Washington Lottery

The Washington Lottery offers draw games, scratch tickets, and daily keno drawings. Like most state lotteries, the Washington Lottery participates in Powerball and Mega Millions while maintaining state-specific offerings.

Washington’s Lottery features a relatively conservative game selection compared to other states, some of which have expanded into online sales and digital scratch cards.

In contrast, players may only buy Washington Lottery tickets in person at authorized retailers. The lottery also maintains a strict policy against third-party courier apps, explicitly stating that players may not buy Washington Lottery tickets online.

Washington Online Lottery

The Washington Lottery does not sell tickets online or through its mobile app.

As the Washington Lottery website puts it, the only legal tickets are those “purchased at a licensed Lottery retail store location in Washington State.”

Additionally, the Washington Lottery discourages third-party lottery courier services like Jackpocket from operating in Washington.

Lottery courier apps accept orders online and purchase physical tickets from authorized retailers on behalf of customers, often in “gray market” states where the law doesn’t address the business model.

Couriers operate in many states with the implicit but unofficial approval of the state lottery, but that is not the case in Washington. In contrast, the Washington Lottery actively warns couriers to stay out.

One courier, Mido Lotto, attempted to expand into Washington State in 2021 and encountered legal obstacles immediately.

First, Mido Lotto contacted the Washington Lottery and requested permission to operate. The lottery responded with a letter stating it could not offer legal guidance but advised Mido Lotto to reconsider.

Mido Lotto proceeded to launch in Washington despite the advice. Shortly thereafter, the Washington Lottery issued a statement distancing itself from the app. In part, the statement read:

“Because neither the Mido Lotto app nor its creator is an authorized, licensed retailer, Washington’s Lottery cannot guarantee the validity of purchases made via this app or appropriate payment to the player for tickets redeemed through the app.”

Mido Lotto claimed its business model is legal in Washington because it buys tickets from authorized retailers on behalf of customers, and state law does not explicitly prohibit lottery couriers.

The Washington State Gambling Commission saw it differently and issued a cease-and-desist letter accusing Mido Lotto of facilitating illegal gambling activities.

Mido Lotto responded to the order with a letter defending the legality of its business to help the Commission “better understand its services.” After a brief back-and-forth, the Commission remained unmoved.

Mido Lotto sought legal remedy in Washington, but a court dismissed the case in 2024. Since then, no other courier apps have attempted to offer lottery tickets online in Washington.

Washington Lottery Games

Players 18 and above can buy scratch cards, draw game tickets, and keno tickets from authorized Washington Lottery retailers and self-serve vending machines.

  • Mega Jackpot Draw Games: Powerball and Mega Millions
  • State-Operated Jackpot Game: Lotto
  • Daily Drawings: Pick 3, Match 4, Hit 5, and Cash POP
  • Keno: One drawing per day; win up to $500,000
  • Scratch Games: 60+ scratch tickets at prices from $1 to $30

Washington Lottery Rewards Program

My Lottery 360 is the Washington Lottery’s official rewards program. It’s a relatively tame loyalty program compared to some state lotteries, but it’s free to join and easy to understand.

Players can sign up for My Lottery 360 accounts through the Washington Lottery app or website to earn points on all non-winning scratch and draw game tickets.

How My Lottery 360 Works

After registering, players can earn points by entering their non-winning into the My Lottery 360 website or scanning them with the Washington Lottery app. Players earn $1 per dollar spent on non-winning tickets.

For example, a member will earn five points if they enter a $5 scratch ticket and 1.5 points if they enter a $1.50 draw game ticket.

Additionally, My Lottery 360 hosts short-term “Achievements” promotions where players can earn additional points for completing missions like entering $10 worth of tickets from a specific game.

My Lottery 360 Rewards

Washington Lottery players can redeem their points in the Rewards Catalog for 50+ digital gift cards and merchandise in categories spanning home goods, electronics, jewelry, tools, beauty products, and more.

Washington Lottery Promotions

Washington’s Lottery hosts frequent promotions and second-chance drawings.

Washington Lottery promotions take many forms and offer rewards ranging from happy hour discounts and small cash prizes to Seattle Seahawks travel packages and $50,000 giveaways.

A few examples of recent Washington Lottery promos include:

  • Happy Hour: The Washington Lottery runs regular happy hour weeks, where players can get discounts or buy-one-get-one-free offers, such as purchasing a $5 Cash POP ticket between 4 PM and 6 PM to get a $2 Match 4 ticket for free.
  • Washington State Fair Giveaway: Players who purchased $10 to $40 worth of scratch cards at the Washington State Fair received the prize of the day and one entry into a drawing to win $500.
  • Win Seattle Seahawks Tickets: The Washington Lottery runs frequent drawings awarding Seahawks tickets for players who spend $10+ on select scratch games.

Second-chance drawings are comparatively infrequent but offer the most significant prizes.

For example, one Seahawks-themed second-chance drawing invited players to submit their non-winning scratch tickets into several drawings featuring high-value prize packages.

Two of the drawings awarded weekend getaway Seahawks experiences for the winners and three guests each. Each prize package consisted of the following:

  • Meet & greet with Richard Sherman and Kam Chancellor
  • Four Seahawks tickets
  • Four pregame sideline passes
  • Two-night hotel stay for four
  • $1,000 spending money
  • A parking pass and pregame brunch
  • Autographed Seahawks helmet
  • 100 Seahawks scratch tickets
  • $400 Seahawks Pro Shop gift card

Players can see the latest Washington Lottery offers here.

How to Claim Washington Lottery Prizes

Players may redeem winning tickets at authorized Washington Lottery retailers, lottery offices, and via mail.

The Washington Lottery maintains two prize amount thresholds that dictate which redemption options are available for any individual ticket.

Where to Claim Prizes of $600 or Less

  • Any Washington Lottery retailer
  • Mail (see instructions below)

Note: Some smaller retailers may not keep enough cash on hand to pay prizes of $100 or more.

Where to Claim Prizes of $601 or More

  • Washington Lottery headquarters in Olympia
  • Regional lottery offices in Everett, Federal Way, Spokane, Vancouver, and Kennewick

When claiming prizes of $601 or more, players must bring the following:

  • The winning ticket, signed on the back
  • Photo ID
  • Social Security card
  • A voided check if you wish to receive payment via bank transfer

Note: Winners of $100,000 or more should call a Washington Lottery office for more information and to schedule an appointment.

Mail Claim Instructions

Sign the ticket and fill out the information form on the back. If the prize is over $600, include a completed claim form.

Mail the above to the Washington Lottery at:

Washington Lottery Headquarters
PO Box 43050
Olympia, WA 98504-3050

Contact the Washington Lottery

The Washington Lottery maintains numerous support phone numbers and e-mail addresses.

  • General customer service phone number: (360) 810-2888
  • General customer service e-mail address: director@walottery.com
  • Winning numbers line: (800) 545-7510
  • Problem gambling helpline: (800) 547-6133
  • My Lottery 360 customer support phone number: (833) 256-0384
  • My Lottery 360 e-mail address: support@mylottery360.com

Visit the Washington Lottery’s contact page for additional contact options for regional offices, press inquiries, retailer support, sales and marketing inquiries, and more.

Washington Lottery FAQ

No. The Washington Lottery does not offer online ticket sales.

Lottery courier apps are also not an option because the Washington State Gambling Commission believes their services constitute illegal gambling under state law.

Players must be 18 or older to play Washington Lottery games.

Yes. Authorized Washington Lottery retailers may accept credit and debit cards for ticket purchases.

Washington Lottery vending machines accept debit cards but not debit cards and impose a rolling seven-day spending limit of $700.

Draw game winners have 180 days from the drawing date to claim their tickets. Scratch card winners must redeem their tickets within 180 days of the game’s official end date.

No. Information about Washington Lottery prize winners is subject to the Public Records Act.

Players may establish trusts to claim their prizes, but public records requests may uncover the names of those who formed the trust.

Most Washington Lottery proceeds go to the Washington Opportunity Pathways Account (WOPA), which supports college scholarships, work-study programs, and other public education programs.

A smaller portion of Washington’s Lottery proceeds support problem gambling efforts, economic development, and the Stadium and Exhibition Center.