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Wyoming lottery rules

By Daniel Whitfield, EditorFacts verified November 2, 2026

What to know before you play in Wyoming

  • 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 Allowed. You can keep your identity private if you follow the lottery’s procedure.
  • Online. WyoLotto tickets are cash only and sold at retailers; the app scans and checks tickets.

Games sold in Wyoming

Powerball · Mega Millions · Millionaire for Life · 2by2 · Cowboy Draw

Our review of WyoLotto

State lottery

WyoLotto

6.2

Wyoming's state lottery (WyoLotto): cash-only retail tickets, 180-day claims and anonymity on request.

Best for: Wyoming players who buy in person and want to keep a large win private.

Wyoming at a glance

State lottery
WyoLotto
Minimum age
18+
Official online sales
No
Courier apps
None operating
Claim deadline
180 days
Winner anonymity
Allowed

Frequently asked questions

How old do you have to be to play the lottery in Wyoming?
You must be 18 or older to buy a Wyoming lottery ticket.
How long do you have to claim a lottery prize in Wyoming?
180 days, per the lottery's published rules.
Can you stay anonymous if you win the lottery in Wyoming?
Allowed.
Can you buy lottery tickets online in Wyoming?
WyoLotto tickets are cash only and sold at retailers; the app scans and checks tickets.

Sources

Facts last verified November 2, 2026

Every figure on this page comes from one of the documents below. If a source has changed since our check, tell us.

  1. Mega Millions — Where to Play · accessed November 2, 2026
  2. Powerball FAQs · accessed November 2, 2026
  3. Millionaire for Life · accessed November 2, 2026
  4. 2by2 · accessed November 2, 2026
  5. WyoLotto: homepage · accessed November 2, 2026
  6. WyoLotto: Claim Your Prize · accessed November 2, 2026
  7. WyoLotto: Responsible Gambling · accessed November 2, 2026
  8. WyoLotto FAQ: How much are tickets? · accessed November 2, 2026
  9. WyoLotto FAQ: Why are purchases cash only? · accessed November 2, 2026
  10. WyoLotto FAQ: Can I remain anonymous? · accessed November 2, 2026
  11. WyoLotto FAQ: Why does my ticket have an expiration date? · accessed November 2, 2026
  12. WyoLotto: Cowboy Draw · accessed November 2, 2026

Problem gambling help in Wyoming: state resources or call 1‑800‑GAMBLER.