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MultiState Lottery
2 By 2
Latest draw · Monday, May 18, 2026
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22
8
14
Claim window
180-365 days
Retailer pays up to
$599
Lottery
MultiState Lottery
How to claim a 2 By 2 prize
- 1 Sign the back of your ticket immediately. A lottery ticket is a bearer instrument — whoever holds a signed ticket owns the prize.
- 2 Check what you won against the prize table.
- 3 Claim before the deadline — you have about 180-365 days from the draw date. Prizes left unclaimed are forfeited.
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Small prizes
Up to $599 — cash out at any authorized retailer.
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Mid-tier prizes
Above the retailer limit — claim at a MultiState Lottery lottery claim center or district office, often by mail too.
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Jackpot / top prize
Claim at lottery headquarters. Choose lump sum or annuity — see the tax calculator for take-home.
What you'll need
- ✅ Your original, signed winning ticket
- ✅ Valid government-issued photo ID
- ✅ Your Social Security / taxpayer number for larger prizes (for tax reporting)
- ✅ A completed claim form for prizes claimed at an office
Claim rules and deadlines vary by prize amount and are set by the MultiState Lottery lottery.
Confirm on the official MultiState Lottery site ↗