cash Pop, with its series of draws throughout the day—Coffee Break (05), Lunch Break (05), Rush Hour (02), Prime Time (12), and After Hours (06)—offered multiple opportunities to win. The Cash 5 draw, another daily favorite, came up with 10-12-17-21-39. Drawings for Pick 3 and Pick 4 occur daily at 1:59 p.m. and 11 p.m., while Cash4Life and Cash 5 are drawn nightly. Virginia’s lottery has long been recognized for its variety and frequency, keeping players engaged around the clock.
In the Deep South, the Louisiana Lottery announced its Pick 3 winning numbers as 2-3-4, Pick 4 as 3-8-5-6, and Pick 5 as 8-3-7-4-0. All three games are drawn daily at 9:59 p.m. CT, aligning with the state’s Powerball and Mega Millions schedules, which fall on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday for Powerball and Tuesday and Friday for Mega Millions. Louisiana’s process for claiming winnings is clear: prizes up to $600 can be redeemed at retailers, those over $600 can be claimed by mail or in person, and anything above $5,000 must be handled at the Lottery office in Baton Rouge.
Claiming a lottery prize in any state involves a mix of anticipation and bureaucracy. Each lottery sets its own thresholds for how and where prizes can be claimed, often requiring mail-in forms, identification, and, for the biggest wins, an in-person visit. In Mississippi, for example, “Winners of large prizes may also have the option of setting up electronic funds transfer (EFT) for direct deposits into a bank account,” as the official lottery guidance explains. In Louisiana, the process includes signing and photocopying the ticket, completing a claim form, and providing identification.
The range of games and drawing times reflects both the diversity and the popularity of lottery play in the United States. Whether it’s the daily excitement of Pick 3 and Pick 4, the unique thrill of games like Daily Derby or Cash Pop, or the massive jackpots of Powerball and Mega Millions, there’s a game for every taste and schedule. Each state’s lottery not only offers the dream of instant wealth but also contributes to state revenues, supporting everything from education to infrastructure.
For those who didn’t see their numbers come up on August 28, there’s always the next draw—and the enduring hope that good fortune is just a ticket away. As the lottery’s familiar refrain goes, “Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results.”