Washington Lottery

Washington’s Lottery was created in 1982 with the intention of raising money for state programs. It is overseen by a five-member commission and features a mixture of both draw-based and instant games. Currently there are five traditional lottery games including the multi-state lottery games, Mega Millions and Powerball. The majority of lottery proceeds are donated to the Washington Opportunity Pathways Account with the remainder distributed to the Education Legacy Trust Account, the Economic Development Reserve Account, the Problem Gambling Account, and the Stadium and Exhibition Centre.

The Games and Odds

Powerball (5/69+1/26) – Odds of winning jackpot: 1 in 292,201,338
Mega Millions (5/75+1/15) – Odds of winning jackpot: 1 in 258,890,850
Lotto (6/49) – Odds of winning jackpot: 1 in 13,983,816
Hit 5 (5/39) – Odds of winning jackpot: 1 in 575,757
Match 4 (4/24) – Odds of winning jackpot: 1 in 10,626

How to be a Powerball Winner

5 correct numbers with Powerball
5 correct numbers
4 correct numbers, no Powerball
4 correct numbers
3 correct numbers with Powerball
3 correct numbers
2 correct numbers with Powerball
1 correct number with Powerball
Powerball Only

How to be a Mega Millions Winner

5 correct numbers with bonus ball
5 correct numbers
4 correct numbers with bonus ball
4 correct numbers
3 correct numbers with bonus ball
3 correct numbers
2 correct numbers with bonus ball
1 correct number
Bonus ball

How to be a Lotto Winner

6 correct numbers
5 correct numbers
4 correct numbers
3 correct numbers

How to be a Hit 5 Winner

5 correct numbers
4 correct numbers
3 correct numbers
2 correct numbers

How to be a Match 4 Winner

4 correct numbers
3 correct numbers
2 correct numbers