Lucky for Life Winning Numbers
Lucky for Life is a daily multi-state lottery offering $1,000 a day for life as the top prize and $25,000 a year for life for the second prize. Players pick five numbers from 1 to 48 plus one Lucky Ball from 1 to 18.
How Lucky for Life Works
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is the Lucky for Life drawing?
Lucky for Life drawings are held Daily at 10:38 PM ET. Winning numbers are typically posted within 15 minutes after the draw.
How much does a Lucky for Life ticket cost?
A single Lucky for Life play costs $2. Most states offer an optional multiplier add-on for an extra $1 that can multiply non-jackpot prizes by 2x to 10x.
What are the odds of winning the Lucky for Life jackpot?
The odds of winning the Lucky for Life top prize ($1,000/day for life) are 1 in 30,821,472. Overall odds of any prize are 1 in 7.8.
Where can I play Lucky for Life?
Lucky for Life is available in 26 states + DC. You must purchase tickets in person at a licensed retailer within those jurisdictions. Some states allow online subscription via the official lottery app.
Are Lucky for Life prizes taxed?
Yes. Federal tax withholding of 24% is applied to prizes over $5,000, and total federal tax can reach 37%. Most states also tax lottery winnings — except California, Florida, Texas, Washington, Tennessee, South Dakota, Wyoming and New Hampshire.