Frequently Asked Questions
Answers about games, draws, and LotteryLab's tools.
What is the legal age to play Virginia Cash 5? +
When do the Virginia Cash 5 drawings take place? +
Virginia Cash 5 is drawn twice a day at 1:59 PM and 11 PM Eastern Time.
What is the Jackpot amount of $1 bet in Virginia Cash 5? +
$100,000 is the Jackpot amount on a $1 bet win in Virginia Cash 5. The overall odds of winning are 1 in 278,256. To win the Jackpot you need to match all the 5 winning numbers.
Where can I redeem my Virginia Cash 5 prizes above $600? +
For prizes more than $600, claim them at Virginia Lottery customer service center or one of the prize zones. You can also fill in a claim form available on the official website for easy processing.
What is Megabucks Plus? +
Megabucks Plus is a super exciting Jackpot Lottery game available exclusively in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont only. You can win cash prizes by matching your numbers with the drawn numbers.
How can I confirm the winning numbers? +
What is the legal age to play Megabucks Plus? +
When do the Megabucks Plus drawings take place? +
Where can I redeem my New Hampshire Megabucks prizes above $599? +
What is the minimum jackpot amount for Megabucks Plus? +
The minimum jackpot amount for Megabucks Plus is $4,300,000 and it increases after every draw when no winner is drawn. You will win the Jackpot when you match all the 5 numbers along with the Megaball number.
How is the prize calculated for a Straight/Box play style in Daily 3? +
The Straight/Box wager is equally divided between Box and Straight play styles. You can win by matching your numbers in exact order for Straight wager, or by matching them in any order for the Box wager.
Where and when can I play Daily 3? +
Daily 3 is available at all lottery retailers. The drawings take place twice daily and your entry must be done before 1 PM and 6:30 PM to be eligible for the draws.
How can I find that I have won the Draw game? +
To check your winnings, you need to look at the Lottery website for winning numbers and prizes. You can even download the California Lottery App and can scan your tickets to know about your numbers.
How much time do I have to claim my Daily 3 prize? +
You have only 180 days from the date of the draw to claim your Daily 3 winnings.
Can the prize for the ticket I bought in California be claimed in any other State? +
No, your winning ticket is redeemed only in the state where it was purchased.
What is the legal age to play Daily 3? +
The legal age to play Daily 3 is 18 years.
How is the prize calculated for a Straight/Box play style in Daily 4? +
The $1 wager of Straight/Box is equally divided between Box and Straight playstyles. You can win the game by matching all 4 numbers in an exact order i.e. Straight wager or in any order, which is the Box wager.
Where and when can I play Daily 4? +
Daily 4 is available at all lottery retailers. The drawings take place once daily and your entry must be done by 6:30 PM to be eligible for the draw.
How much time do I have to claim my Daily 4 prize? +
You have only 180 days from the date of the draw to claim your Daily 4 winnings.
Can the prize for the ticket I bought in California be claimed in any other State? +
No, your winning ticket is redeemed only in the state where it was purchased.
How can I claim my Daily 4 winnings? +
You can collect your Daily 4 winnings for up to $599, at any Lottery retailer. For prizes more than $599, you can claim the winnings at any Lottery District Office or by mail. You just need to fill the Claim Form, available at the Lottery District Office and official website.
How can I check the results of California Daily 4? +
After the drawing, you can check your numbers over the official website or visit the California lottery retailer, on selected TV news channels or selected newspapers. You can also check your winning numbers by downloading the California Lottery App. You can also scan your ticket and check using the Check-A-Ticket feature for Daily 4 drawings.
How much is the top prize for California Fantasy 5? +
A top prize for California Fantasy 5 starts between $60,000 to $80,000. If there are no winners, the prize amount keeps on rolling. If there are more than one top prize winners the jackpot is equally divided among them.
When are the California Fantasy 5 draws held? +
The Fantasy 5 drawings are held everyday after the entry closes at 6:30 p.m. No sales or validation of tickets can take place from 6:30 p.m. to 6:35 p.m., which is when a draw break separates sales during draw periods.
Are the Fantasy 5 winnings taxed? +
Prizes over $599 are subject to federal taxes. No local or state taxes are levied on the winnings.