Lottery Results for May 13, 2026

May 14, 2026, 07:30
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Introduction

This report shows the lottery results for Missouri, Washington, and Massachusetts on May 13, 2026.

Main Body

The Powerball numbers were the same in all three states. The numbers were 22-31-52-56-67. The Powerball was 15 and the multiplier was 2. Other games had different numbers. Missouri Pick 3 was 2-6-1. Washington Pick 3 was 7-1-0. Massachusetts Numbers Game was 5-6-4-0. In Missouri and Washington, you can get prizes under $600 at a store. For more money, you must send a letter or go to an office. You must show a photo ID card.

Conclusion

The lottery finished on May 13, 2026. People can now claim their prizes.

Learning

🧩 The "Must" Rule

In this text, we see a very important word for beginners: must.

When you see must, it means you have no choice. It is a requirement.

Examples from the text:

  • "You must send a letter"
  • "You must show a photo ID card"

How to use it (Simple Pattern): Person β†’ must β†’ action

  • I β†’ must β†’ study.
  • He β†’ must β†’ wait.
  • We β†’ must β†’ go.

🌍 Location Words

Notice how the text talks about places. We use in for states or cities.

  • In Missouri
  • In Washington
  • In Massachusetts

If you are talking about a building or a city, use in.

  • Example: I am in New York. I am in the office.

Vocabulary Learning

lottery
a game where people buy tickets and hope to win money
Example:She bought a lottery ticket every Sunday.
lottery (n.)
A game of chance where people buy tickets hoping to win money.
Example:She bought a lottery ticket hoping to win big.
results
the outcome or information about what happened
Example:The results of the election were announced yesterday.
results (n.)
The outcome or findings of a test or event.
Example:The exam results were announced yesterday.
report
a written statement giving information about something
Example:He wrote a report about the meeting.
report (n.)
A written or spoken account of information.
Example:He gave a report on the company's sales.
shows
to present or display information
Example:The TV shows the lottery results.
shows (v.)
To display or present information.
Example:The video shows how to bake a cake.
numbers
digits that represent a value
Example:The lottery numbers were 22, 31, 52, 56, 67.
states (n.)
Regions or territories within a country.
Example:California is a state in the U.S.
same
identical; not different
Example:All three states had the same numbers.
numbers (n.)
Digits that represent quantity.
Example:The phone numbers are on the list.
multiplier
a factor that increases a value
Example:The multiplier was 2, doubling the prize.
games (n.)
Activities with rules for entertainment.
Example:We played board games at the party.
different
not the same; varied
Example:Other games had different numbers.
prizes (n.)
Rewards given for winning.
Example:The contest offers prizes for the best entries.
prizes
rewards given for winning
Example:They can collect their prizes at the store.
store (n.)
A shop where goods are sold.
Example:I bought groceries at the store.
store
a shop where goods are sold
Example:The prizes can be claimed at a local store.
money (n.)
Currency used for buying goods.
Example:She saved money for her trip.
letter
a written message sent to someone
Example:You must send a letter to claim the prize.
letter (n.)
A written message sent to someone.
Example:He wrote a letter to his friend.
office
a place where people work or do business
Example:You can go to an office to claim your prize.
office (n.)
A place where work is done.
Example:She works in a government office.
photo
a picture taken with a camera
Example:You must show a photo ID card.
photo (n.)
A picture taken with a camera.
Example:He showed his photo to the class.
ID
identification; proof of identity
Example:You need an ID card to prove who you are.
card (n.)
A small piece of plastic used for identification.
Example:Show me your ID card.
claim
to say that something is true or to request something you are entitled to
Example:You can claim your prize after the lottery ends.
finished (adj.)
Completed or ended.
Example:The project is finished.
claim (v.)
To state that something is true or to ask for a right.
Example:He will claim his prize at the office.
people (n.)
Human beings in general.
Example:People enjoy the festival.
output (n.)
The result or product of a process.
Example:The machine's output is efficient.