How to play Lucky for Life | FAQs

Lucky for Life is an immensely popular lottery game that offers players the chance to win $1,000 a day for life! With online ticket sales, participating in this marvellous game has never been easier. Don't miss out on your chance to win – check out our guide to learn more about the game and order your Lucky for Life tickets today!


How exactly does the Lucky for Life lottery game work?

If you've ever wondered about the mechanics behind this exciting game, you've come to the right place. Lucky for Life is a unique lottery format game that offers players the chance to win a top prize of $1,000 a day for life. In this game, players select five main numbers and one "Lucky Ball" number. Matching all six numbers guarantees the grand prize, while other combinations offer various secondary prizes.


How to play Lucky for Life?

Choose your numbers: Select five numbers from 1 to 48 and one number from 1 to 18 for the Lucky Ball. Alternatively, you can use the Quick Pick option for random number generation. Decide whether you want to enter a single draw or subscribe for multiple draws in advance.
Review your selections before proceeding to check out. Then you can relax and await the results of the next Lucky for Life drawing.


What is the Lucky Ball?

The Lucky Ball is a thrilling jackpot concept that adds an extra element of luck and excitement to the lottery game Lucky for Life. When playing Lucky for Life, players select an additional number from a separate pool of 18 which is assigned to the Lucky Ball. If the chosen Lucky Ball number matches the number drawn, players can expect their winnings to multiply significantly. The Lucky Ball gives players an added opportunity to maximize their potential reward and adds an extra layer of anticipation to the lottery experience.


What time is Lucky for Life drawing?

Lucky For Life drawings are held daily, seven days a week at 10:35 pm Eastern Time.


How do I know if I won a Lucky for Life prize?

If you win, you will be immediately notified by email. You can also compare your numbers with the winning numbers from our Lucky for Life results page, which is updated after every draw. If you are unsure whether you’re one of the lucky winners, you may contact a member of our Customer Experience Team who will be more than happy to answer your questions.


What are the odds of winning the Lucky for Life jackpot?

When it comes to playing the lottery, many players are curious about their odds of hitting the jackpot. The odds of winning the incredible Lucky for Life jackpot are approximately 1 in 30.8 million. While the odds may seem steep, it's important to note that Lucky for Life also offers multiple secondary prize levels, which means there are more opportunities to win cash prizes besides the jackpot.


What is the Lucky for Life payout chart?

There are 10 different prize tiers in the Lucky for Life draw, with specific prizes for each tier. You can find the Lucky for Life payout for each specific tier in the table below:

MatchPrizeOdds of Winning
5 + Lucky Ball$1,000 a Day for Life*1:30,821,472
5$25,000 a Year for Life1:1,813,028
4 + Lucky Ball$5,0001:143,356
4$2001:8,433
3 + Lucky Ball$1501:3,414
3$201:201
2 + Lucky Ball$251:250
2$31:15
1 + Lucky Ball$61:50
Lucky Ball$41:33

* If there is more than one winner for a particular prize tier, the prize is divided between the winners.
Match as many numbers as you can for a chance to win a prize that keeps paying out for life!


How is Lucky for Life paid out?

The top prize is up to $365,000 a year for life ($1,000 per day for the winner's life) when matching 5 numbers plus the Lucky Ball number - this payment is made for a minimum of 20 years.
Additionally, players who only match the first five numbers can win up to $25,000 a year for life.
All prizes up to $599 will be paid directly into your player account which you can then withdraw use for the future ticket purchases. If you win a top prize, you will need to get in touch with our Customer Experience Team to arrange for receipt of your ticket, as the payment method for your prize will differ from the process for smaller prizes.


How often is there a Lucky for Life winner?

The Lucky for Life jackpot has been won 37 different times across 26 reported states. Some states like North Carolina and Ohio have more winners with as many as 7 jackpot winners due to the game’s popularity in these states. On average, since 2015, Lucky for Life has paid out 5 jackpots per year and just under 70 second prizes per year.