WA Lottery

Q: Can I buy a WA Lottery ticket online?

Unfortunately, in the state of Washington, it is illegal toby any lottery tickets in Washington State online. Tickets must be purchased at a licensedLottery retail store locations in Washington State.<o:p></o:p>

Q: Where and how can I buy a lottery ticket?

You can purchase Lottery tickets at many locationsthroughout Washington state, including grocery stores, gas stations,convenience stores, restaurants and bars, and any other locations that selllotto. <o:p></o:p>

Q: Where do Lottery proceeds go?

Proceeds from the WA Lottery go to benefit the WashingtonOpportunity Pathways Account (WOPA which fund programs like the WashingtonCollege Grant (formerly known as the State Need Grant), the College BoundScholarship program, the State Work Study program and Early Childhood Educationand Assistance Program. <o:p></o:p>

Q: What happens if my ticket gets lost or stolen?

The WA lottery is not responsible for lost or stolentickets. To claim your price, you mustpresent your winning ticket and have it signed with your name and address, etc.. Without your ticket, there is no proof of ownership and, therefore, you willnot be able to collect your winnings. If you misplace your ticket and do notredeem it within the 180-day claim period, you will forfeit your prize.<o:p></o:p>

Q: I am not a U.S. citizen. Can I win the jackpot?

In the state of Washington, you do not need to be a U.S.citizen to play or to claim a prize for the state lottery. If you are not aresident of the US, you must provide an address outside of the U.S. and 30percent of the prize amount will be automatically deducted for federal taxes.<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p>

Q: Can I remain anonymous if I claim by establishing a trust?

Lottery winnings may be claimed in the name of a legallyformed entity i.e.a trust. If there isa public request, the documents forming the artificial entity may be released,thereby revealing the individual names of winners.<o:p></o:p>

Q: What happens if I'm not the only winner?

If more than one person’s hits on the lottery results forLotto, Hit 5, Mega Millions or Powerball ticket, the jackpot prize is dividedequally.<o:p></o:p>

Q: Does the Washington Lottery have a mobile APP?

Yes, the Walottery.com does have a mobile APP that you candownload, or you can use they APP from Lotterycurrent.com to check,winning lottery numbers and results, get notifications, find lottery prizes,top prizes and more. <o:p></o:p>

About Washington Lottery

The Washington's Lottery is a state agency that was launched in 1982 and established to generate revenues for state programs through the sale of lottery games. The WA lottery is supervised by Director Marcus Glasper, who was appointed by Governor Jay Inslee in March 2018 and overseen by a five-person Washington Lottery Games Commission who establish and approve standard operating practices.

The WA lottery offers the following games Daily KENO, Hit 5, Match 4, The Daily Game, Lotto, Mega Millions, and Powerball and scratch games which are explained in more detail below.

• Lotto: a traditional jackpot game where players pick 6 numbers from 1 to 49

• Hit 5: another jackpot game where players pick 5 numbers from 1 to 39

• Mega Millions: a multi-state jackpot game where players pick 5 numbers from 1 to 70 and a Mega Ball number from 1 to 25. Lottery players have the option to double their prices except for the jackpot by playing the Megaplier.

• Powerball: another multi-state jackpot game where players pick 5 numbers from 1 to 69 and a Powerball number from 1 to 26 and have the option to double their prices except for the jackpot by playing the Powerplay

• Daily Game: a daily draw game where players pick 3 numbers from 0 to 9

• Match 4: a daily draw game where players pick 4 numbers from 0 to 9

• Daily Keno: a daily draw game where players pick up to 10 numbers from 1 to 80

In fiscal year 2021, the Washington Lottery beat out their expected revenue forecast and broke last year’s record by bringing in $953.4 million in total sales. Scratch ticket games brought in a total of $701.1 million, an $81.5 million increase over last fiscal year.

Game	Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
Pick 3	8:00 p.m.	8:00 p.m.	8:00 p.m.	8:00 p.m.	8:00 p.m.	8:00 p.m.	8:00 p.m.
Match 4	8:00 p.m.	8:00 p.m.	8:00 p.m.	8:00 p.m.	8:00 p.m.	8:00 p.m.	8:00 p.m.
Daily Keno	8:00 p.m.	8:00 p.m.	8:00 p.m.	8:00 p.m.	8:00 p.m.	8:00 p.m.	8:00 p.m.
Lotto		8:00 p.m.		8:00 p.m.			8:00 p.m.
Hit 5	8:00 p.m.	8:00 p.m.	8:00 p.m.	8:00 p.m.	8:00 p.m.	8:00 p.m.	8:00 p.m.
Powerball		7:59 p.m.		7:59 p.m.			7:59 p.m.
Mega Millions			8:00 p.m.			8:00 p.m.
All times are in Washington local time.

Game	Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
Pick 3	7:45 p.m.	7:45 p.m.	7:45 p.m.	7:45 p.m.	7:45 p.m.	7:45 p.m.	7:45 p.m.
Match 4	7:45 p.m.	7:45 p.m.	7:45 p.m.	7:45 p.m.	7:45 p.m.	7:45 p.m.	7:45 p.m.
Daily Keno	7:45 p.m.	7:45 p.m.	7:45 p.m.	7:45 p.m.	7:45 p.m.	7:45 p.m.	7:45 p.m.
Lotto		7:45 p.m.		7:45 p.m.			7:45 p.m.
Hit 5	7:45 p.m.	7:45 p.m.	7:45 p.m.	7:45 p.m.	7:45 p.m.	7:45 p.m.	7:45 p.m.
Powerball		6:45 p.m.		6:45 p.m.			6:45 p.m.
Mega Millions			7:45 p.m.			7:45 p.m.
All times are in Washington local time.

Prize	Options
$600 or less	Option 1 Claim at any local retailer.
Option 2 Claim by mail.
$601 to $99,999	Option 1 Claim at any Washington Lottery claim center.
Option 2 Claim by mail.
$100,000 or more	Claim at the Washington Lottery Headquarters.

Washington Lottery tax withholdings on winnings for U.S. citizens or residents
Winnings	Tax	Percentage
Over $5,000	State Tax	0%
Federal Tax	24%
		Total: 24%

Washington Lottery tax withholdings on winnings for non-U.S. citizens or non-residents
Winnings	Tax	Percentage
Over $5,000	State Tax	0%
Federal Tax	30%
		Total: 30%

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I buy a WA Lottery ticket online?

Unfortunately, in the state of Washington, it is illegal to by any lottery tickets in Washington State online. Tickets must be purchased at a licensed Lottery retail store locations in Washington State.

Where and how can I buy a lottery ticket?

You can purchase Lottery tickets at many locations throughout Washington state, including grocery stores, gas stations, convenience stores, restaurants and bars, and any other locations that sell lotto.

Where do Lottery proceeds go?

Proceeds from the WA Lottery go to benefit the Washington Opportunity Pathways Account (WOPA which fund programs like the Washington College Grant (formerly known as the State Need Grant), the College Bound Scholarship program, the State Work Study program and Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program.

Wasn't the Lottery supposed to pay for schools?

The money from the lottery proceeds is a small but important portion of the total funding for education.

How can I claim prizes?

If you win less than $600, you may redeem at authorized lottery retail locations. For prizes from $601 to $100,000, Washington’s Lottery recommends using our mail-in prize claim system. Always make sure you sign the back of the ticket before putting it on the mail. If you won $100,000 or more, you should call your nearest Lottery office to learn about how to claim their winning number prizes both safely and securely.

Here are links to the different claim centers throughout the state.

• Headquarters, Olympia

• Spokane Department of Imagination

• YakimaRegional Office

• EverettRegional Office

• FederalWay Office

• Vancouver Office

Download a claim form

BY MAIL

Complete the information on the back of a winning ticket, make sure you have signed the ticket, and mail it to:

Washington Lottery Headquarters

BY MAIL P.O Box 43050

Olympia, WA 98504-3050

You need the following documentation to claim your prize:

• The winning ticket with the back signed

• Picture ID

• Social Security card

• A voided check (optional)

What happens if my ticket gets lost or stolen?

The WA lottery is not responsible for lost or stolen tickets. To claim your price, you must present your winning ticket and have it signed with your name and address, etc. . Without your ticket, there is no proof of ownership and, therefore, you will not be able to collect your winnings. If you misplace your ticket and do not redeem it within the 180-day claim period, you will forfeit your prize.

I am not a U.S. citizen. Can I win the jackpot?

In the state of Washington, you do not need to be a U.S. citizen to play or to claim a prize for the state lottery. If you are not a resident of the US, you must provide an address outside of the U.S. and 30 percent of the prize amount will be automatically deducted for federal taxes.

How long do I have to claim my winnings?

Lottery winners have 180 days from the drawing date to claim their prize. If you have scratch ticket, you have 180 days from the official end of the game to claim your prize.

Can I remain anonymous if I claim by establishing a trust?

Lottery winnings may be claimed in the name of a legally formed entity i.e.a trust. If there is a public request, the documents forming the artificial entity may be released, thereby revealing the individual names of winners.

What happens if I'm not the only winner?

If more than one person’s hits on the lottery results for Lotto, Hit 5, Mega Millions or Powerball ticket, the jackpot prize is divided equally.

Does the Washington Lottery have a mobile APP?

Yes, the Walottery.com does have a mobile APP that you can download, or you can use they APP from Lotterycurrent.com to check, winning lottery numbers and results, get notifications, find lottery prizes, top prizes and more.

Do I have to claim taxes on my prize?

Of course you do. Lottery prizes are considered earned income by the federal government. The Lottery reports any single prize of over $600 to the IRS. If the prize is over $5,000 the Lottery is required to withhold 24% for US Residents (and 30% for Non-resident aliens) and forward taxes to IRS at the time the prize is paid. No state tax on jackpot amounts in the state of Washington are required.