Frequently Asked Questions
Answers about games, draws, and LotteryLab's tools.
How much taxes am I liable to pay after winning the Washington Lotto? +
The Washington Lottery is liable to withhold 24 percent federal withholding tax for prizes greater than $5,000 if the winner is a citizen of the U.S. with a valid Social Security number.
As a Washington Lotto winner, can I remain anonymous? +
Washington Lottery winners cannot remain anonymous by any chance, because the lottery is subject to the public records. The lottery provides the winner’s name, city of residence, game won, date won and amount won.
How much is the top prize for Washington Lotto? +
The top prize for Washington Lotto starts at $1 million. 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 Washington Lotto draws held? +
The Washington Lotto drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 08:00 p.m. PT. After the draw, entry closes at 7:45 p.m. No sales or validation of tickets can take place from 7:45 p.m. to 7:46 p.m., which is when a drawing break separates sales during draw periods.
Can I play the Washington Lotto numbers for consecutive draws? +
Yes, Washington Lotto offers the Multiple Drawings option, wherein you can play your numbers up to 25 consecutive draws.
How long do I have to claim my Washington Hit 5 prize? +
Your Washington Hit 5 prizes can be claimed within a period of 180 days from the date of the drawing. If not redeemed within the stipulated time, the winnings are fortified.
How much taxes am I liable to pay after winning the Washington Hit 5? +
The Washington Lottery is liable to withhold 24 percent federal withholding tax for prizes greater than $5,000 if the winner is a citizen of the U.S. with a valid Social Security number.
As a Washington Hit 5 winner, can I remain anonymous? +
Washington Lottery winners cannot remain anonymous by any chance, because the lottery is subject to the public records. The lottery provides the winner’s name, city of residence, game won, date won and amount won.
How much is the top prize for Washington Hit 5? +
The top prize for Washington Hit 5 starts at $1,00,000. If there are no winners, the prize amount keeps on rolling. If there is more than one top prize winner the jackpot is equally divided among them.
When is Washington Hit 5 draws held? +
Washington Hit 5 drawings are held every day at 08:00 p.m. PT. After the draw, entry closes at 7:45 p.m. No sales or validation of tickets can take place from 7:45 p.m. to 7:46 p.m., which is when a drawing break separates sales during draw periods.
Can I play the Washington Hit 5 numbers for more than one draw? +
Yes, Washington Hit 5 offers the Multiple Drawings option, wherein you can play your numbers up to 25 consecutive draws.
How long do I have to claim my Washington Match 4 prize? +
Your Washington Match 4 prizes can be claimed within a period of 180 days from the date of the drawing. If not redeemed within the stipulated time, the winnings are fortified.
How much taxes am I liable to pay after winning the Washington Match 4? +
The Washington Lottery is liable to withhold 24 percent federal withholding tax for prizes greater than $5,000 if the winner is a citizen of the U.S. with a valid Social Security number.
As a Washington Match 4 winner, can I remain anonymous? +
Washington Lottery winners cannot remain anonymous by any chance, because the lottery is subject to the public records. The lottery provides the winner’s name, city of residence, game won, date won and amount won.
How much is the top prize for Washington Match 4? +
The top prize for Washington Match 4 starts at $10,000. If there is more than one top prize winner the jackpot is not divided among them.
When is Washington Match 5 draws held? +
Washington Match 4 drawings are held every day at 08:00 p.m. PT. After the draw, entry closes at 7:45 p.m. No sales or validation of tickets can take place from 7:45 p.m. to 7:46 p.m., which is when a drawing break separates sales during draw periods.
Can I play the Washington Match 4 numbers for more than one draw? +
Yes, Washington Match 4 offers the Multiple Drawings option, wherein you can play your numbers up to 25 consecutive draws.
How to play and win West Virginia Cash25 Lottery? +
Playing and winning Cash 25 is super and fun! Just grab a Cash25 ticket worth $1, select 6 different numbers from a field of 1 to 25, and mark it on your playslip. Each Cash25 playslip comprises five panels labeled A through E. You have the option of playing 1,2,3,4 or all 5 panels and crack the lottery jackpot. If your selected Cash25 numbers match the drawn numbers, you bag the winning lottery prizes. Adding to your ways to win, the West Virginia Lottery gives you the option of playing your numbers for up to 24 consecutive draws by just marking the appropriate number of draws in the Multi-Draw section.
When are West Virginia Cash25 drawings held? +
The West Virginia Cash25 drawings are held every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 6:59 P.M. EST. You are eligible to purchase tickets approximately 10 minutes prior to the applicable drawing.
How much time do I have to claim my Cash25 Lottery prize? +
You have only 180 days from the date of the draw to claim your West Virginia Cash25 winnings. If not redeemed within the stipulated time, the winnings are fortified.
How can I find that I have won the West Virginia Cash25 Draw game? +
To check your winnings, you need to check the official Lottery website or app or visit the West Virginia Lottery Office for winning numbers and prizes. You can also catch the latest results on selected local news channels or newspapers.
Can I play my Cash25 numbers for future draws? +
Yes, you can play your West Virginia Cash25 numbers up to 24 consecutive draws. Marking the appropriate number of draws in the Multi-Draw will let you play your selected West Virginia Cash25 numbers for more than one drawing.
Can I remain anonymous, after winning the West Virginia Lottery Jackpot? +
The House Bill 2982, effective from January 1, 2019, allows the winners of State Lottery Draw Games to remain anonymous with respect to personal contact information, name, and likeness, providing that the prize is equal to or exceeding $1 million dollars. Any lottery winner who chooses to remain anonymous has to pay 5% of the winning to the State Lottery Fund.
How to play and win Wisconsin Megabucks? +
Playing and winning Wisconsin Megabucks is super thrilling and rewarding at the same time. You just have to purchase a Megabucks ticket worth $1, select 6 numbers from a pool of 1 to 49, and mark it on your playslip. You get to play a minimum of two panels for $1. Or opt for Quick Pick if you prefer playing numbers randomly generated by the terminal. If your selected Megabucks numbers match the drawn numbers, you crack the winning lottery prizes. Adding more to your ways to win the Wisconsin Lottery also gives you the option of playing your numbers for multiple drawings, i.e, for up to 8 consecutive draws thereby increasing your possibilities to win. The lottery also gives you the option of winning instant lottery prizes up to $250 by asking your lottery retailer for EZ Match.
What is the cut-off time for the sale of Wisconsin Megabucks lottery tickets? +
The Wisconsin lottery holds the Megabucks draws every Wednesday and Saturday after 9:00 p.m. You are eligible to purchase the lottery tickets before 9:00 p.m.