The South Dakota Lottery has announced the winning numbers for April 8, 2025, revealing a mix of excitement for players hoping to strike it rich. The results for the Mega Millions and Lucky For Life games were released, and they are sure to have lottery enthusiasts buzzing.
The winning Mega Millions numbers from the April 8 drawing are 10, 16, 50, 60, 61, with the Mega Ball being 17. These numbers have the potential to change someone's life, as the Mega Millions jackpot continues to grow, drawing in players from all over the state.
In addition to the Mega Millions, the Lucky For Life numbers for the same date are 03, 28, 32, 44, 48, with the Lucky Ball being 12. This game offers players the chance to win a lifetime of $1,000 a day for life, making it a popular choice among lottery fans.
For those wondering how to claim their prizes, the South Dakota Lottery provides clear instructions. Prizes of $100 or less can be claimed directly at any South Dakota Lottery retailer, making it convenient for smaller winners. However, for prizes over $100, winners must submit a claim to the Lottery office. This can be done by mailing a signed winning ticket along with a claim form to 711 E. Wells Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501.
Jackpot-winning tickets for Dakota Cash or Lotto America, as well as top prize-winning tickets for Lucky For Life, must be presented in person at a Lottery office. Notably, any jackpot-winning Powerball or Mega Millions ticket also requires an in-person visit to the Lottery office in Pierre.
As for the drawing schedule, the South Dakota Lottery holds Powerball drawings at 9:59 p.m. CT on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. Mega Millions drawings take place at 10 p.m. CT on Tuesdays and Fridays. Lucky For Life drawings are held daily at 9:38 p.m. CT, while Lotto America and Dakota Cash drawings occur on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays at 9:15 p.m. and 9 p.m. CT, respectively.
Meanwhile, in Tennessee, the Lottery has also announced its winning numbers for April 8, 2025. The Mega Millions numbers mirror those of South Dakota, with the same winning combination of 10, 16, 50, 60, 61, and Mega Ball 17. This coincidence adds an interesting twist to the lottery landscape.
The Tennessee Lottery also reported winning numbers for its Cash4Life game, with the lucky numbers being 01, 03, 05, 16, 44, and Cash Ball 04. Additionally, players in Tennessee can check their luck with the Cash 3 and Cash 4 games, which had various winning combinations throughout the day.
For those curious about the Cash 3 results, the morning numbers were 5, 6, 5 with a Wild of 2; midday numbers were 8, 0, 4 with a Wild of 4; and evening numbers were 2, 2, 6 with a Wild of 6. The Cash 4 numbers for the same day were 8, 0, 6, 6 (Wild: 6) in the morning, 8, 8, 3, 4 (Wild: 4) at midday, and 4, 0, 8, 0 (Wild: 8) in the evening.
The Daily Tennessee Jackpot numbers announced were 05, 11, 12, 28, 29, adding to the excitement of the day for lottery players across the state.
Claiming prizes in Tennessee is straightforward. All retailers will redeem prizes up to $599, while winners of larger amounts can submit their winning tickets through the mail or in person at designated Tennessee Lottery offices. For mail claims, winners should send a winning lottery ticket, a copy of a government-issued ID, and proof of social security number to P.O. Box 290636, Nashville, TN 37229.
In-person claims can be made at various locations, including the Nashville Headquarters & Claim Center, Knoxville District Office, Chattanooga District Office, and Memphis District Office. Each location has specific hours and can cash prizes of different amounts.
As the excitement continues, players are reminded of the drawing schedule: Powerball is drawn at 9:59 p.m. CT on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays; Mega Millions at 10:00 p.m. CT on Tuesdays and Fridays; and Cash4Life daily at 9:15 p.m. CT, among other games.
On a related note, the Louisiana Lottery has also released its winning numbers for April 7, 2025. The Powerball winning numbers from that drawing were 20, 23, 48, 59, 66, with a Power Ball of 04 and a Power Play of 2. The Pick 3 numbers were 4, 0, 5, while the Pick 4 numbers were 2, 7, 1, 9, and the Pick 5 numbers were 7, 3, 1, 5, 8.
In Louisiana, all lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $600, while prizes over that amount must be claimed either by mail or in person at the Louisiana Lottery headquarters. The headquarters is located at 555 Laurel Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70801, and is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Lottery enthusiasts across the country are eagerly checking their tickets, hoping to join the ranks of the lucky winners. With substantial jackpots up for grabs and various games to play, the thrill of the lottery continues to captivate players in South Dakota, Tennessee, Louisiana, and beyond.
