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Colorado Lotto+ winner claims $3.12M jackpot in record 2026 draw

One ticket defied 3.8 million odds to secure a life-changing payout. Now, the winner faces a choice: annuity or lump sum?

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The image shows a poster on the wall of a building with a lot of money on it. The poster has text and numbers written on it, likely advertising a lottery.

Colorado Lotto+ winner claims $3.12M jackpot in record 2026 draw

A Colorado Lotto+ player has claimed a $3.12 million jackpot, marking one of the state's biggest wins this fiscal year. The prize was drawn on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, with the winner now deciding between a full annuity or a reduced lump sum payout. The winning ticket matched all six main numbers—7, 8, 27, 28, 32, and 34—along with the 'Plus' numbers 1, 11, 17, 26, 33, and 39. The odds of hitting this jackpot stood at 1 in 3,838,380. This latest victory follows another major win of $3.33 million on February 5, 2026.

The winner can opt for annual payments totalling $3,120,760 or take a one-time lump sum of $1,560,380. Proceeds from Colorado's Jackpot games fund outdoor initiatives, including parks, wildlife conservation, and public recreation spaces. Before this draw, no Colorado jackpots had exceeded $3 million in fiscal year 2026. Online searches had even mistakenly directed users to European lotteries like Eurojackpot and German Lotto instead of local results.

This win ranks among the largest in Colorado for 2026. The funds generated from ticket sales will continue supporting outdoor projects across the state. The winner's choice of payment method will determine whether they receive the full jackpot over time or a smaller upfront amount.

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