Idaho Weekly Grand Results

How to Play

IMPORTANT NOTE: Idaho Weekly Grand has been discontinued. The final drawing was held on June 22, 2024. This information is provided for historical reference only. Please visit idaholottery.com for current game offerings.

Idaho Weekly Grand was a unique lottery game exclusive to Idaho that offered a distinctive annuity-style grand prize. Unlike traditional lottery games with lump-sum jackpots, Weekly Grand's top prize was structured as $1,000 per week for 52 consecutive weeks, creating a "salary-style" prize that many players found appealing.

How the Game Worked:

Number Selection: Players selected five numbers from a pool of 1 to 32. This smaller number pool (compared to many lottery games) gave players better odds while still offering substantial prizes. Players could either pick their own numbers by filling out a playslip at any Idaho Lottery retailer, or use Quick Pick to have the lottery terminal randomly generate five numbers.

Ticket Cost: Each play cost $2.00, which was slightly higher than many daily draw games but reflected the substantial grand prize value.

Drawing Schedule: Weekly Grand drawings were held twice per week on Wednesday and Saturday nights, giving players two chances each week to win. This bi-weekly schedule was similar to multi-state games like Powerball and Mega Millions.

Prize Structure: Weekly Grand featured four prize tiers:

1. Match 5 of 5 (Grand Prize): $1,000 per week for 52 weeks

   • Total value: $52,000 paid over one year
   • Odds: 1 in 201,376
   • Winners could choose between:
     • Weekly annuity payments: $1,000 per week for 52 weeks (actual amount after tax withholding)
     • Lump sum option: One-time cash payment (discounted present value of annuity)
   • The weekly payments were quoted as "$1,000 (after withholding taxes)" meaning the Idaho Lottery handled tax withholding automatically

2. Match 4 of 5: $200

   • Odds: 1 in 1,492
   • Fixed prize, paid as lump sum

3. Match 3 of 5: $25

   • Odds: 1 in 57 (also stated as 1 in 58 in some sources)
   • Fixed prize, paid as lump sum

4. Match 2 of 5: Free Ticket

   • Prize: One free Quick Pick ticket for the next Weekly Grand drawing
   • Odds: Estimated based on overall odds

Overall Odds: The overall odds of winning any prize were 1 in 6.12, which were very favorable for a jackpot-style game.

Unique Annuity Prize Feature: The grand prize structure was the game's signature feature. Winners receiving the annuity would get 52 weekly payments of $1,000, providing a steady income stream for one full year. This format was particularly popular with players who liked the idea of consistent weekly prizes rather than a single large payment. The lump sum option was available for players who preferred immediate access to their full winnings, though the lump sum was calculated as the present value of the annuity and was therefore less than $52,000.

Drawing Process: Weekly Grand drawings were conducted at Idaho Lottery headquarters in Boise using certified random number generation equipment. Five numbers between 1 and 32 were drawn to create the winning combination.

Why It Was Discontinued: Idaho Lottery periodically evaluates its game portfolio and makes changes based on player preferences, sales performance, and the desire to introduce new and exciting games. Weekly Grand's discontinuation on June 22, 2024 made room for new game offerings while the existing popular games like Idaho Cash, Pick 3, and Pick 4 continue.

Historical Context: During its run, Weekly Grand was marketed as "Idaho's Weekly Payday" and was popular among players who enjoyed the unique prize structure and Idaho-exclusive nature of the game. The bi-weekly drawing schedule and affordable $2 price point made it accessible to casual players while the significant grand prize attracted regular lottery enthusiasts.

Claiming Prizes (When Active):

• Free Tickets: Could be redeemed at any Idaho Lottery retailer for a Quick Pick
• Cash Prizes up to $599: Could be claimed at any Idaho Lottery retailer
• Prizes $600 and above: Required claiming at Idaho Lottery offices
• Grand Prize: Required claiming at Idaho Lottery headquarters in Boise where winners completed paperwork and selected either annuity or lump sum payment
• Time Limit: All prizes had to be claimed within 180 days from the draw date

Current Alternatives: Idaho Lottery currently offers several other draw games including:

• Idaho Cash (Idaho's current in-state jackpot game)
• Pick 3 and Pick 4 (daily numbers games)
• Multi-state games: Powerball, Mega Millions, Lotto America, Lucky for Life

Players who enjoyed Weekly Grand's unique annuity-style prize might find Lucky for Life's "$1,000 a day for life" or "$25,000 a year for life" top prizes appealing, though Lucky for Life is a multi-state game rather than Idaho-exclusive.