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How to Play Millionaire for Life
$5Daily5 × [1–58] + 1 × [1–5]
Overview
Millionaire for Life is a multi-state game sold in Rhode Island: pick five numbers from 1–58 plus a Millionaire Ball from 1–5 for $5 per play. The top prize is $1,000,000 a year for life, and 5 of 5 pays $100,000 a year for life. Drawings are every night at 11:15 p.m. ET.
How to play — step by step
1. Select 5 numbers
Choose 5 numbers from 1 to 58, or mark Quick Pick and let the terminal choose.
2. Select 1 bonus number
Choose 1 bonus number from 1 to 5. This ball is drawn separately from the main numbers.
3. Know the sales cutoff
Tickets can be bought daily until about 10:15 p.m. ET on the night of the drawing.
4. Choose how many drawings
Pay $5 per play (add-ons cost extra). Tell the retailer how many consecutive drawings you want, or mark Advance Play on the slip.
Draw schedule
| Millionaire for Life | Draw Days | Draw Times |
|---|---|---|
| Millionaire for Life | Daily | 11:15 p.m. ET |
Prize table & odds
$5 per play. Pick 5 from 1–58 plus a Millionaire Ball from 1–5. Top prizes may be split or paid pari-mutuel; lifetime prizes can be taken as annual installments or a cash option at claim.
Overall odds of winning a prize: 1 in 8.47.
| Match | Prize | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 5 + Millionaire Ball | $1,000,000/year for Life | 1 in 22,910,580 |
| 5 of 5 | $100,000/year for Life | 1 in 5,727,645 |
| 4 + Millionaire Ball | $7,500 | 1 in 86,455 |
| 4 of 5 | $500 | 1 in 21,614 |
| 3 + Millionaire Ball | $250 | 1 in 1,663 |
| 3 of 5 | $50 | 1 in 416 |
| 2 + Millionaire Ball | $25 | 1 in 98 |
| 2 of 5 | $8 | 1 in 24 |
| 1 + Millionaire Ball | $8 | 1 in 16 |
Source: https://www.rilot.com/content/interactive/ilottery/en/millionaireforlife.html
Special features
Where to buy
Buy tickets at authorized Rhode Island Lottery retailers. Review official rules and claim instructions at https://www.rilot.com. Rhode Island withholds 5.99% state tax on lottery prize payments for U.S. residents. Draw times on this page are Eastern Time.
Responsible play tips
- Top prize odds are 1 in 22,910,580; 5 of 5 pays $100,000 a year for life (1 in 5,727,645).
- 4 + Millionaire Ball pays $7,500 and 4 of 5 pays $500; overall odds of winning a prize are about 1 in 8.5.
- Rhode Island withholds 5.99% state tax on lottery prize payments for U.S. residents; federal tax still applies on larger prizes.
Frequently asked questions
Pick five numbers from 1–58 and a Millionaire Ball from 1–5 (or Quick Pick) for $5 per play.
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Play responsibly
RaspaPro is decision support based on public data. Outcomes are random and never guaranteed. Always set a budget and play within your limits. Read our responsible play guide.