Washington lottery rules

What to know before you play in Washington

• Age. You must be 18 or older to buy a ticket or claim a prize.
• Claim window. Draw-game prizes must be claimed within 180 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.
• Taxes. The state withholds or taxes lottery prizes at 0%, on top of 24% federal withholding above $5,000. Your final bill depends on your return.
• Taxes. Washington does not tax lottery prizes at the state level. Federal withholding of 24% still applies above $5,000.
• Online. Washington's Lottery says internet gambling is illegal in Washington; tickets are sold only at licensed retail locations.
• Where the money goes. Lottery proceeds benefit the Washington Opportunity Pathways Account (WOPA), with remaining funds going to other state accounts and the Stadium and Exhibition Center.

Games sold in Washington

Powerball · Mega Millions