With close to 10,000 Walgreens, customers flock to these stores to buy almost everything from prescriptions to groceries.
However, you may be wondering if your local Walgreens sells lottery tickets. If so, here is a complete guide with everything you need to know!
Does Walgreens Sell Lottery Tickets?
Yes, Walgreens does sell Mega Millions and Powerball lottery tickets at over 9,000 locations throughout the U.S. The price of lottery tickets from Walgreens starts at $2 per draw. States including Nevada, Alaska, Hawaii, Alabama, and Utah, unfortunately, do not sell lottery tickets within Walgreens stores.
If you want to learn more about the states that allow lottery ticket sales, how to actually buy the tickets, and the requirements you need to meet, keep on reading!
In Which States Does Walgreens Sell Lottery Tickets?
Walgreens stores sell lottery tickets in all states except those that do not participate in the national lotteries. The states that do not participate include:
- Nevada
- Alaska
- Hawaii
- Alabama
- Utah
So if you belong to one of these states, you will not find lottery tickets being sold in Walgreens stores.
However, people in all other states as well as the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands can buy lottery tickets at Walgreens stores.
Which Lottery Tickets Does Walgreens Sell?
Walgreens stores sell both the Powerball and Mega Millions lottery tickets in states that participate in these games.
How Can You Buy Lottery Tickets At Walgreens?
Before heading to the local Walgreens, you need to make sure you have an ID card to show as proof of age and enough cash to buy the number of plays you want (multiples of $2).
Next, go to the counter and inform the cashier that you want to buy a lottery ticket. If the ticket is to be processed over the counter, you will be asked to either:
- Select five numbers from 1-69 and one number from 1-26, or
- Accept numbers randomly generated by a computer.
After that, you will have to select the number of plays you want to participate in and make the payment. The cashier will print your ticket and hand it to you.
Additionally, to buy lottery tickets at Walgreens stores, you need to be above the age of 18 (legal age).
What Is The Minimum Cost Of A Lottery Ticket?
Both Powerball and Mega Millions lotteries have a minimum price of $2 for a single-play ticket. So for $2, you get to compete in one draw. The more multiples of $2 you buy, the more draws you can participate in.
If you want to know more, you can also read our posts on whether or not Walgreens sells newspapers, if Walgreens sells Ulta gift cards, and if Walgreens has ATMs.
Conclusion
Walgreens does indeed sell Powerball and Mega Millions lottery tickets to people above the age of 18. You will be able to buy these in all U.S. states, Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands but not in Nevada, Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, and Utah.
