On August 17, 2025, lottery players across the United States eagerly awaited the results of their favorite games, clutching tickets and hoping for a life-changing win. From the rolling plains of South Dakota to the bayous of Louisiana, and from Mississippi’s Delta to the Pacific Northwest, state lotteries revealed the latest winning numbers, while reminding players of the rules and procedures for claiming their prizes. The diversity of games and the thrill of possibility unite these states in a common ritual—one that, for a few lucky individuals, might just deliver a windfall.
According to the South Dakota Lottery, the Lucky For Life drawing on August 17 offered up the numbers 08-15-20-25-28, with the Lucky Ball being 03. For those unfamiliar, Lucky For Life is a daily draw game, with drawings held at 9:38 p.m. CT. The South Dakota Lottery also hosts Powerball (drawn at 9:59 p.m. CT on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays), Mega Millions (10 p.m. CT on Tuesdays and Fridays), Lotto America (9:15 p.m. CT on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays), and Dakota Cash (9 p.m. CT on Wednesdays and Saturdays). Each game offers its own set of rules and rewards, but the excitement is universal.
Claiming a prize in South Dakota is a straightforward process, though the steps vary depending on the size of the win. Prizes of $100 or less can be redeemed at any South Dakota Lottery retailer. For those who score $101 or more, the process shifts: winners must claim their prize directly from the Lottery, either by mail or, for the largest wins, in person. Jackpot-winning tickets for Dakota Cash or Lotto America, top prize-winning tickets for Lucky for Life, and second prizes for Powerball and Mega Millions all require an in-person visit to a Lottery office—specifically, for Powerball and Mega Millions, at the office in Pierre, SD. Winners are encouraged to sign their ticket and follow the instructions to ensure a smooth payout.
Meanwhile, the Mississippi Lottery unveiled a flurry of results for August 17. The Match 5 numbers drawn that night were 02-03-16-27-33. For Cash 3, the midday numbers were 6-4-0 with Fireball 8, and the evening numbers were 8-7-3 with Fireball 9. Cash 4 produced 5-8-3-2 with Fireball 8 at midday, and 7-0-7-0 with Fireball 9 in the evening. The Cash Pop game saw 04 drawn at midday and 01 in the evening. These games are drawn daily: Cash 3 and Cash 4 at 2:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., Match 5 at 9:30 p.m., and Cash Pop twice daily as well.
Mississippi’s claim process is designed with both convenience and security in mind. Winnings of $599 or less can be claimed at any authorized retailer. For prizes between $600 and $99,999, winners have the option to claim at the Mississippi Lottery Headquarters in Flowood or by mail, provided they submit a completed claim form, valid ID, and the original ticket. If the prize is $100,000 or more, the winner must appear in person at headquarters, bringing identification such as a government-issued photo ID and a Social Security card. For large prizes, the option of setting up an electronic funds transfer (EFT) is also available, offering added peace of mind. Importantly, all prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing date—a crucial deadline that every hopeful winner should note.
Heading to the Pacific Northwest, the Washington Lottery reported its own set of winning numbers for August 17, 2025. The Cash Pop game produced the number 08. Pick 3 delivered 7-2-5, while Match 4 resulted in 02-04-07-11. The Hit 5 numbers were 17-18-19-27-38, and the Keno game, which draws 20 numbers from a pool of 80, revealed a spread that included 01, 08, 17, 27, 30, 35, 42, 44, 47, 51, 53, 54, 55, 57, 60, 66, 71, 72, 77, and 80. Drawings for these games take place daily at 8 p.m. PT, while Powerball, Mega Millions, Lotto, and Powerball Double Play are scheduled throughout the week at their respective times.
Claiming a prize in Washington is relatively simple for smaller wins: prizes up to $600 can be redeemed at any lottery retailer. For anything above $600, winners can either mail in their signed ticket and claim form to the Washington Lottery Headquarters in Olympia or visit a regional office in person. In-person claims require not just the winning ticket, but also a photo ID and a Social Security card—plus a voided check if the winner prefers direct deposit. The state lottery’s website offers additional instructions and downloadable claim forms to streamline the process.
Down south, the Louisiana Lottery announced its Pick 3 numbers as 1-9-7, Pick 4 as 6-4-5-7, and Pick 5 as 1-6-5-5-9 for August 17, 2025. These games, along with others like Powerball, Mega Millions, Easy 5, and Lotto, are drawn daily at 9:59 p.m. CT, with the exception of Easy 5 and Lotto, which are drawn on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Louisiana’s lottery system is robust, and the daily drawings keep excitement high among players across the state.
Prize redemption in Louisiana follows a tiered approach. Prizes up to $600 can be claimed at any lottery retailer. For wins over $600, winners have the option to mail their signed ticket, completed claim form, and a photocopy of their valid ID to the Louisiana Lottery Headquarters in Baton Rouge, or to claim in person at any lottery office. However, prizes over $5,000 must be claimed at the main office in Baton Rouge. The office operates from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, providing a window for winners to collect their winnings and perhaps start planning how to spend them.
While the numbers are the heart of every lottery update, the process of claiming a prize is equally vital. Each state has its own nuances, but the core message is the same: sign your ticket, follow the instructions, and act promptly. The excitement of the draw is matched by the anticipation of the win, and for those lucky enough to hold a winning ticket, the next steps are critical to turning that piece of paper into real-world rewards.
From South Dakota’s Lucky For Life to Louisiana’s Pick 5, the August 17, 2025, drawings delivered hope, suspense, and—undoubtedly—a few celebrations. For everyone else, there’s always the next draw, and the enduring dream that the next set of numbers might just be theirs.
