How old do you have to be to play the lottery in Rhode Island?

You must be 18 or older to buy a Rhode Island lottery ticket.

How long do you have to claim a lottery prize in Rhode Island?

365 days, per the lottery's published rules.

iLottery runs through a VIP Plus account with identity checks and geolocation; credit cards are not accepted.

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By Daniel Whitfield, EditorFacts verified November 2, 2026

Age. You must be 18 or older to buy a ticket or claim a prize.
Claim window. Draw-game prizes must be claimed within 365 days of the drawing. Miss it and the prize goes to the state's unclaimed-prize fund.
Privacy. Winner anonymity is Not allowed. Your name, city and prize amount can be released under public-records law.
Online. iLottery runs through a VIP Plus account with identity checks and geolocation; credit cards are not accepted.
Where the money goes. State General Fund.

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How old do you have to be to play the lottery in Rhode Island?: You must be 18 or older to buy a Rhode Island lottery ticket.
How long do you have to claim a lottery prize in Rhode Island?: 365 days, per the lottery's published rules.
Can you stay anonymous if you win the lottery in Rhode Island?: Not allowed.
Can you buy lottery tickets online in Rhode Island?: iLottery runs through a VIP Plus account with identity checks and geolocation; credit cards are not accepted.

Facts last verified November 2, 2026

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