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How to Play Lotto

$1Monday, Wednesday, Saturday6 × [1–49]

Overview

Lotto is Washington’s own jackpot game: $1 buys two plays, each six numbers from 1–49. The jackpot starts at $1 million and keeps growing until someone matches all six. Drawings are every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 8 p.m. PT.

How to play — step by step

  1. 1. Select 6 numbers

    Choose 6 numbers from 1 to 49, or mark Quick Pick and let the terminal choose.

  2. 2. Play up to 25 drawings

    Buy the same numbers for up to 25 consecutive drawings, or use Advance Play to pick a future drawing within the next 25.

  3. 3. Choose how many drawings

    Pay $1 per play (add-ons cost extra). Tell the retailer how many consecutive drawings you want, or mark Advance Play on the slip.

Draw schedule

LottoDraw DaysDraw Times
LottoMonday, Wednesday, Saturday8:00 p.m. PT

Prize table & odds

$1 buys two plays; pick 6 from 1–49. Odds are per $1 (two plays). The jackpot starts at $1 million, grows until won and is shared equally among winners (25-year annuity or a 50% cash option).

Overall odds of winning a prize: 1 in 27.1.

MatchPrizeOdds
6 of 6Jackpot (from $1,000,000)1 in 6.99 million
5 of 6$1,0001 in 27.1 thousand
4 of 6$301 in 516
3 of 6$31 in 28.3

Source: https://www.walottery.com/JackpotGames/Lotto.aspx

Special features

Jackpot from $1 million

The jackpot grows with every drawing until won and is shared equally among all six-number matches. Winners have 60 days after claiming to choose a 25-year annuity or a cash option of 50% of the advertised jackpot.

Where to buy

Buy tickets at authorized Washington's Lottery retailers. Review official rules and claim instructions at https://www.walottery.com. Washington does not tax lottery winnings (0%). Draw times on this page are Eastern Time.

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Responsible play tips

  • Jackpot odds are 1 in 6.99 million per $1 (two plays); matching 5 of 6 wins $1,000 (1 in 27.1 thousand).
  • Matching 4 of 6 wins $30 (1 in 516) and 3 of 6 wins $3 (1 in 28.3); overall odds are 1 in 27.1.
  • Ticket sales pause from 7:45 to 7:46 p.m. PT on drawing nights.

Frequently asked questions

For $1 you get two plays: choose two sets of six numbers from 1–49 on a playslip, or ask for a Quick Pick.

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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.