Lottery fever swept across the United States on November 13, 2025, as players from coast to coast checked their tickets and held their breath, hoping to strike it rich. From the rolling plains of South Dakota to the bustling streets of California, state lotteries revealed the winning numbers for a dazzling array of games, each offering its own shot at instant fortune. For many, it was another night of anticipation, ritual, and, for a lucky few, celebration.
Let’s start in the Midwest, where the South Dakota Lottery’s Lucky For Life game drew the numbers 03-09-16-20-42, with the Lucky Ball 11. According to the South Dakota Lottery, Lucky For Life is drawn daily at 9:38 p.m. CT, giving hopefuls a nightly shot at a prize that, as the name suggests, could change their lives. Players who matched these numbers on November 13 faced a straightforward process to claim their winnings: prizes of $100 or less could be redeemed at any lottery retailer, while prizes of $101 or more required a claim form and a signed ticket sent to the Lottery’s headquarters in Pierre, or—if the prize was a jackpot—an in-person visit to the office.
Meanwhile, the Kansas Lottery had its own flurry of activity. The Pick 3 game, a favorite among regulars for its twice-daily draws, produced midday winning numbers of 8-2-8 and evening numbers of 7-8-1. The 2 By 2 game, another local staple, revealed Red Balls 10-26 and White Balls 02-26. And, echoing South Dakota, Kansas also posted the same Lucky For Life numbers: 03-09-16-20-42, Lucky Ball 11. For winners in Kansas, the prize claim process was clear-cut: prizes up to $599 could be redeemed at any retailer, while larger sums required a trip to the lottery office in Topeka or a claim by mail. The Kansas Lottery headquarters, open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., is equipped to cash prizes of any amount, ensuring winners can collect their windfall without delay.
Down in Mississippi, lottery players turned their attention to Match 5, Cash 3, Cash 4, and Cash Pop. The Match 5 draw yielded the numbers 04-06-11-13-29. Cash 3’s midday and evening draws produced 0-9-0 with Fireball 5, and 4-1-2 with Fireball 9, respectively. Cash 4 followed suit with midday numbers 0-2-8-8 (FB 5) and evening numbers 6-3-1-8 (FB 9). Cash Pop, a newer addition to the Mississippi Lottery lineup, delivered a midday winning number of 14 and an evening number of 01. As reported by the Mississippi Lottery, all these games are drawn daily, with 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 at both midday and evening times. Winners of up to $599 could claim their prizes at any authorized retailer, while prizes between $600 and $99,999 required a visit to headquarters in Flowood or a claim by mail. Big winners—those claiming $100,000 or more—needed to appear in person at headquarters, identification in hand, to collect their prize. All claims had to be made within 180 days of the drawing date, so time was of the essence.
Virginia, too, had its share of excitement. The Virginia Lottery’s Pick 3 game saw nighttime numbers of 6-4-8 with Fireball 0, and daytime numbers of 7-4-2 with Fireball 7. Pick 4 and Pick 5, both drawn at 1:59 p.m. and 11 p.m. daily, offered plenty of chances for players to test their luck. Pick 4’s night draw was 4-5-4-3 (FB 2), and day draw 6-9-0-0 (FB 2). Pick 5’s night numbers were 7-0-7-0-5 (FB 7), with day numbers 9-4-3-7-4 (FB 2). The Cash4Life game, drawn every night at 9 p.m., gave out the numbers 09-19-32-39-45 with Cash Ball 04. For those chasing smaller wins, Cash Pop’s five daily draws offered winning numbers: Coffee Break 01, Lunch Break 15, Rush Hour 04, Prime Time 03, and After Hours 02. Rounding out the offerings, Cash 5’s nightly draw landed on 15-16-25-33-37. The Virginia Lottery’s robust schedule, with multiple games and draws throughout the day, kept the energy high for players and retailers alike.
Traveling to the Deep South, the Louisiana Lottery posted its Pick 3, Pick 4, and Pick 5 results. On November 13, Pick 3’s winning numbers were 6-3-5; Pick 4 came in at 5-8-8-5; and Pick 5 delivered 4-5-6-1-2. Drawings for these games are held daily at 9:59 p.m. CT, according to the Louisiana Lottery, alongside Powerball, Mega Millions, Easy 5, and Lotto on select nights. Winners with tickets worth up to $600 could cash in at any retailer, while those with prizes over $600 had to submit their claim by mail or in person at a lottery office. Prizes over $5,000 required a personal visit to the Louisiana Lottery headquarters in Baton Rouge, with all the necessary paperwork and identification in tow.
Out west, the California Lottery kept players on their toes with its own suite of games. Daily 3’s midday draw was 4-2-0, and the evening draw was 2-7-4. The Daily Derby, a horse-racing themed game, saw 11 Money Bags finish first, 7 Eureka second, and 3 Hot Shot third, with a race time of 1:43.08. Fantasy 5, another California favorite, produced the winning numbers 06-10-17-23-35, while Daily 4’s numbers were 3-5-8-8. These games, with their unique twists and fast-paced draws, continue to attract a wide range of Californians dreaming of a big payout.
For all these lotteries, the mechanics of playing and winning are as much a part of the culture as the numbers themselves. Draw times, claim procedures, and prize thresholds are set by each state, reflecting both regulatory requirements and local traditions. Retailers serve as the front line for most small wins, while larger prizes funnel winners through centralized offices, adding a layer of anticipation—and sometimes anxiety—to the process.
Across the country, November 13, 2025, was just another day for most, but for a handful of lucky ticket holders, it may have marked a turning point. Whether it was the thrill of matching all five numbers, the satisfaction of a smaller win, or simply the joy of participating in a national pastime, the lottery continues to capture imaginations and inspire hope from state to state. In a world full of uncertainties, the simple act of checking a ticket remains a small, shared ritual of possibility.