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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers about games, draws, and LotteryLab's tools.

Can I purchase NY Lottery tickets for Win4 in advance? +

New York Lottery allows you to purchase tickets for up to 7 consecutive Win4 draws in advance, thereby increasing your chances to win the game.

How to win Washington Pick 3? +

Simply select 3 numbers from a field of 0 to 9, along with the desired play type, and mark it on your Washington Pick 3 playslip. Or you can opt for Quick Pick if you prefer playing randomly generated numbers by the terminal. If your selected lottery numbers match the drawn numbers according to the selected bet type, you bag the winning prizes.

How long do I have to claim my Washington Pick 3 prize? +

Your Washington Pick 3 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.

As a Washington Pick 3 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 Pick 3? +

Washington Pick 3 sets the top prize at $500 for a $1 wager. The play type you select actually determines the amount you will win.

When are the Washington Pick 3 draws held? +

Washington Pick 3 drawings are held every day at 08:00 p.m. PT. After the draw, the ticket 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 Pick 3 numbers for more than one draw? +

Yes, Washington Pick 3 offers the Multiple Drawings option, wherein you can play your numbers up to 25 consecutive draws.

How to play and win New York Take 5? +

Playing New York Take 5 is super fun and highly rewarding. Just grab a Take 5 ticket worth $1, select 5 numbers from a pool of 1 to 39, and mark it on your playslip. Or you also have the option of selecting Quick Pick, if you prefer playing randomly generated numbers by the terminal. If your selected numbers match the drawn numbers, you bag the winning lottery prizes. To make your game more exciting the NY Lottery also offers you add-on options like Instant Win, Play It Again and Advance Play that lets you bag instant lottery prizes, have an identical ticket to Play It Again, and have the chance to play for up to 7 consecutive draws. Grab your winning Take 5 ticket now!

What is the cut-off time for the sale of New York Take 5 tickets? +

The New York Take 5 draws are held every day at 10:30 p.m. ET. You are eligible to purchase the lottery tickets by 10:20 pm ET, every night.

Is there an instant winning option for the Take 5 Lottery? +

You can add instant fun to your lottery game by just adding Instant Win to your ticket for an additional $1. Matching one or more of your numbers to any of the Instant Win numbers will make you bag exciting lottery prizes.

How long do I have to claim my New York Take 5 prize? +

Your New York Take 5 prizes can be claimed within a period of 365 days from the date of the drawing. If not redeemed within the stipulated time, the winnings are fortified.

Can I stay anonymous if I win the New York Take 5 jackpot? +

You cannot remain anonymous after winning the New York Take 5 jackpot. All the winning details are subject to public records in the New York Lottery.

Can I purchase NY Lottery tickets in advance? +

New York Lottery allows you to purchase tickets for 7 consecutive Take 5 draws in advance.

How to play and win Illinois Lotto? +

Playing Illinois Lotto is super easy and highly rewarding! Purchase an Illinois Lotto ticket for $1, select 6 numbers from a field of 1 to 52, and mark it on your playslip. Or you can opt for Quick Pick if you prefer playing numbers randomly generated by the lottery terminal. The jackpot starts at $2 million, which keeps on growing until someone wins the jackpot. If your selected lottery numbers match the drawn numbers you bag the winning amounts. You also have the option of increasing your non-jackpot winnings for an additional $1 by just opting for Extra Shot.

When are the Illinois Lotto drawings held? +

The Illinois Lotto drawings are held thrice a week, every Monday, Thursday, and Saturday at 9:22 P.M. CST. You are eligible to purchase your lottery tickets by 9:15 P.M. CST for that day’s draw.

How can I win more playing the Illinois Lotto? +

You can increase your non-jackpot Lotto prizes by adding the Extra Shot feature to your lottery ticket for an additional $1. Purchasing a computer-generated Extra Shot number will give you the chance of increasing your non-jackpot winnings and will be applied to all the lines played on your ticket. The Extra Shot number is separately drawn from the Lotto numbers and if this number matches the Lotto number, you can increase your non-jackpot winnings by 25 times.

How long do I have to claim my Illinois Lotto prize? +

Your Illinois Lotto prizes can be claimed within a period of 365 days from the date of the drawing. If not redeemed within the stipulated time, the winnings are fortified.

Can I purchase my Illinois Lottery ticket over mail, phone, or the internet? +

No, as per the Illinois state laws, Illinois Lottery prohibits the sale of lottery tickets over mail, phone, or on the Internet. Only authorized Illinois Lottery retailers are allowed to sell Illinois Lottery tickets. The Illinois Lottery lets you play it's lottery games online but not purchase any tickets.

What is the tax percentage levied on Illinois Lottery winnings? +

Lottery winnings of $1,000 to $4,999 for U.S. citizens or residents of the state of Illinois are levied with 4.95% State taxes and 0% Federal taxes. Lottery winnings of $5,000 or over are levied with 4.95% State taxes and 24% Federal taxes totaling up to 28.95%.

How much taxes am I liable to pay after winning the Multi-Win Lotto? +

For prizes more than $5,000, the lottery withholds 24% of your winnings as Federal tax. All winning lottery tickets are subject to Delaware Income Tax.

As a lottery winner, am I allowed to remain anonymous? +

Yes, the Delaware State Laws allow the Delaware Lottery Winners to remain anonymous and respect and maintain their privacy.

Are Delaware Lottery tickets available for purchase via the internet, phone or mail? +

The State Laws of Delaware Lottery prohibit the lottery from selling any lottery products via Internet, phone or the mail. The Delaware Lottery products are only allowed to be sold in a variety of retail outlets across the state.

How much time do I have to claim my Multi-Win Lotto prizes? +

Your Multi-Win Lotto prizes can be claimed within a period of 365 days from the date of the drawing.

Where can I find Multi-Win Lotto winning numbers? +

You can check the official website for the current as well as past Multi-Win winning numbers. You can also call the lottery’s Payer Information Line at 1-800-338-6200. Or you can also check the lottery terminals, retailers, local newspapers, or download the Delaware Lottery Smartphone App at m.delottery.com.

Can Multi-Win Lotto tickets be cancelled? +

The Multi-Win tickets can be cancelled only if presented to the retailer from whom it was originally purchased before the drawing.