WV Lottery Results

The state of West Virginia allows winners to remain anonymous regarding his or her name, personal contact information, and likeness; providing that the prize won is one million dollars or more. All other lottery winners are made public and listed in the winner database on wvlottery.com.

You must be 18 years or older to purchase and redeem lottery tickets in West Virginia. You may be younger than 18 to receive tickets as gifts and receive prizes. All tickets must be purchased from authorized lottery retailers in accordance with West Virginia Lottery legislative rules.

 If lottery prizes are unclaimed, the prize money is returned to the prize fund for second chance drawings, prizes other promotional efforts. Beginning July 1, 1996, the Unclaimed Prize Fund also paid 1¼% out of the 7% retailer commission.

Yes, you can claim lottery winnings my mail in Wet Virginia. You can mail your signed ticket to West Virginia Lottery Claims, P.O. Box 2913, Charleston, WV 25330. You must include a copy of your driver's license or state ID and a copy of your social security card (if the prize is $601 and above).  We recommend that you keep a copy of the winning ticket.

The W.VA Lottery withholds federal and state taxes from each prize over $5,000. The rates are 24% for federal taxes and 6.5% for West Virginia state taxes. Non-US residents’ prizes are subject to federal back-up withholding.

You have 180 days from the drawing date to collect draw game cash prizes and 180 days from the game ending date for instant games.

If you lose your winning lottery ticket, you are out of luck. The West Virginia Lottery is not responsible for lost or stolen tickets. Once you get a ticket, always sign the back of it so no one else can claim the winning lottery numbers.  

If a lottery winner unfortunately passes away, the West Virginia Lottery will continue to pay the annual payments, as scheduled, if the deceased lottery winner has set up and estate, or a trust or a persons named in his or her will. If the estate or trust would like to have the cash in a lump sum payment, it is possible through legal proceedings, but we recommend that you consult with a financial advisor and lawyer to discuss the process.

 The state of West Virginia offers a Video Lottery, which is the legal use of player interactive gaming machines similar to those commonly known as “slot” machines in the casino industry.  Back in 1994, the video lottery was approved, with restraints set forth by law, at West Virginia’s four thoroughbred and greyhound racetracks.

The state of West Virginia had some research done by RMS Strategies. Based on the data from RM strategies, lottery players in West Virginia mainly consist of married white female (60%), 25 to 44 years old, with a high school diploma and some college, and an average household income of $20,000 to $40,000.  They job make up consist of professional / technical and retired personnel.

If you play the lottery with a group of people, as it is possible for some Lottery prizes from Powerball, Mega Millions, Hot Lotto, and CASH 25 to be shared.  Once the group claims the winning ticket, they must decide at the time of claim. Some restrictions do apply.  The individuals and their respective shares are reported for tax purposes.  Powerball annuity checks are sent to everyone.

There are a couple of ways to claim a prize depending upon how much you have won.

Prizes up to $600 or less can be claimed in-person by visiting any authorized West Virginia Lottery Retailer or you can also claim your winnings by mailing the lottery.

Prizes $600 and above  can be claimed in-person by visiting the Lottery Headquarters in Charleston or at the Lottery’s regional office in Weirton. Prizes of more than $600 can also be claimed  through the mail and sent  to the lottery attached with a filled claim form and a copy of a valid form of government-issued ID.  Always make sure you make a copy of the winning ticket (front and back) and the claim form before mailing it.

WEST VIRGINIA LOTTERY MAILING ADDRESS

West Virginia Lottery/Claim Center,

PO BOX 2913,

Charleston, WV 25330