Sweepstakes in St. Louis, MO: Updated 2026 List for Local Winners
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St. Louis 2026 prize list with open raffles, drawing dates, age limits and entry steps for local entrants before deadlines pass.
St. Louis, Missouri residents have several sweepstakes, drawings and raffles tied to 2026 winners and open entries. This updated 2026 list covers local lottery winners, second-chance drawings, sports trips and charity raffles.
A sweepstakes is a chance-based prize offer where winners are drawn at random. Dates, age, location and entry limits matter, so check the sponsor rules beside each benefit before entering.
Verification note: Program terms and availability can change. This page was checked against linked sources on October 04, 2026.
What did St. Louis players win in 2026?
The Missouri Lottery reported on Jan. 21, 2026 that a St. Louis County player claimed a $339,000 Show Me Cash jackpot from the Dec.
26 drawing. The prize was a draw-game jackpot, separate from instant Scratchers games. The Missouri Lottery also reported, in an item updated in June 2026, that a St.
Louis player claimed a $250,000 Crossword Scratchers top prize. The winning ticket was bought at Crownway Mart, 8501 Morganford Road. Those two results show different paths to a prize: a jackpot from a numbered drawing and a top prize from a Scratcher.
Non-winning tickets from both types can still matter for second-chance drawings.
How do second-chance drawings work?
Missouri Lottery's My Lottery Players Club lets players scan or upload Scratchers and draw tickets for Points for Drawings. Points can be used for drawings and second-chance drawings for cash or travel, as described in the Missouri Lottery app listing. Keep the physical ticket until points post to the account.
A ticket entered once for points may also carry a separate second-chance entry, depending on the stated drawing. This is a chance to win, not a set benefit. Losing tickets gain value only if the player joins the club, collects points and enters an active drawing before its deadline.
Which sports trips were tied to St. Louis teams?
Explore St. Louis ran an Ultimate Cardinals Weekend Sweepstakes Aug. 18-25, 2026.
The award listed four game tickets with batting-practice viewing, hotel, a $250 Visa card and attraction tickets. The St. Louis Blues and Circa Sports offered two fans a Las Vegas trip for each Enterprise Center home win during the rest of the 2025-26 season, according to the Blues announcement.
That structure links the number of awards to home wins, not a fixed prize pool. Team-linked offers often limit entry by age, residence and entry period. The Aug.
18-25 Cardinals entry window has passed, so readers should look for the winner notice and any new sponsor posting.
What charity and retail entries are listed for fall 2026?
Stray Rescue of St. Louis sells First Pitch Raffle tickets at $25 each or five for $100. The group states that 100% goes to the Stracks medical-emergency fund, per the Stray Rescue First Pitch page.
A raffle requires purchase and gives a chance to win, not a free item. Keep the receipt and ticket number, since charity raffles often notify winners by the contact on the order. Shady Rays' Pair & Pour Sweepstakes runs Sept.
29, 2026 to the drawing on Oct. 27, 2026. It is open to U.S.
residents age 21 and older, with free entry by form and up to 25 entries by purchase, under the Pair & Pour rules. Free entry by form means no purchase is necessary, while paid entries raise the entry count to the stated cap.
What should you check before you enter?
Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued Sept. 18, 2026 cease-and-desist letters to six prediction-market operators. The attorney general's office said sports event contracts are unlicensed sports wagering requiring a state license and age 21 or older.
That action does not change lottery drawings or licensed sweepstakes rules. It is a reminder to separate chance-based prize entries from sports-wagering products.
- Check age: Pair & Pour requires 21 or older; other offers set their own age line.
- Check dates: note entry start, entry close and drawing date.
- Check place and cost: confirm St. Louis or U.S. eligibility, and whether entry is by free form, ticket scan or paid raffle ticket.
- Check prize form: travel, tickets, cards and cash each carry different redemption steps.