Lucky for Life is a widely enjoyed lottery game, giving players the exciting opportunity to win $1,000 per day for the rest of their lives! Thanks to online ticket sales, it's easier than ever to join in. Don't let this chance slip by – explore our guide and grab your Lucky for Life tickets today!
Wondering how this unique lottery works? Lucky for Life offers a one-of-a-kind format that provides players with the chance to win a lifetime prize of $1,000 per day. In this game, participants choose five primary numbers plus one "Lucky Ball" number. Matching all six numbers results in the grand prize, with numerous other prize levels for different combinations of matched numbers.
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.
The Lucky Ball is an exciting feature that enhances your chances of winning big. When playing, you'll select a number from a separate pool of 18 numbers for the Lucky Ball. If your chosen Lucky Ball matches the one drawn, your prize could increase significantly. This adds another layer of excitement and potential reward to the Lucky for Life game.
Drawings for Lucky for Life occur daily at 10:35 p.m. Eastern Time, seven days a week.
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.
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.
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:
| Match | Prize | Odds of Winning |
|---|---|---|
| 5 + Lucky Ball | $1,000 a Day for Life* | 1:30,821,472 |
| 5 | $25,000 a Year for Life | 1:1,813,028 |
| 4 + Lucky Ball | $5,000 | 1:143,356 |
| 4 | $200 | 1:8,433 |
| 3 + Lucky Ball | $150 | 1:3,414 |
| 3 | $20 | 1:201 |
| 2 + Lucky Ball | $25 | 1:250 |
| 2 | $3 | 1:15 |
| 1 + Lucky Ball | $6 | 1:50 |
| Lucky Ball | $4 | 1:33 |
* 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!
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.
The Lucky for Life jackpot has been won 37 different times across 26 reported states. Some states like North Carolina and Colorado 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.