How to Play Millionaire for Life

Millionaire for Life is a multi-state US lottery that replaced Lucky for Life and Cash4Life in February 2026. You match five white balls plus one Millionaire Ball, and the top prize is a fixed $1 million a year for life instead of a rolling jackpot. Here is how a ticket works, when drawings are held, and where to see odds and statistics. Educational and entertainment use only — this does not improve your chances of winning.

1. Fill out a ticket

Choose five white balls from 1–58 and one Millionaire Ball from 1–5. You can pick the numbers or use a retailer Quick Pick. There is no multiplier option.

2. Pay the ticket price

A Millionaire for Life play costs $5 in participating states. Confirm the current price and availability at an authorized retailer. LottoData does not sell tickets.

3. Know the drawing schedule

Millionaire for Life is drawn every night at 11:15 p.m. Eastern Time. Sales close shortly before the draw; the exact cut-off depends on your state.

4. Check the winning numbers

After each draw, compare your ticket with the official winning numbers. Matching all five white balls and the Millionaire Ball wins $1 million a year for life (or a one-time cash option); matching all five white balls wins $100,000 a year for life. Our Millionaire for Life statistics page lists recent results and hot/cold counts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you play Millionaire for Life?
Pick five numbers from 1–58 and one Millionaire Ball from 1–5, buy a $5 ticket from an authorized retailer, and match the nightly drawing. Matching all six numbers wins the top prize.
What is the Millionaire for Life top prize?
A fixed $1 million a year for life, with a guaranteed minimum payout period, or a one-time cash option of $18 million. It does not roll over like Powerball or Mega Millions jackpots.
Are Millionaire for Life odds better than Powerball?
The top-prize odds are about 1 in 22.9 million, versus about 1 in 292.2 million for Powerball, because the number pools are smaller. The overall odds of winning any prize are about 1 in 8.46.

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