Frequently Asked Questions Page

Many times people interested in the Lottery have similar questions about different aspects of how the Lottery is run, prizes, winning numbers, etc. Here are but a few of the questions we have been asked in the past. Simply click on the question and you will be taken to the answer. If you do not find your question listed below please feel free to contact us

What is "Fast Lucky 5?"

What's the difference between the Cash Option and the Annuity Prize?

What happens to prizes that are not claimed?

How long do I have to claim my prize?

May I use a credit card to buy lottery tickets?

Can I buy tickets through a subscription, by mail or using my computer?

Why are large prizes paid in yearly installments?

Besides the website, how can I find out the winning numbers?

How old do I have to be to buy a Wisconsin Lottery ticket?

How are Lottery proceeds distributed?

How do I go about collecting a large prize?

Can a winner remain anonymous?

Do I have to pay taxes on my winnings?

If the overall odds of winning a prize on an instant ticket are 1 in 10, how come when I bought 10 tickets I didn’t win?

Are most of the winning numbers "quick-picks" or "personally selected?"

If I win a jackpot prize, but I die before I receive all the scheduled payments, what happens to remaining payments?

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information presented on our web site is correct. However, in the event of an error, the information in the official files of the Wisconsin Lottery shall be controlling.

All information is entered manually, and is subject to human error. Therefore, we can not guarantee the accuracy of this information.

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