West Virginia Lottery offers a variety of multi-state games, giving you the opportunity to try your chances in some of the largest jackpot games available across the United States. These games combine gameplay from multiple states, resulting in significant jackpots and more potential to win. From POWERBALL© to MEGA MILLIONS® and Daily 3, 4, just to name a few, here’s a breakdown of the exciting multi-state games you can play in West Virginia.
POWERBALL©
POWERBALL© is one of the most popular multi-state games available, renowned for its record-breaking jackpots. In this game, you’ll select five numbers from a pool of 69, plus one POWERBALL© number from a separate pool of 26. The jackpot starts at $20 million and continues to grow until it’s won. With nine different ways to win, this game offers prizes for matching as few as one number with the POWERBALL© option.
Drawings for POWERBALL© take place three times a week on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Plus, if you want to multiply any potential winning by up to 10 times, you can add the Power Play® option for an additional $1 per play.
MEGA MILLIONS®
MEGA MILLIONS® is another massive multi-state game that made its debut in 1996. To play, choose five numbers from one to 70 and one Mega Ball number from one to 25. The jackpot starts at $20 million and rolls over when there is no winner, meaning it can often reach hundreds of millions of dollars.
Draws are held every Tuesday and Friday. And, similar to POWERBALL©, you can add the Megaplier® option to your ticket for an extra $1, which gives you the chance to multiply non-jackpot prizes by up to five times. MEGA MILLIONS® offers nine prize levels, so there are plenty of chances to win at different tiers, depending on your wager.
LOTTO AMERICA©
LOTTO AMERICA© is yet another multi-state game, offering an alternative to POWERBALL© and MEGA MILLIONS®. Despite having smaller jackpots, LOTTO AMERICA© often has better odds of winning than the two aforementioned games.
To play, pick five numbers from one to 52 and one Star Ball number from one to 10. The starting jackpot is $2 million, growing with each draw until someone wins.
This game also offers the All Star Bonus® option for an additional $1 per play, which multiplies non-jackpot prizes by up to five times. Drawings for LOTTO AMERICA© are held three times a week on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Cash25
Cash25 is another draw game offered exclusively by the West Virginia Lottery. With a jackpot starting at $25,000, you’ll need to select six numbers from a pool of 25 to participate. If all six numbers match the drawn numbers, you can win the top prize.
Cash25 features straightforward gameplay and better odds compared to some other multi-state games. Drawings take place four times a week—on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday—offering multiple chances to try your chances throughout the week.
How to play multi-state games in West Virginia
Playing these multi-state games is straightforward. You can purchase tickets at authorized retailers or Lottery vending machines across the state, or try your chances online via the West Virginia Lottery’s official website or app. When playing online, you can select your numbers manually or use the “Quick Pick” option to generate random selections.
You could also choose to play your selected numbers for multiple upcoming draws on a variety of games by opting for a multidraw ticket.
Responsible gaming and prize claims
At the West Virginia Lottery, your safety is paramount. That’s why it’s important to remember that Lottery games are games of chance, and there is no guaranteed way to win. If you win, smaller prizes can typically be claimed at the retailer where you purchased the ticket, while larger prizes will require completing a claim form and visiting a designated Lottery office. If you’ve played online, any winnings will be credited to your account, with clear instructions provided for claiming higher-tier prizes.
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Now you know some of the most popular multi-state games like POWERBALL©, MEGA MILLIONS®, and LOTTO AMERICA©, you can try your chances safely and responsibly in West Virginia.
