Top Lottery Questions
Have questions about the Lottery? Check below for your answers.
 Wondering how much you won?
Listed below are direct links to the Prize Payout tables for each game:

Powerball with Power Play
Mega Millions with Megaplier
Hot Lotto
Cash 25
Daily 4
Daily 3
 
 How old do you have to be to play the West Virginia State Lottery?
In order to play the West Virginia State Lottery you must be at least 18 years old.
 
 What happens to the money generated by the West Virginia Lottery?
The majority of the money generated through West Virginia Lottery sales goes toward the West Virginia General Fund, a portion of the the money generated by the West Virginia Lottery is used for administration, operation and capital expenses for the games licenced and operated by the West Virginia Lottery.
 
 If I win the lottery can I remain anonymous when I claim my prize?
No, the West Virginia state releases the winner's name, hometown and prize amount as public records. Winners also agree to allow their photo to be used for reasonable publicity.
 
 Will my winnings be taxed?
All West Virginia winnings are subject to income tax. For prizes that are over $5,000 the lottery will withhold 25% for federal taxes and 6.5% for state taxes.
 
 How long do I have until I must claim my lottery winnings?
For on-line games, a winner has 180 days from the drawing date to collect a cash prize and 180 days from the ending date for instant games.
 
 What happens to the money from unclaimed prizes go?
According to West Virginia Low, unclaimed prize money from a West Virginia lottery ticket is returned to the prize fund for second chance drawings.