South Dakota Millionaire for Life Numbers
Find South Dakota’s latest Millionaire for Life results for Tuesday, May 12, 2026 right on this page, along with a helpful play guide, prize claim details, and everything you need to know about the game in the Mount Rushmore State.
Millionaire for Life is a popular multi-state lottery offering a top prize of $1 million per year for life and a second-tier prize of $100,000 per year for life. Both annuity prizes are guaranteed for a minimum of 20 years, making them truly life-changing wins.
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| Playstyle | Prize Per Winner | SD Winners | Total Winners | Prize Fund |
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| Match 5 plus Millionaire Ball |
$1,000,000.00 a year for life |
0 | 0 | $0.00 |
| Match 5 |
$100,000.00 a year for life |
0 | 0 | $0.00 |
| Match 4 plus Millionaire Ball | $7,500.00 | 0 | 1 | $0.00 |
| Match 4 | $500.00 | 0 | 17 | $0.00 |
| Match 3 plus Millionaire Ball | $250.00 | 1 | 171 | $250.00 |
| Match 3 | $50.00 | 6 | 878 | $300.00 |
| Match 2 plus Millionaire Ball | $25.00 | 19 | 3,309 | $475.00 |
| Match 2 | $8.00 | 78 | 15,797 | $624.00 |
| Match 1 plus Millionaire Ball | $8.00 | 147 | 21,838 | $1,176.00 |
| Totals | - | 251 | 42,011 | $2,825.00 |
SD Winner Ranking
SD Winners in the Last 5 Draws
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SD Payout Fund in the Last 5 Draws
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Past SD Winning Numbers
Stay up to date with the previous four draw results and prize-payouts below. Check how many SD players won in each prize tier and view total payouts from recent drawings.
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| Playstyle | Prize Per Winner | SD Winners | Prize Fund |
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| Match 5 + MB | $1,000,000 | 0 | $0 |
| Match 5 | $100,000 | 0 | $0 |
| Match 4 + MB | $7,500 | 0 | $0 |
| Match 4 | $500 | 0 | $0 |
| Match 3 + MB | $250 | 1 | $250 |
| Match 3 | $50 | 6 | $300 |
| Match 2 + MB | $25 | 19 | $475 |
| Match 2 | $8 | 78 | $624 |
| Match 1 + MB | $8 | 147 | $1,176 |
| Totals | - | 251 | $2,825 |
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| Playstyle | Prize Per Winner | SD Winners | Prize Fund |
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| Match 5 + MB | $1,000,000 | 0 | $0 |
| Match 5 | $100,000 | 0 | $0 |
| Match 4 + MB | $7,500 | 0 | $0 |
| Match 4 | $500 | 0 | $0 |
| Match 3 + MB | $250 | 0 | $0 |
| Match 3 | $50 | 9 | $450 |
| Match 2 + MB | $25 | 24 | $600 |
| Match 2 | $8 | 90 | $720 |
| Match 1 + MB | $8 | 161 | $1,288 |
| Totals | - | 284 | $3,058 |
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| Playstyle | Prize Per Winner | SD Winners | Prize Fund |
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| Match 5 + MB | $1,000,000 | 0 | $0 |
| Match 5 | $100,000 | 0 | $0 |
| Match 4 + MB | $7,500 | 0 | $0 |
| Match 4 | $500 | 0 | $0 |
| Match 3 + MB | $250 | 2 | $500 |
| Match 3 | $50 | 4 | $200 |
| Match 2 + MB | $25 | 22 | $550 |
| Match 2 | $8 | 107 | $856 |
| Match 1 + MB | $8 | 136 | $1,088 |
| Totals | - | 271 | $3,194 |
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| Playstyle | Prize Per Winner | SD Winners | Prize Fund |
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| Match 5 + MB | $1,000,000 | 0 | $0 |
| Match 5 | $100,000 | 0 | $0 |
| Match 4 + MB | $7,500 | 0 | $0 |
| Match 4 | $500 | 0 | $0 |
| Match 3 + MB | $250 | 2 | $500 |
| Match 3 | $50 | 8 | $400 |
| Match 2 + MB | $25 | 29 | $725 |
| Match 2 | $8 | 142 | $1,136 |
| Match 1 + MB | $8 | 194 | $1,552 |
| Totals | - | 375 | $4,313 |
How to Play Millionaire for Life in South Dakota
Buying a ticket in South Dakota is quick and convenient. Tickets cost $5 per play and are available at authorized lottery retailers statewide. Here’s how it works:
- Choose Your Numbers: Select 5 main numbers from 1 to 58, plus 1 Millionaire Ball from 1 to 5.
- Advance Plays: You can purchase entries for multiple future draws, so you don’t miss out.
- Watch the Draw: Drawings take place nightly at approximately 10:15 PM CT.
- Check Your Ticket: Come back to this page to find out if you’ve won. We also have a ticket checker that can tell you instantly if you’ve won.
How to Claim Prizes
How you claim prizes in South Dakota depends on its sum.
- Small Prizes (Up to $100): Can typically be claimed directly at authorized South Dakota lottery retailers.
- Mid-Level Prizes ($100.01 – $5,000): May be claimed at retailers or by submitting a claim form, depending on the prize amount and retailer capability.
- Large Prizes (Over $5,000): Must be claimed through the South Dakota Lottery office, either in person or by mail.
- Top Prizes (Jackpots): Jackpot prizes must be claimed in person at the South Dakota Lottery headquarters.
Claiming by Mail
To claim winnings by mail, send your signed ticket along with a completed claim form and valid identification to:
South Dakota Lottery
ATTN: Claims Department
711 E. Wells Avenue
Pierre, SD 57501
Claim Period
Prizes including Millionaire for Life jackpot annuity prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing.
Taxes
Lottery winnings in South Dakota are subject to federal taxes, but South Dakota does not impose a state income tax, meaning you keep more of your prize compared to many other states. Winnings over certain thresholds require completion of IRS forms such as a W-2G.
Anonymity
South Dakota generally does not allow full anonymity for lottery winners. Some winner information may be made public for transparency.
Cash Lump Sum Option
Winners of the top two prize tiers can choose between annuity payments or a one-time cash option:
- Match 5 + Millionaire Ball: Lump sum option of approximately $18 million.
- Match 5: Lump sum option of approximately $2.2 million.
South Dakota “for Life” History
The Millionaire for Life format builds on the success of multi-state draw games like Cash4Life. It was introduced to offer players larger, long-term prize options and attract a broader audience seeking steady income-style winnings.
Today, the game is available across hundreds of licensed retailers throughout South Dakota, continuing to grow in popularity due to its unique “for life” prize structure and strong payout potential.