Wisconsin (WI) Lottery Results & Winning Numbers

About the Wisconsin Lottery

The Wisconsin Lottery was founded in 1988 and is operated by the Wisconsin Department of Revenue. Since its inception, the Badger State lottery has generated $16.1 billion in total revenue. About 50% of that sum has gone to the prize winners, with the rest going to Wisconsin taxpayers, businesses, and retailers. 

Wisconsin Lottery Rules

Those planning on trying their luck at one of WI lottery games need to follow certain rules. You’ll find the most important ones below:

• Players must be at least 18 years old to purchase WI Lottery tickets;
• Players can buy tickets at one of the authorized Wisconsin Lottery retailers;
• Players can purchase tickets with cash only;
• Players should sign their tickets after purchasing them as evidence that they rightfully own them;
• Players must redeem their prizes in the 180 days after the draw date, that is, the end game date;
• Players who have won prizes valued at $600 or higher will need to provide one of the following: an SSN, an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), or a completed IRS Form W-8BEN;
• Players who have won WI Lottery prizes cannot stay anonymous due to Wisconsin’s “open records law.” The state has to disclose the winners’ names and cities upon request.

Wisconsin Lottery Tickets

Wisconsin Lottery tickets are available for purchase at any of the licensed retail locations in the state. You must be 18 years old or over to purchase one. If you win, you’ll have 180 days after the draw date or the end date of the game to claim your prize.

Can I buy WI tickets online?

No. You must buy WI Lottery tickets at one of the physical retail locations in the state. 

Wisconsin Lottery Games and Drawing Schedule

Powerball

You can win the rolling jackpot in this popular multi-state lottery game by following simple rules. Just select five numbers from 1 to 69 and one Powerball number from 1 to 26. You can enter up to eight future draws for $2 per play and multiply your winnings with the Power Play feature for a dollar more. Draws take place on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 9:59 p.m. CST.

Mega Millions

A massive progressive jackpot can be yours if you choose to play this multi-state lottery game. The rules state that players must choose five numbers from 1 to 70 and one Mega Ball number from 1 to 25. Each play costs $2, but the Multiplier mode can increase your winnings if you pay a dollar more. Once again, you can enter up to eight draws in advance. Mega Millions draws are held on Tuesday and Friday at 10 p.m. CST. 

Mega Bucks

For $1 per two plays, you can land a jackpot that starts at $1 million and keeps growing until it’s won. To participate, you need to select six numbers between 1 and 40 from two panels on your playslip. If you add EZMatch to your ticket for $1 more, you’ll receive an extra set of numbers and a chance to win instantly. Players can enter in up to eight future draws here, too. Numbers are drawn on Wednesday and Saturday after 9 p.m. CST. 

Badger 5

You can bag an impressive sum of money playing the Wisconsin Lottery’s Badger 5. According to the rules, all you need to do is choose five numbers from 1 to 31. Each play is $1, and you can play in up to seven draws. Badger 5 numbers are drawn daily after 9 p.m. CST. 

Supercash!

Supercash! participants will get two plays for $1 per draw and a shot at $350,000 every day with this game. To enter the draws, you’ll need to pick six numbers between 1 and 39. WI Lottery allows entering up to seven draws in advance and/or double your non-top prize winnings if you add the Doubler feature to your ticket. Draws take place every day after 9 p.m.

All or Nothing

With the WI Lottery’s All or Nothing, you can win a prize even if you match none of the winning numbers. To play, you’ll have to select 11 numbers from 1 to 22, the draw/s you’d like to enter, and the number of days you’d like to play this game on. 

You can participate in up to seven midday or evening draws or up to 14 draws if you choose to enter both in one day. Each ticket is $2 per draw, and the numbers are drawn daily, after 1:30 p.m. CST for midday and after 9:00 p.m. CST for evening draws. 

Pick 3

Pick 3 is a daily WI Lottery game where you can win up to $500 twice a day. To play, you need to select three numbers in one of three 0–9 panels on your ticket, a playstyle, the amount you’d like to wager, the draw/s you’d like to partake in, and days you’d like to play on. Available bet types are: 

• Straight — With this playstyle, you need to match the winning numbers in the exact order.
• Box — This bet type allows you to match the drawn numbers in any order.
• Straight/Box — If you opt for this one, you can play your numbers in either the exact or any order.

You can bet $0.50 or $1 with the first two playstyles, but you’ll need to wager $1 if you pick the last bet type. Players can enter up to seven midday or evening draws or up to 14 draws if they choose to participate in both in one day. Pick 3 numbers are drawn every day after 1:30 p.m. CST and after 9:00 p.m. CST. 

Pick 4

This game grants the Wisconsin Lottery players a shot at the $5,000 top prize daily. To partake in the draws, they need to select four numbers from 0 to 9 from the four panels on their ticket, the amount they want to bet, the bet type, the draws they want to participate in, and the days they’d like to play on. The bet types available for this game are Straight and Box. The rest of the rules and draw times match the Pick 3 ones. 

10 Buck Luck

WI Lottery also allows its players to participate in the eight future Lotto games draws faster. Namely, players can get a quick pick ticket featuring $2 Powerball, $2 Mega Millions, $2 All or Nothing, $1 Megabucks, $1 SuperCash!, $1 Badger 5, $.50 Pick 4 (Box play), and $.50 Pick 3 (Box play) for only $10. This way, they can secure an entry in all of these games with a single quick purchase.

How to Claim a Lottery Prize in Wisconsin

How you can redeem your prize will depend on the amount won:

1. Players who have won prizes up to $599 can claim their prizes in person or by mail. If they choose to redeem their winnings in person, they can do that at any Wisconsin Lottery retailer, or a Madison or Milwaukee Lottery office.
2. Players who have won prizes worth between $600 and $199,999 can also claim these in person or by mail. However, those who want to do it in person must visit one of the above-mentioned Wisconsin Lottery offices.
3. Players who have won prizes valued at more than $200,000 need to go to the Madison Lottery office to claim them. However, before visiting, they need to call 608-261-4916 to make an appointment ahead of time so the lottery has enough time to process their claim.

If you decide to claim a prize in person, you will need to bring an identification document such as a driver's license, ID card, or passport. You’ll also be required to provide your Social Security Number if you’ve won a prize worth more than $600.

Winners who choose to mail their claims can do so using certified or registered mail at Prizes, PO Box 777, Madison, WI 53774. The envelope they’re mailing should contain the completed claim form and the signed winning ticket. These winners should also make copies of these two documents for their own records. 

Notable Winners of Wisconsin Lotteries

Plenty of participants have succeeded in pocketing some big bucks playing the many Wisconsin Lottery games over the years. Here are a few of the most recent winners:

• Taral P. from Milwaukee won $126,000 playing Badger 5 in November 2021.
• Robert K. from Cottage Grove landed a whopping $5,200,000 playing Megabucks in November 2021.
• Rashad C. from Stevens Point played the winning Badger 5 combination and scored $69,500 in November 2021.
• Carol P. from Onalaska scratched the winning Groovy Slingo ticket and brought $30,000 home in October 2021. 

Wisconsin Lottery Scratch-Offs

WI Lottery has prepared a wide selection of scratch tickets for those who prefer to instantly know the lottery games’ results. The prices range from $0.50 to $30 and award up to $1 million in cash prizes.

Wisconsin Lottery Second Chances — What is Second Chance?

Second Chance draws give less lucky players another chance to win. These types of draws typically feature a variety of prizes, from cash prizes to trips and vacation packages. 

How Does Second Chance Work for the WI Lottery?

To enter the WI Lottery Second Chance draws, follow the steps below:

1. Gather at least $5 worth of non-winning Wisconsin Lottery scratch and/or lotto tickets whose prize claim period has not expired yet.
2. Write your full name, address, and phone number on at least one of the tickets.
3. Place the tickets in an envelope that is no larger than 4.5″x9.5″.
4. Mail the envelope at Super 2nd Chance, PO Box 77006, Madison, WI 53707-1006.

All tickets worth more than $5 qualify as one entry, and each envelope is valid for a single draw. You can send as many envelopes as you wish, but you can win only once per draw. Every Thursday, ten winners receive a reward worth $1,000 in cash. 

Information on the Wisconsin Lottery

Wisconsin Lottery Office

You can find the WI Lottery Offices at the following addresses:

• Department of Revenue — 2135 Rimrock Road Madison, WI 53713
• State Office Building — 819 N. 6th St 4th Floor Milwaukee, WI 53203

Wisconsin Lottery Customer Support

If you happen to come across any problems while playing the Wisconsin Lottery games, you can contact their customer support team via these channels:

• Phone: 1-608-266-7777
• Email: [email protected] 
• Questions page: https://wilottery.com/about/contact-us 
• Mailing address: Wisconsin Lottery, PO Box 8941, Madison, WI 53708-8941 

Wisconsin Lottery Social Accounts

WI Lottery makes sure to update its players through its social media accounts. You can follow any or all of these to stay up to date: 

• • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • YouTube

Wisconsin Lottery Apps and Technology

While the WI Lottery does not have an official mobile app for iOS users, Android users can download the app from the Google Play Store.

The Wisconsin Lottery App has the following key features:

• Option to check winning numbers and past results;
• Information about hot and cold numbers;
• Information on how many players won each game;
• Frequency chart;
• Option to receive push notifications;
• Privacy Policy information.

Wisconsin Tax Information

The state of Wisconsin withholds federal and state taxes from lottery winnings. Prizes worth $2,000 or more are subject to 7.65% in state taxes, while prizes valued at $5,001 or more are subject to state tax of 7.65% and federal tax of 24%.

Wisconsin Lottery FAQ

Are Wisconsin lottery rules different if you play online?

You cannot play Wisconsin Lottery games online.

How do I know lotteries listed on Lottery Critic are legitimate?

Our website’s information comes from the official state lottery websites and is updated regularly. Our content is thoroughly researched and curated to fit lottery enthusiasts’ interests.

How long does it take to receive your prize if you win the Wisconsin lottery?

This depends on the amount you have won and how you have chosen to claim and receive your winnings. The Wisconsin State Lottery takes up to four weeks to process mailed claims after receiving them. Moreover, you may claim prizes worth up to $599 immediately at the retail location if that retailer has enough cash on hand.

Jackpot winners will have 60 days after they’ve validated their winning tickets to choose how they’ll receive their prize. The available options are cash  —  a lump sum received immediately,  or annuity  —   annual installments over 25 years for Megabucks, or over 30 years for Powerball and Mega Millions. Taxes are withheld from any winnings regardless of the option you choose.

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