Louisiana Lotto began in January 1992; it draws 6 of 40 numbers. In 1995, the LLC began paying Louisiana Lotto jackpots as cash instead of a 20-year annuity. It offers a pari-mutuel jackpot of at least $250,000 that keeps growing until it is won. In 1998, a $3 prize level for matching 3 of the 6 numbers was added, decreasing the odds to 1 in 30. The game is structured to average $2,000 and $50 for the match 5 and match 4 prize levels respectively.