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Washington Lottery

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Current guide to Washington (WA) lottery results, game schedules, odds, and prize-claim rules.

  • Live results and jackpot amounts updated after every draw
  • Complete claiming, tax, and anonymity guides for Washington
  • Odds breakdowns and analysis tools for every game

Latest Washington Lottery Results & Winning Numbers

View the most recent winning numbers, prizes, and jackpots for all Washington lottery games.

Hit 5

Mar 18, 2026
Est. Jackpot$315K
6
7
33
39
41

Lotto

Mar 18, 2026
Est. Jackpot$2.90M
5
13
17
30
42
44

Match 4

Mar 18, 2026
Top Prize$10K
1
17
18
24

Pick 3

Mar 18, 2026
Top Prize$500
8
4
9

Daily Keno

Mar 18, 2026
Top Prize$100K
1
2
9
13
21
23
24
26
28
30
41
44
45
49
55
63
68
72
74
79

Cash Pop

Mar 18, 2026
Top Prize$500
10

Source: Official Washington Lottery. Results verified after each drawing.

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State Lottery Information

What Should You Know About the Washington Lottery?

Washington's lottery has been operating since 1982, offering players six draw games including Match 4, Pick 3, Hit 5, Daily Keno, and Lotto. Beyond the draw games, residents enjoy a wide selection of scratch-off tickets available at retailers across the state. It's a straightforward way to play for a chance at prizes.

What matters most

  • Established: 1982
  • Minimum age: 18+
  • Official online play: Not offered
  • Draw games: 6
Where proceeds go

Washington Lottery revenue flows directly into the state's Education and Lifelong Learning Account, funding K-12 schools, community colleges, and universities across the state. Beyond education, profits support problem gambling treatment programs and various regulatory costs. It's a straightforward model where every ticket sold channels money back into communities through classrooms and student support services.

Washington Lottery Overview

Established
1982
Minimum age
18+
Official online play
Not offered
Draw games
6
Retail locations
3,500+
Scratchers
Available

This page covers buying rules, results verification, privacy guidance, claim procedures, and tax planning for Washington players.

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Purchase Guide

How Do You Buy Washington Lottery Tickets?

Purchase Washington lottery tickets at authorized retailers across the state. Choose your numbers, check game-specific cutoff times, and play responsibly.

Purchase steps

How to buy

  1. 01

    Choose an authorized retailer

    Buy tickets only from licensed lottery retailers. Phone, mail, and direct internet purchases are not part of the standard Arizona ticket-buying flow.

  2. 02

    Use the retailer’s accepted payment method

    Authorized retailers commonly accept cash, debit cards, and credit cards, though payment options can still vary by location.

  3. 03

    Buy before the game-specific cutoff

    Around 10:00 PM, with exact cutoff times varying by game and drawing.

Know before you buy
  • Check the schedule for the specific game you want to play. Not every game uses the same cutoff time.
  • Keep the ticket flat and readable, and sign it after purchase if you want to protect ownership before claiming.
  • Use official lottery digital tools for results, ticket scanning, and retailer lookup, not for purchases unless the state lottery explicitly offers online play.

Washington ticket purchase rules

Where to buy
Authorized retailers statewide, including 3,500+ locations.
Payment policy
Cash and cards are broadly supported, though store rules can still vary.
Sunday sales
Sunday ticket sales are available, but exact retail availability can still vary by game and location.
Typical cutoff
Around 10:00 PM on draw nights
Official tools

Washington's Lottery is best for ticket scanning, results, and retailer lookup.

Visit official app or site →
Check Your Tickets

Check Washington Lottery Results Instantly

Find the latest winning numbers in the results table above, or use our ticket checker to see if you've won. Results are updated shortly after drawings are posted on the official website.

Verification guide

How to verify a ticket

Use our ticket checker

Start here for a quick self-check. Compare the latest Washington winning numbers and test a ticket without leaving the page.

Use official lottery tools

Use Washington's Lottery or the official website for scans, posted numbers, claim instructions, and final confirmation.

Verify at a retailer

An authorized Washington retailer can scan your ticket on an official terminal before you begin a claim.

Before you claim a possible winner

Always confirm a winning ticket with an authorized retailer or the official Washington lottery before you begin a prize claim. Published results help you check numbers quickly, but the official lottery remains the final authority.

Ticket Checker

Quick Ticket Checker

Official Washington verification resources

Official website

Posted numbers, claim forms, game notices, and official instructions.

Washington's Lottery

Scan tickets, check results, and access official account or retailer tools on mobile.

Retailer terminal

Use an authorized retailer for an in-store terminal scan before claiming a prize.

Privacy Rules

Can Lottery Winners Stay Anonymous in Washington?

Learn about your privacy options and legal requirements if you win the lottery in Washington. Understand whether you can remain anonymous and what steps you can take to protect your identity.

Privacy status

Winners Must Be Publicly Identified

Public disclosure

Washington generally requires lottery winners to be publicly identified. Your name, city, and prize amount may be disclosed as part of public records or lottery announcements.

Claiming through a trust or LLC

Allowed
Washington allows entity claims: A legally formed trust or LLC can be used when it meets the lottery's claim requirements. Complete the entity setup before you sign or submit the winning ticket.

Entity claiming needs to be planned before the claim starts. Work with counsel before signing or submitting the ticket if you intend to claim through an approved structure.

Detailed disclosure rules

Washington doesn't allow winners to stay anonymous. Your name goes public. Period. But here's what you can do instead: claim your prize through a trust or LLC. This legal structure becomes the official winner, keeping your personal identity out of the spotlight while still satisfying state requirements. You'll still appear in records as the trust representative, though the actual beneficial owner stays somewhat shielded from immediate public scrutiny. This matters because sudden wealth attracts unwanted attention. Solicitors, long-lost relatives, and scammers know exactly how to find lottery winners. Using a trust or LLC creates a practical buffer between you and that chaos. There aren't many exceptions here. Washington's pretty firm on public disclosure. The state sees transparency as part of the deal, so you're working within these constraints from the start.

Before you claim

Protect your privacy before you claim

Protect your identity

  • Set up an LLC or trust to claim your prize while keeping your personal identity somewhat shielded from public records.
  • Hire a lawyer and accountant before you claim anything—they'll handle details so your name doesn't get plastered everywhere unnecessarily.
  • Change your phone number and email after winning, then use a new one exclusively for lottery-related communications with officials.
  • Move to a different address or use a trusted friend's address for mail from the lottery commission if legally permissible.
  • Keep your win completely quiet for at least six months before telling anyone beyond your immediate legal and financial team.

Decisions to make before claiming

  • Whether you want to elect any confidentiality option available for the prize amount.
  • Whether legal, tax, or appointment planning should happen before you submit claim paperwork.
  • Which prize details may still be disclosed even if your name stays confidential.
Prize Claiming

How Do You Claim a Washington Lottery Prize?

Washington prizes usually must be claimed within 180 days. Your prize amount determines whether the claim starts at a retailer, by mail, or with the lottery office.

Prize threshold ladder

Start here. Your prize amount determines where the claim begins and whether mail handling is possible.

180 days to claim in most cases

Retailer claim

Claim at an authorized lottery retailer.

Authorized retailer

Fastest route for smaller prizes

$600 or less

Office claim

Prizes above the retailer limit are handled by the lottery or through mail claims.

Lottery office or mail

Mail claims may be available

$601+
Claim process

How to complete the claim

01

Sign the ticket

Sign the back of the ticket as soon as possible so you can establish ownership before beginning the claim.

02

Confirm the winner

Check the numbers again using the official lottery tools or a retailer scan before you complete any claim paperwork.

03

Match the prize to the claim method

Use the prize threshold ladder below to decide whether the claim belongs at a retailer, by mail, or at a lottery office.

04

Prepare documents

Gather the signed ticket, identification, and any claim form or tax information required for the prize amount.

Claim deadline

Most prizes must be claimed within 180 days. Once that deadline passes, the ticket is no longer valid for payment.

Required documents

  • Valid government-issued ID
  • Signed winning lottery ticket
  • Social Security Number or Tax ID
  • Completed lottery claim form
  • Proof of residency

What happens to unclaimed prizes?

When nobody claims a winning ticket in Washington, that unclaimed cash gets redirected to the state's general fund, which supports everything from education to infrastructure projects. The timeframe? You've got exactly one year from the drawing date to step forward, or you lose it. After that deadline passes, your potential windfall essentially becomes public money funding state operations.

Tax Planning

What taxes apply to Washington Lottery winnings, and how do they affect your take-home pay?

Federal withholding usually starts at 24% on larger prizes, and Washington applies 0% state tax where required. Use this section to understand what gets withheld, how payout choice affects taxes, and when to use the calculator for a personalized estimate.

What gets withheld

The IRS generally withholds 24% on prizes above $5,000. Washington also applies a 0% state rate where required.

Why withholding is not the final bill

Withholding is only an initial payment toward your eventual tax liability. Your total income, filing situation, and local rules can all push the real outcome higher or lower.

How taxes change your take-home pay

  • Federal withholding is just the starting point, so final tax owed can still change after you file.
  • Lump sum and annuity choices can lead to very different annual tax planning decisions.
  • Large wins can change your bracket, affect estimated payments, and make professional advice more valuable.
Free Calculator

Estimate Your Take-Home

When you want a personalized estimate, use the calculator to compare lump sum and annuity outcomes with federal, state, and local tax detail where applicable.

  • Current federal and state tax rates
  • Lump sum vs annuity comparison
  • Detailed tax breakdown
  • Instant calculations
Calculate Washington Taxes
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Explore Hot & Cold Number Trends for Washington

Go deeper once you have checked the basics. See which numbers are appearing most frequently, which ones are running cold, and how recent draw history looks across Washington games.

Hot numbers appearing most frequently
Cold numbers that are overdue
Complete frequency statistics

Number Analysis Preview

Hot Numbers
Most frequent
14
28
37
+7
Cold Numbers
Overdue
3
19
45
+7
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Multi-State Games Available in Washington

Washington participates in Powerball, Mega Millions, and other nationwide lottery games with jackpots reaching hundreds of millions of dollars. These games combine ticket sales from multiple states to create massive prize pools.

Powerball & Mega Millions access
Massive jackpots from combined pools
Complete results & analysis tools

Popular nationwide games

Powerball
Drawn Mon, Wed, Sat

Pick 5 numbers from 1-69 and 1 Powerball from 1-26 for jackpots that start at $20 million.

Mega Millions
Drawn Tue, Fri

Pick 5 numbers from 1-70 and 1 Mega Ball from 1-24 for jackpots that start at $50 million.

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FAQs

Common Questions About Washington Lottery

Answers to common questions about Washington lottery results, tools, and procedures, with Lottery Valley guidance and official source confirmation.

What's the quickest way to check Washington lottery results?

The fastest way to check Washington lottery results is right here on this page! We update winning numbers immediately after each drawing. Scroll to the results table above to see the latest numbers for all Washington lottery games.

How do I get started playing the Washington lottery?

Getting started with the Washington lottery is easy! First, visit any authorized lottery retailer (look for the official lottery logo at convenience stores, gas stations, or grocery stores). Choose a game from Washington's 6 available lottery games—beginners often start with daily draw games or smaller state games for better odds and more frequent drawings. Tell the retailer which game you want to play and either pick your own numbers or request a "Quick Pick" for randomly selected numbers. Tickets typically cost $1-$5 depending on the game. Always purchase tickets before the sales cutoff time (usually 1-2 hours before the drawing). For help choosing which game is right for you, visit our complete games guide with detailed comparisons, odds, and selection advice for all Washington lottery games.

What lottery games are available in Washington?

Washington currently offers 6 lottery games, including Cash Pop, Daily Keno, Hit 5, and more. Each game has different odds, jackpot sizes, and drawing schedules. For detailed game comparisons, odds analysis, and help choosing the right game for you, visit our Washington games overview page.

How do Washington lottery taxes work?

Washington lottery winnings are subject to both federal taxes (24% withholding on winnings over $5,000) and Washington state taxes at a rate of 0%. Use our Washington lottery tax calculator to instantly calculate your potential take-home amount after all taxes. The calculator factors in federal, state, and local taxes to give you an accurate estimate.

Where can I buy lottery tickets in Washington?

Lottery tickets are available at thousands of authorized retailers throughout Washington, including convenience stores, gas stations, grocery stores, and liquor stores. Look for the official lottery logo at retailers. Always purchase tickets before the sales cutoff time (usually 1-2 hours before the drawing). Check the drawing calendar for exact sales cutoff times for each Washington lottery game.

When are Washington lottery drawings held?

Washington lottery games have different drawing schedules ranging from daily to weekly drawings. Many state-specific games draw multiple times per week. Use our Washington Lottery Drawing Calendar to view the complete weekly drawing schedule for all Washington lottery games, including exact times and sales cutoffs.

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Responsible play and help

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Chance still decides outcomes

Predictions, generators, and strategy content do not guarantee winnings. Lottery outcomes remain chance-based.

Age, eligibility, and state rules vary

Eligibility, age limits, and online-play access vary by state and operator. Verify those rules before you act.

Help is available

Free and confidential support is available 24/7 through the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700.

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