One of the most popular games offered by the Wisconsin Lottery is Powerball. This multi-state game has players choose five numbers from 1 to 69 and one Powerball number from 1 to 26. The top jackpot for Powerball starts at $20 million and increases with each drawing until it is won. In 2019, a lucky Wisconsin resident won the third-largest Powerball jackpot in history, taking home $768.4 million.
Another popular game offered by the Wisconsin Lottery is Mega Millions. Like Powerball, this multi-state game has players choose five numbers from 1 to 70 and one Mega Ball number from 1 to 25. The top jackpot for Mega Millions starts at $40 million and also increases with each drawing until it is won.
In addition to these big-jackpot games, the Wisconsin Lottery also offers a variety of scratch-off tickets. These instant-win games range in price from $1 to $30 and offer players the chance to win up to $1 million. Some of the scratch-off ticket themes include movies, sports, and holidays.
The Wisconsin Lottery also offers a variety of other games, including Pick 3, Pick 4, and Badger 5. Pick 3 and Pick 4 have players choose three or four numbers from 0 to 9, and Badger 5 has players choose five numbers from 1 to 31. These games have smaller jackpots but still offer players the chance to win big.
In addition to giving players a chance to win big prizes, the Wisconsin Lottery also helps fund important state programs. In 2019, the Wisconsin Lottery generated $687.5 million in sales, with $181.3 million going towards property tax relief and $130.2 million going towards state aid for schools. In total, the Wisconsin Lottery has raised more than $4 billion for these programs since it was established in 1988.
To play the Wisconsin Lottery games, players can purchase tickets at any licensed retailer in the state. Players can also purchase tickets through the Wisconsin Lottery app or website. However, players must be at least 18 years old to participate in lottery games in Wisconsin.
If players win a prize of $600 or less, they can claim their winnings at any licensed retailer. For prizes greater than $600, players must claim their winnings at a Wisconsin Lottery office. To claim prizes, players must present a winning ticket and a valid ID.
In addition to traditional lottery games, the Wisconsin Lottery also offers second-chance drawings for some scratch-off tickets. Players can enter these drawings online for a chance to win additional prizes.
Overall, the Wisconsin Lottery offers players the chance to win big prizes while also contributing to important state programs. Whether playing Powerball or trying their luck with a scratch-off ticket, players in Wisconsin have plenty of opportunities to potentially win big.