Players of Maine State Lottery games must be 18 years or older to buy or redeem tickets, which can be purchased at retailers throughout the state. Minors cannot buy tickets, but they can win prizes, which will be paid to the minor's guardian.

By law a minimum of 45% of lottery sales must be returned to players in the form of prizes - in the 2008 fiscal year the figure was 63%. In that same year almost $50 million from lottery sales was transferred to the state's General Fund, which supports over 250 and agencies and programs, and over $800,000 went to the Outdoor Heritage Fund.

Of the 3 members of the lotteries in the Tri-State area, Maine had, as at 2007, the most jackpot winners - 196, to New Hampshire's 155 and Vermont's 79.

Maine State Lottery advise that as soon as possible after purchasing your ticket you should sign the back of the ticket, as if tickets are unsigned anyone in possession of a winning ticket may file a claim.

Winners have 1 year after the date of the draw in which to make their prize claim.

Prizes are not exempt from Federal tax, and by law, for prizes more than $5,000 Maine State Lottery must withhold 25% for Federal Income taxes. Additionally, for prizes over $5,000, 5% State Tax is withheld.