Jackpot Games Information Guide April 2017
Super-popular Powerball is played in 44 states plus Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Play Powerball. It s America s game! $2 for one draw (board) $1 extra for Power Play Jackpot Minimum Starts at $40 million and grows until hit! 5 of 69 (white balls) 1 of 26 (Powerball) Players can complete a Play Slip and choose 5 numbers from a field of 69 plus 1 number (the Powerball) from a field of 26. Power Play For an extra $1 per line of play, you can multiply winnings up to ten times (excluding the jackpot and the Match 5 prize). The Power Play multiplier (2, 3, 4, 5 or 10) is drawn before the Powerball winning numbers. The Power Play 10X multiplier applies only to drawings with jackpot amounts of $40 million to $150 million. Allows you to purchase up to 26 consecutive draws in advance. Wednesdays & Saturdays nights at 9pm Drawings are held in Orlando, Florida No ticket sales during these times: Wed & Sat: 7:30pm - 7:33pm Mon-Tue-Thu-Fri: 12am - 4:30am and Sun: 12am - 8am No ticket redemptions: Wed & Sat: 7:30pm - 9pm NO TICKET CANCELLATIONS Match Prize Odds Retailer Bonus & Commission 5 + PB Win/Share Jackpot 1 in 292,201,338 $50,000 5 of 5 $1,000,000 1 in 11,688,054 $2,000 or $3,000 if sold with Power Play 4 + PB $50,000 1 in 913,129 4 of 5 $100 1 in 36,525 3 + PB $100 1 in 14,494 3 of 5 $7 1 in 580 2 + PB $7 1 in 701 1 + PB $4 1 in 92 PB $4 1 in 25 Overall Odds of Winning a Prize 1 in 25 Retailer Commission 6%
Mega Millions is played in 44 states plus Washington D.C. and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Play Mega Millions, the game with MEGA jackpots and MEGA fun! $1 for one draw (board) $1 extra for the Megaplier Jackpot Minimum Starts at $15 million and grows until hit! 5 of 75 (white balls) 1 of 15 (Mega Ball) Players can complete a Play Slip and choose 5 numbers from a field of 75 plus 1 number (the Mega Ball) from a field of 15. Megaplier For an extra $1 per line of play, you can multiply winnings up to 5 times (excluding the jackpot). The Megaplier (2, 3, 4, or 5) is drawn before the Mega Millions winning numbers. Allows you to purchase up to 26 consecutive draws in advance. Tuesday & Friday nights at 9pm Drawings are held in Atlanta, Georgia No ticket sales during these times: Tue & Fri: 7:30pm - 7:33pm Mon-Wed-Thu-Sat: 12am - 4:30am and Sun: 12am - 8am No ticket redemptions: Tue & Fri: 7:30pm - 9pm NO TICKET CANCELLATIONS Match Prize Odds Retailer Bonus & Commission 5 + MB Win/Share Jackpot 1 in 258,890,050 $50,000 5 of 5 $1,000,000 1 in 18,492,204 $2,000 or $3,000 if sold with Megaplier 4 + MB $5,000 1 in 739,688 4 of 5 $500 1 in 52,835 3 + MB $50 1 in 10,720 3 of 5 $5 1 in 766 2 + MB $5 1 in 473 1 + MB $2 1 in 56 MB $1 1 in 21 Overall Odds of Winning a Prize 1 in 15 Retailer Commission 6%
Lucky for Life is played in 14 states and has two jackpots: $1,000 A DAY FOR LIFE and $25,000 A YEAR FOR LIFE. $2 for one draw (board) Jackpots $1,000 a day for life or $25,000 a year for life! 5 of 48 (white balls) 1 of 18 (Lucky Ball) Players can complete a Play Slip and choose 5 numbers from a field of 48 plus 1 number (the Lucky Ball) from a field of 18. Allows you to purchase up to 26 consecutive draws in advance. Monday & Thursday nights at 8:30pm Drawings are held in Connecticut No ticket sales during these times: Mon & Thu: 7:30pm - 7:33pm NO TICKET CANCELLATIONS Match Prize Odds Retailer Bonus & Commission 5 + LB $1,000 a day for life* 1 in 30,821,472 $5,000 5 of 5 $25,000 a year for life* 1 in 1,813,028 $2,000 4 + LB $5,000* 1 in 143,356 4 of 5 $200 1 in 8,433 3 + LB $150 1 in 3,413 3 of 5 $20 1 in 201 2 + LB $25 1 in 250 1 + LB $6 1 in 50 LB $4 1 in 32 Overall Odds of Winning a Prize 1 in 15 Retailer Commission 6% * In some cases, these prizes may be lower than these published prize levels. Refer to our official rules for a detailed explanation of prize payments.
Colorado Lottery s very own in-state Jackpot game, Lotto, has created over 418 millionaires and counting. $1 for one draw (board) Jackpot Minimum Starts at $1 million and grows until hit! 6 of 42 Players can complete a Play Slip and choose 6 numbers from a field of 42. Allows you to purchase up to 56 consecutive draws in advance (28 Midday and 28 Evening) or you can choose just Midday or just Evening for 28 consecutive draws. Ticket Cancellations Tickets must be cancelled within 60 minutes after a purchase, before the Lottery system shutdown and before the store closes (whichever comes first). Tickets can only be cancelled at the terminal where purchased. Wednesday & Saturday nights at 9pm Drawings are held in Pueblo, Colorado No ticket sales or redemptions during these times: Wed & Sat: 7:30pm - 7:33pm; Mon through Sat: 12am - 4:30am and Sun: 12am - 8am CANCEL WITHIN 60 MINS. Match % of Prize Pool Odds Retailer Bonus & Commission 6 25% 1 in 5,245,786 $5,000 5 2% 1 in 24,287 4 7.5% 1 in 556 3 10% 1 in 37 Overall Odds of Winning a Prize 1 in 35 Retailer Commission 6%
Get lucky with Cash 5 every night of the week! A daily routine for many, players often play multiple boards for a draw with the same numbers. $1 for one draw (board) Players can complete a Play Slip and choose 5 numbers from a field of 32. Jackpot $20,000 EZ Match Ask for EZ Match for an extra $1. Match any of your 5 EZ Match numbers to your draw numbers and win instantly from $2 up to $500. Allows you to purchase up to 91 consecutive draws in advance. 5 of 32 Ticket Cancellations Cash 5 tickets must be cancelled within 60 minutes after a purchase, before the Lottery system shutdown and before the store closes (whichever comes first). Tickets can only be cancelled at the terminal where purchased. Cash 5 EZ Match tickets cannot be cancelled. Seven nights a week at 7:36pm Drawings are held in Pueblo, Colorado No ticket sales or redemptions during these times: Mon & Sun: 7:30pm - 7:33pm; Mon through Sat: 12am - 4:30am and Sun: 12am - 8am CASH 5 CANCEL WITHIN 60 MINS. Match Prize Odds Retailer Bonus & Commission 5 $20,000 1 in 201,376 $200 4 $200 1 in 1,492 3 $10 1 in 57 2 $1 1 in 7 Overall Odds of Winning a Prize 1 in 6.2 Retailer Commission 6% For Cash 5 EZ Match payout and odds, go to coloradolottery.com. CASH 5 EZ MATCH NO TICKET CANCELLATIONS
Pick 3 is our daily jackpot game that offers all kinds of various bet types like front pair, back pair, exact order and any order. And all with just 3 numbers! $.50 on select bet types $1, $2, or $5 Players can complete a Play Slip and choose 3 numbers from 0 through 9. The numbers can be three unique numbers or may be duplicated in a single play. $.50 wager applies to these bet types: Exact Order, Any Order, Front Pair, Back Pair $1, $2, $5 wager applies to these bet types: Exact Order, Any Order, Exact Order & Any Order, Front Pair and Back Pair Allows you to purchase up to 56 consecutive draws in advance. Jackpot up to $2,500 depending on bet type and amount wagered Ticket Cancellations Tickets must be cancelled within 60 minutes after a purchase, before the Lottery system shutdown and before the store closes (whichever comes first). Tickets can only be cancelled at the terminal where purchased. Twice a day, seven days a week at 1:30pm & 7:30pm Drawings are held in Pueblo, Colorado No ticket sales or redemptions during these times: Mon through Sun: 1:30pm - 1:33pm and 7:30pm - 7:33pm; Mon through Sat: 12am - 4:30am and Sun: 12am - 8am 0-9 Pick 3 numbers CANCEL WITHIN 60 MINS. Match $.50 Bet $1 Bet $2 Bet $5 Bet Odds Exact Order $250 $500 $1,000 $2,500 1 in 1,000 Any Order (6-way) $40 $80 $160 $400 1 in 167 Any Order (2 of the same #) $80 $160 $320 $800 1 in 333 Exact + Any Order Exact + Any Order (2 of the same #) N/A N/A N/A N/A $250 $40 $250 $40 $500 $80 $500 $160 $1,250 $200 $1,250 $400 1 in 1,000 1 in 167 1 in 1,000 1 in 333 Front Pair $30 $60 $120 $300 1 in 100 Back Pair $30 $60 $120 $300 1 in 100
Draw Break Schedule DRAW DURING DRAW AFTER DRAW DRAWING BREAK DRAW BREAK BREAK ENDS DRAW BREAK TIME BECOMES OFFICIAL 7:30pm NO PB sales 7:33pm PB ticket sales 9:00pm Time will vary Wed/Sat NO cashing for future drawings (typically 9pm-midnight) NO cashing Cashing for all PB tickets 7:30pm NO MM sales 7:33pm MM ticket sales 9:00pm Time will vary Tues/Fri NO cashing for future drawings (typically 9pm-midnight) NO cashing Cashing for all MM tickets 7:30pm NO LFL sales 7:33pm LFL ticket sales 7:36pm Time will vary Mon/Thurs NO cashing for future drawings (approx. 8pm) NO cancels NO cashing Cashing for all LFL tickets 7:30pm NO Lotto sales 7:33pm Lotto ticket sales 7:36pm Time will vary Wed/Sat NO cashing for future drawings (approx. 8pm) NO cancels NO cashing Cashing for all Lotto tickets Cancels allowed 7:30pm NO Cash 5 sales 7:33pm Cash 5 ticket sales 7:36pm Time will vary 7 nights NO cashing for future drawings (approx. 8pm) NO cancels NO cashing Cashing for all Cash 5 tickets Cancels allowed 1:30pm NO Pick 3 sales 1:33pm Pick 3 ticket sales 1:36pm Time will vary 7:30pm NO cashing 7:33pm for future drawings 7:36pm (approx. 2pm & 8pm) 7 afternoons NO cancels NO cashing Cashing for all Pick 3 tickets & nights Cancels allowed
How to Claim a Big Jackpot Where to Claim Government issued ID required? (Driver s License, Passport, Military ID, Green Card) Social Security number required? Lottery Claim Form required for prizes over $599? Denver Denver Denver Any Office Any Office Preferred Preferred Preferred Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Additional Forms required? Prize Election Prize Election Beneficiary No No Form Form Form Is there a cash payout? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Is there an annuity payout? 30 graduated 30 graduated For life 25 graduated No payments over payments over minimum payments over 29 years 29 years of 20 years days 24 years When do I get my check? Approximately Approximately Approximately Same Day Same Day 3 weeks 3 weeks 3 weeks Are taxes deducted on prizes $5,001 and above? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Mega Millions / Powerball Comparison Ticket Cost $1 per play $2 per play $1 for Power Play $1 for the Megaplier Ticket Cancellation No No 5 of 69 (white balls) 5 of 75 (white balls) 1 of 26 for Powerball 1 of 15 for Mega Ball Starting Jackpot $40 million $15 million Jackpot Payout 30-year graduated annuity @ approximately 50% of annuity value 30-year graduated annuity @ approximately 50% of annuity value Drawing Days Wednesday & Saturday Tuesday & Friday up to 13 weeks up to 13 weeks (26 draws) (26 draws) Jackpot Odds 1 in 292 million 1 in 259 million Overall Odds 1 in 25 1 in 15 Prize Levels Match Prize 5+PB Win/Share Jackpot 5 of 5 $1,000,000 4+PB $50,000 4 of 5 $100 3+PB $100 3 of 5 $7 2+PB $7 1+PB $4 PB $4 Match Prize 5+MB Win/Share Jackpot 5 of 5 $1,000,000 4+MB $5,000 4 of 5 $500 3+MB $50 3 of 5 $5 2+MB $5 1+MB $2 MB $1
COST PER PLAY $1 per play $1 for Power Play $1 per play $1 for Megaplier $2 per play $1 per play $1 per play $1 for EZ Match $.50; $1; $2; $5 depends on wager played Jackpot Games Comparison Chart TICKET CANCELLATION JACKPOT PAYOUT DRAWING DAYS MATRIX JACKPOT ADVANCE PLAY No 5 of 69 (white balls) 1 of 26 (Powerball) Starts @ $40 million GROWS 30 year graduated annuity or lump sum @ approx. 50% of annuity value Wednesday Saturday Up to 13 weeks (26 draws) No 5 of 75 (white balls) 1 of 15 (Mega Ball) Starts @ $15 million GROWS 30 year graduated annuity or lump sum @ approx. 50% of annuity value Tuesday Friday Up 1o 13 weeks (26 draws) No 5 of 48 (white balls) 1 of 18 (Lucky Ball) $1,000 A DAY FOR LIFE $7,000 a week for life or a lump sum payout Monday Thursday Up 1o 13 weeks (26 draws) Yes 6 of 42 Starts @ $1 million GROWS 30 year graduated annuity or lump sum @ approx. 50% of annuity value Wednesday Saturday Up 1o 13 weeks (26 draws) Yes 5 of 32 $20,000 Up to 10 per draw. Lump sum payout 7 nights a week Up to 13 weeks (91 draws) Yes Choose 3 numbers 0-9 Repeats OK Variable Depends on wager/bet type Lump sum payout 7 midday & 7 evening drawings Up to 4 weeks (28 draws) JACKPOT ODDS & ODDS OVERALL 1 in 292 million 1 in 25 1 in 259 million 1 in 15 1 in 30.8 million 1 in 8 1 in 5.3 million 1 in 35 1 in 201,376 1 in 7 Varies by Wager/Bet Type DRAW BREAK & DRAW TIME Break 7:30-7:33 pm Draw 9 pm Break 7:30-7:33 pm Draw 9 pm Break 7:30-7:33 pm Draw 8:38 pm Break 7:30-7:33 pm Draw 7:30 pm Break 7:30-7:33 pm Draw 9:00 pm Break: 1:30-1:33 pm & 7:30-7:33 pm Draws: 1:36 pm & 7:36 pm