The Montana Lottery, South Dakota Lottery, and North Carolina Lottery have all announced their winning numbers for April 16, 2025, offering participants a chance to win big. Here’s a detailed look at the results from each state’s lottery games.
In Montana, the winning Powerball numbers from the April 16 drawing were 20, 24, 42, 43, 49, with the Powerball being 19 and a Power Play of 3. The Lucky For Life numbers were 01, 34, 38, 43, 47, with a Lucky Ball of 03. Additionally, the winning Lotto America numbers were 02, 05, 45, 47, 48, with a Star Ball of 08 and an ASB of 02. For the Big Sky Bonus, the winning numbers were 13, 23, 26, 30, with a Bonus of 10. The Powerball Double Play numbers were 07, 36, 40, 47, 59, with a Powerball of 09, and the Montana Cash winning numbers were 13, 26, 28, 36, 40.
Drawings for the Montana Lottery are scheduled as follows: Powerball at 8:59 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday; Mega Millions at 9 p.m. MT on Tuesday and Friday; Lucky For Life at 8:38 p.m. MT daily; Lotto America at 9 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday; Big Sky Bonus at 7:30 p.m. MT daily; Powerball Double Play at 8:59 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday; and Montana Cash at 8 p.m. MT on Wednesday and Saturday.
In South Dakota, the winning Powerball numbers were identical to those in Montana: 20, 24, 42, 43, 49, with a Powerball of 19 and a Power Play of 3. The Lucky For Life winning numbers were also the same: 01, 34, 38, 43, 47, with a Lucky Ball of 03. The Lotto America winning numbers were 02, 05, 45, 47, 48, with a Star Ball of 08 and an ASB of 02. For Dakota Cash, the winning numbers were 05, 09, 11, 18, 30.
South Dakota Lottery drawings occur at the following times: Powerball at 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday; Mega Millions at 10 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday; Lucky For Life at 9:38 p.m. CT daily; Lotto America at 9:15 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday; and Dakota Cash at 9 p.m. CT on Wednesday and Saturday.
For those eager to claim their prizes in South Dakota, the process varies based on the amount won. Prizes of $100 or less can be claimed at any South Dakota Lottery retailer, while prizes of $101 or more must be claimed from the Lottery office. Winners can send a claim form and signed winning ticket by mail to the Lottery at 711 E. Wells Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501. 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. A jackpot-winning Powerball or Mega Millions ticket must also be presented in person at the Lottery office in Pierre.
Meanwhile, the North Carolina Lottery also shared its results for April 16, 2025. The winning Powerball numbers were again 20, 24, 42, 43, 49, with a Powerball of 19 and a Power Play of 3. The Lucky For Life winning numbers mirrored those from the other states: 01, 34, 38, 43, 47, with a Lucky Ball of 03. In addition, North Carolina players had the chance to win with Pick 3, where the Day numbers were 7, 4, 9, with a Fireball of 9, and the Evening numbers were 2, 0, 8, with a Fireball of 5. The winning Pick 4 numbers for Day were 8, 8, 4, 0, with a Fireball of 9, and for Evening, they were 3, 0, 8, 9, with a Fireball of 7. The winning Cash 5 numbers were 08, 12, 26, 32, 42, and the winning Double Play numbers were 01, 17, 25, 32, 38.
In North Carolina, all lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $599. For prizes over that amount, winners can submit their winning tickets through the mail or in person at North Carolina Lottery Offices. To claim by mail, winners must send a prize claim form, their signed lottery ticket, copies of a government-issued photo ID, and social security card to the North Carolina Education Lottery, P.O. Box 41606, Raleigh, NC 27629. For in-person claims, the ticket must be signed on the back, and the winner must fill out a prize claim form and deliver it along with the signed lottery ticket and ID to any of the North Carolina Lottery offices.
North Carolina Lottery drawings are held at these times: Powerball at 10:59 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday; Mega Millions at 11 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday; Lucky for Life at 10:38 p.m. daily; and Pick 3 and Pick 4 drawings at 3:00 p.m. and 11:22 p.m. daily, with Cash 5 also at 11:22 p.m. daily.
Lottery enthusiasts are encouraged to keep track of the winning numbers and stay updated on the latest lottery news. Whether you're playing for fun or dreaming of a jackpot, the excitement of the lottery continues to capture the imagination of many.
