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• A weekly drawing where 10 people are selected to win $1,000 on non-winning ticket(s).
• For more information see the Super 2nd Chance page.

A second daily draw was added to three Lotto games—Pick 3, Pick 4, and All or Nothing.

• The two daily draws are called MIDDAY and EVENING.
• For all three games, the MIDDAY draw takes place at 1:30 p.m. and the EVENING draw takes place at 9:00 p.m.
• Players can choose to play MIDDAY, EVENING, or BOTH draws each day.
• Prizes, odds of winning, and how to play Pick 3, Pick 4, and All or Nothing remain the same. The games and how to play them have not changed

Payout Options (Cash/Annuity) When Megabucks jackpot pize winners come to the Lottery to claim their prize, they have the option of choosing between cash or annuity payments. The one-time cash payment will be approximately half the advertised jackpot amount. If you win a jackpot playing Powerball, Mega Millions or Oregon’s Game Megabucks, you have two options – choose between a one-time cash payment or you can receive 30 annual installments. You’ll need to choose one when you come to the Lottery office to claim your prize. Not sure what to do?! For example, let’s say you elected to receive your lottery winnings in the form of annuity payments and received $50,000 in 2019. You must report that money as income on your 2019 tax return. The same is true, however, if you take a lump-sum payout in 2019. You must report that entire amount as well. For this, a tax calculator is an essential.

Megabucks Payout. Claim period is always indicated on your ticket. Look on your ticket for the claiming period. Period of claiming your megabucks cash payout usually varies from 180 – 365 days in different states. Jackpot winners can receive their prize as either lump cash or annuity payment.To claim lump cash, the winner has to claim their prize within 60 days of results otherwise they will.

For all details, visit wilottery.com/TwiceDailyDraws

Collect at least $5 worth of eligible non-winning instant and/or lotto tickets for which the prize claim period has not expired. Lotto tickets are valid for 180 days from the draw date. See How to Enter Super 2nd Chance for all details.

Winning tickets up to $100 can be redeemed as credits to purchase other Lottery tickets at the touchscreen vending machines. No actual cash is dispensed by the machine.

No, the option to redeem your winnings as credits is only available on the shorter, touchscreen vending machines.

The ticket is considered redeemed and can be thrown away. We recommend tearing the ticket in half so others know it has been redeemed.

No, they cannot be used for entry into the drawing. Only non-winning, non-expired tickets are eligible for the Super 2nd Chance Drawing.

• We are not responsible for the United State Postal Service; however we process tickets as soon as they are received.
• It may take up to four weeks for the complete process.

• No.
• Tickets eligible for Super 2nd Chance are non-winning instant or lotto ticket(s), in which the prize claim period has not expired.
• Lotto tickets are valid for 180 days after the draw date.
• For a list of valid instant tickets, please click here Instant Games.

• This means the retailer that sold you the ticket did not activate the pack of tickets.
• Give us a call at 608-267-4804.

Wisconsin Lottery winning tickets are distributed randomly. We have no control over who wins or where the winner is from. Areas in Wisconsin with higher populations tend to have more retailers. These areas may also have more sales and more winners. Since winners are chosen randomly, a city or area may have many winners in a short time frame. Other times, a city or area may go a long period of time without big winners.

• No, once is a ticket is expired it can no longer be paid out.

No, not automatically. When you buy a ticket, you do have to select which draws to play in (MIDDAY, EVENING, or BOTH) and you do have to pay for each drawing you selected. For example, if you play 1 set of numbers in All or Nothing and select BOTH Midday and Evening draw, your total ticket price is $4 – because it is $2 per play so, for two drawings (MIDDAY and EVENING) your total would be $4.

For all details, visit wilottery.com/TwiceDailyDraws

• Click Claiming Prizes for information.

• Yes.
• Mailing labels are acceptable.

• The odds are calculated by taking the total number of tickets printed divided by the total number of prizes available.
• The prizes' location in the game are random.
• A string of ten tickets may not produce a winner, but another string of ten tickets may produce several winners.

• Powerball, Mega Millions and Megabucks can be played 8 consecutive draws in advance.
• All daily games can be played 7 consecutive draws in advance. These include: Badger5, SuperCash!, All or Nothing, Pick 3 and Pick 4.

Give us a call at 608-261-4916 and we can play the game with you, or arrange to have you send in a photo, so we can help you figure it out.

Twice daily draws does NOT double the cost to play but you do have to pay for each drawing. When you buy a ticket, you select which draws to play in (MIDDAY, EVENING, or BOTH) and you pay for each drawing you selected. For example, if you play 1 set of numbers in All or Nothing and select BOTH (MIDDAY and EVENING draw), your total ticket price is $4 – which is $2 for 1 play in 2 drawings. You could also choose to play 1 set of numbers in just the All or Nothing Evening draw or just the All or Nothing MIDDAY draw. Then your total ticket price is $2.

For all details, visit wilottery.com/TwiceDailyDraws

• Madison Lottery Office is located at:
  • Department of Revenue
    2135 Rimrock Rd
    Madison, WI 53713
• Milwaukee Lottery Office is located at:
  • State Office Building
    819 N 6th St 4th Floor
    Milwaukee, WI 53203

• At least one of the non-winning tickets should be completed with the player's name, address and phone number.

• For every Megabucks ticket sold, a percentage of that $1 is placed into a jackpot prize pool.
• The more tickets sold, the higher the cash option.
• ​​​​​​​With Megabucks, the lottery automatically funds a starting cash option of $400,000 and an annuity of $1 million.

In some cases, the Megabucks annuity jackpot may stay the same or decrease. The annuity jackpot, funded by the cash pool available to purchase government bonds, can vary if there are changes in the overall financial markets or the U.S. government's bond rating. These changes can make it much more expensive to buy these long-term securities. So, even as the cash jackpot continues to grow, the estimated annuity jackpot may remain the same or decrease from one drawing to the next.

• Powerball drawings are held at Universal Studios in Florida.
• Mega Millions drawing are held in Atlanta, Georgia.
• Powerball and Mega Millions drawings are broadcast over satellite. Wisconsin stations are not contractually obligated to show the drawing however, they typically show the drawing when the jackpot is high.
• All other drawing can be viewed on YouTube.

• You can call the state debt collection number at (608) 266-7879.

• Lotto tickets are valid for 180 days after the draw date.
• For a list of valid ticket please click here Instant Games.

We recommend you sign your tickets as soon as you purchase them. But, no, you do not need to sign every ticket for Super 2nd Chance.

• On the back of any instant scratch ticket, the game number is the first three or four numbers in the string of numbers located immediately above the long barcode (usually found at the bottom of the ticket back).

• All Wisconsin Lottery games are drawn using a Random Number Generator (RNG).
• A RNG is a machine with the sole purpose of picking random numbers. It is not connected to any outside line or to the Lottery gaming system.

• Please click here for a listing of Wisconsin Lottery Retailers.

• The ticket should be signed and submitted to the Madison Wisconsin Lottery Office.
• A court order must be issued.
• Please click here for Multiple Winners packet.

Pick 3, Pick 4, and All or Nothing drawings are held every day after 1:30 p.m. for MIDDAY draws and after 9:00 p.m. for EVENING draws. Tickets must be purchased before 1:30 p.m. to be included in that day's MIDDAY draw and before 9:00 p.m. to be included in that day’s EVENING draw.

• Yes, all lottery winnings are taxable.
• We automatically deduct
  • Federal tax for a ticket $5,001+ is 24%.
  • State tax for a ticket $2,000+ is 7.65%.

• No, tickets can not be split.
• They are void if stolen, unissued, mutilated, altered, unreadable, counterfeit, defective, multiply printed or fail validation tests.

• Click here to see the About the Wisconsin Lottery page.

• The population in certain areas is higher, so more people are buying lottery tickets in that area.
• If more people are buying tickets in the area, that area is more likely to have winners.

• No. You cannot use your credit card to purchase lottery tickets.
• By law, lottery tickets may only be purchased with cash.

• A court order must be issued if more than one person is claiming a prize.
• Read more in the Multiple Winner Checklist.

You do not need to provide a Social Security number (SSN) when cashing a prize up to $599. To claim a prize $600 or higher, you will need to provide one of the following: a SSN, an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), or a completed IRS Form W-8BEN.

Note: Only provide personal information when you are filling out a claim form or when you come to the validations office to claim a prize. Do not provide your personal or confidential information to someone who calls claiming to be from a lottery or a government agency as that may be a scam.

• No. Wisconsin has an “open records law.”
• Most information that state government produces or controls is available to any organization or person requesting it. Only information “in the public’s interest” may be released by a government agency.
• The lottery, upon request, must release the name and city of the winner. Any other information about the winner will be released only with the winner’s consent. Likewise, it is the winner's choice if they would like to speak to the media.

• Yes.
• If you purchased a Wisconsin lottery ticket you can still claim your prize.
• Mail your ticket in to the address below to be redeemed.
  Prizes
  PO Box 777
  Madison, WI 53774

No. However, Powerball and Mega Millions are broadcast over satellite, so many Wisconsin stations can broadcast the drawings. Wisconsin stations are not contractually obligated to show them, therefore, which stations air them and when and how they choose to do so is at the station's discretion.
All other Wisconsin Lottery games are drawn using a Random Number Generator (RNG). An RNG is a machine with the sole purpose of picking random numbers. It is not connected to any outside line or to the Lottery gaming system. These drawings are not televised. However, videotapes of the drawings are available for public review for 180 days following the drawing. Results from these drawings are also available on our website, through many local newspapers, at retailers, and by calling our 24-hour player hotline at (608) 266-7777.

• You may purchase tickets if you are 18 years or older.

• The value of unclaimed prizes is credited to the Wisconsin Lottery property tax relief fund.

• You must purchase a Wisconsin Lottery ticket at a Wisconsin Lottery Retailer.

• Winning tickets up to $500,999 may be claimed at the Madison or Milwaukee Lottery Office or by mail to the Madison Lottery Office.
• Winning tickets of $501,000 or larger must be claimed in person at the Madison Lottery Office.
• Please visit How to Claim a Prize for more info.

The Features and Procedures include the number of top prizes, however this is just an estimate, as it is created before the actual tickets are printed. Frequently, the number of top prizes printed is more than what was estimated, and that is why we list the total number of top prizes and the top prizes remaining on our website. The top prizes remaining are updated on the website weekly, and represent the actual number of top prizes that are in the game.

Please note that the odds of the game are always equal to or better than what is printed on the ticket back.

• No. You may only purchase Wisconsin Lottery tickets at a Wisconsin Lottery retailer.

• Call our player hotline at (608) 266-7777.

• Upon the death of a prize winner, any prize money that has not been paid shall be paid to the prize winner's estate. (Wis. Stats. 565.30 (1).)

• The Wisconsin Lottery does not know who winners are until they claim prizes.
• If you receive a call, email or letter saying you are a winner, this could be a scam.
• Do not give out your personal or confidential information to someone claiming to be from a government agency.
• More consumer protection information can be found on the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection website.

• It is up to the retailer's discretion how much they'd like to pay out a winning ticket.
• Many retailers do not keep enough cash on hand to pay out large winners. This maybe due to security reasons.
• To claim your prize click here for other options.

• We receive approximated 50,000 entries each week.
• Odds of winning a Super 2nd Chance prize are dependent on the number of entries received.

• Only an original ticket (not a copy) can be validated and paid.
• We recommend signing your tickets as soon as you purchase them. Wisconsin Lottery tickets are bearer instruments; whoever signs the back of the ticket is considered the rightful owner.
• A Wisconsin Lottery ticket cannot be voided; once printed there is no way to cancel it.

• For each game, click on the Features and Procedures or brochure.

• Wisconsin Lottery website: wilottery.com.
• Published in many local papers.
• Click here to sign up for numbers sent to your phone.
• Lottery Player Hotline: (608) 266-7777.
• Join the Lottery Players Club.

• If you suspect your phone call is a scam, call Consumer Protection at (800) 422-7128.
• Or to file a complaint click on FTC Complaint Assistant.

• Driver's license (current), State identification card or Passport.
• Social Security Number (physical card is not required).

How Does The Lottery Annuity Payout Work

Yes, you can redeem a multi-draw ticket that still has remaining draws.

• You will receive payment for your winnings.
• You will also receive an exchange ticket for the remaining draws on your original ticket.

• 70-80% of people purchase Powerball, Mega Millions, Megabucks, Badger 5 and SuperCash! as quick picks and likewise, the same percent are winning tickets.
• 70-80% of people purchase Pick 3 and Pick 4 by selecting their own numbers and likewise, the same percent are winning tickets.

• No, the envelope can be no larger than 4.5 inches by 9.5 inches shall constitute a single entry regardless how many tickets or envelopes are enclosed.
• The envelope is what is drawn, therefore each envelope is one entry.

• Cash option:
  For every dollar spent on a jackpot lotto game, a certain percentage is placed immediately into a cash pool. When you win the jackpot and choose the cash option, you will get the entire amount in the cash pool, minus taxes.
• Annuity:
  When you win the jackpot and choose the annuity option, the cash pool is used to buy government bonds that pay out over a 25-year period for Megabucks or over a 30-year period for Powerball and Mega Millions. You will receive a payment every year until the full annuity amount is paid out. Taxes are withheld from each payment. It is similar to how a savings bond works. A $100 savings bond costs the purchaser only $50 today. If the holder of the bond waits until maturity, the bond is then worth the entire $100.

Note: After presenting the winning ticket you have 60 days to decide on cash option or annuity. After 60 days have passed, if you have not made a decision, the payment automatically becomes an annuity.

• Please click here to see Past Winning Numbers.

• You can check your ticket at any Wisconsin Lottery Retailer at the self-checker.
• The self-checker will show if it is a winning or non-winning ticket.

No, per the Features and Procedures, all tickets sent to the Wisconsin Lottery's SUPER 2ND CHANCE DRAWING address become the property of the Wisconsin Lottery and will not be returned.

A fast and easy way to play all of Wisconsin’s Lotto games for
one price!

For $10, a player will receive a quick pick ticket for eight Lotto games for their next drawing.

Tickets (wagers) include:

• $2 Powerball
• $2 Mega Millions
• $2 All or Nothing
• $1 Megabucks
• $1 SuperCash!
• $1 Badger 5
• $.50 Pick 4 (Box play)
• $.50 Pick 3 (Box play)

• No.
• Entries must be mailed to:
  Super 2nd Chance
  PO Box 77006
  Madison, WI 53707-1006

• The current Major Jackpot Level is $150,000,000.
• The Major Jackpot Level is the level above which Powerball drawings will no longer include a Power Play of 10X.

• Lotto tickets are valid for 180 days after the draw date.

• For a list of valid ticket please click here Instant Games.

• It is at your discretion to mail a winning Lottery ticket in to be redeemed.
• If mailing, make a copy of the ticket(s) and claim form for your records.
• Many certify their mail in order to track its arrival to WI Lottery Validations Office.

Yes. If you buy one set of numbers and select BOTH, the ticket will show one set of numbers and then list each specific draw (2 draws total) that set of numbers is eligible for. If you buy 2 sets of numbers and select BOTH, the ticket will show two sets of numbers and still list only 2 draws underneath.

For all details, visit wilottery.com/TwiceDailyDraws

No doubt about it, winning the lottery dramatically changes a person’s life. A financial windfall of that magnitude quickly grants you a level of financial freedom you probably have trouble imagining.

But becoming a Mega Millions or Powerball jackpot winner doesn’t change everything. If you are the lucky winner, you still have to worry about bills and taxes. This is when a lottery tax calculator comes handy.

How are lottery winnings taxed under federal and state?

Lottery winnings are considered ordinary taxable income for both federal and state tax purposes. That means your winnings are taxed the same as your wages or salary. And you must report the entire amount you receive each year on your tax return.

For example, let’s say you elected to receive your lottery winnings in the form of annuity payments and received $50,000 in 2019. You must report that money as income on your 2019 tax return. The same is true, however, if you take a lump-sum payout in 2019. You must report that entire amount as well. For this, a tax calculator is an essential tool.

Note: Before you receive one dollar, the IRS automatically takes 25 percent of your winnings as tax money. You’re expected to pay the rest of your tax bill on that prize money when you file your return.

What is the tax rate for lottery winnings?

When it comes to federal taxes, lottery winnings are taxed according to the federal tax brackets. Therefore, you won’t pay the same tax rate on the entire amount. The tax brackets are progressive, which means portions of your winnings are taxed at different rates. Depending on the number of your winnings, your federal tax rate could be as high as 37 percent as per the lottery tax calculation.

State and local tax rates vary by location. Some states don’t impose an income tax while others withhold over 15 percent. Also, some states have withholding rates for non-residents, meaning even if you don’t live there, you still have to pay taxes to that state.

Do I have to pay state taxes on lottery winnings if I don’t live in the state where I bought the ticket?

Most states don’t withhold taxes when the winner doesn’t reside there. In fact, of the 43 states that participate in multistate lotteries, only two withhold taxes from nonresidents. Arizona and Maryland both tax the winnings of people who live out-of-state.

Can I change the amount of tax the lottery withholds?

You don’t have a choice on how much state or federal tax is withheld from your winnings. The only piece you can control is how much money you save to cover any extra money you may owe. For this, you can use a federal tax calculator.

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Do lottery winnings count as earned income for Social Security purposes?

Lottery winnings are not considered earned income, no matter how much work it was purchasing your tickets. Therefore, they do not affect your Social Security benefits.

Does winning the lottery affect my tax bracket?

Winning the lottery can affect your tax bracket in a big way. An average family’s top federal tax rate could go from 22 percent to 37 percent. But remember, if that happens, you likely won’t pay the top rate on all of your money.

That is unless your regular household income already places you in the top tax bracket prior to winning. In that case, all of it is taxed at 37 percent. This can be calculated using a tax calculator. Lottery winnings are combined with the rest of your taxable income for the year, meaning that money is not taxed separately.

What are the benefits of taking a lump sum payment versus annuity payments?

If you take a lump sum, you have more control over your money right now. You can choose to invest it into a retirement account or other stock option to generate a return. You could also use it to buy or expand a business.

Several financial advisors recommend taking the lump sum because you typically receive a better return on investing lottery winnings in higher-return assets, like stocks. If you elect annuity payments, however, you can take advantage of your tax deductions each year with the help of lottery tax calculator and a lower tax bracket to reduce your tax bill.

The decision for which option is better is complex. It all depends on the size of the lottery winnings, your current and projected income tax rates, where you reside, and the potential rate of return on any investments. If you win big, it’s in your best interest to work with a financial advisor to determine what’s right for you. However, you can also determine the taxes using a federal tax calculator.

Are you a lucky winner? Determine what you owe in taxes with this Lottery Tax Calculator.

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