Lucky for Life Results
Lucky for Life is a multi-state lottery game offering a top prize of $1,000 a Day for Life and a second prize of $25,000 a Year for Life. Managed by the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL), Lucky for Life is the companion "lifetime prize" game to Cash4Life but is offered in a different set of states. The game is available across 23 states and the District of Columbia, primarily in the Midwest, Mountain West, and Northeast regions. Lucky for Life draws daily and features ten prize tiers, making it one of the most prize-tier-rich lottery games available.
Next Drawing: Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:35 PM Eastern Time (some sources report 10:30 PM; check your state for exact time)
Check Your Numbers
How to Play
- Pick Your Numbers: Select five (5) numbers from a pool of 1 through 48.
- Pick Your Lucky Ball: Select one (1) Lucky Ball number from a separate pool of 1 through 18.
- Or Use Quick Pick: Let the terminal randomly generate all six numbers.
- Select Multi-Draw (Optional): Play the same numbers for up to 28 consecutive drawings on a single play slip.
- Check Your Ticket: Check results on luckyforlife.us or your state lottery website after the drawing.
Prize Tiers and Amounts: Lucky for Life offers ten (10) ways to win -- one more tier than most multi-state games:
| Match | Prize | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 5 + Lucky Ball | $1,000 a Day for Life | 1 in 30,821,472 |
| 5 | $25,000 a Year for Life | 1 in 1,813,028 |
| 4 + Lucky Ball | $5,000 | 1 in 143,356 |
| 4 | $200 | 1 in 8,433 |
| 3 + Lucky Ball | $150 | 1 in 3,413 |
| 3 | $20 | 1 in 201 |
| 2 + Lucky Ball | $25 | 1 in 250 |
| 2 | $3 | 1 in 15 |
| 1 + Lucky Ball | $6 | 1 in 50 |
| Lucky Ball Only | $4 | 1 in 32 |
Overall Odds of Winning Any Prize: 1 in 7.77
Odds of Winning the Top Prize ($1,000/Day for Life): 1 in 30,821,472
Multi-Draw / Advance Play: Players can play the same numbers for up to 28 consecutive Lucky for Life drawings on a single play slip. Multi-draw availability and limits may vary by state.
Quick Pick: Quick Pick allows the terminal to randomly select all six numbers (five main numbers + Lucky Ball). Quick Pick is available at all authorized retailers and through online lottery platforms in participating states.
Special Rules:
- Daily Drawing: Lucky for Life draws every night of the week, providing daily opportunities to win.
- No Multiplier Option: There is no add-on multiplier or secondary drawing feature.
- Ten Prize Tiers: Lucky for Life has ten ways to win, compared to nine for most other multi-state games, because matching just the Lucky Ball (with zero main numbers) is a winning combination.
- "For Life" Means For Life: The top two prizes are genuine lifetime annuities. Winners receive payments for their actual lifetime, with the 20-year minimum guarantee protecting beneficiaries in case of early death.
- Cash Option Deadline: Winners must typically choose between lifetime payments and the lump sum within 60 days of claiming (varies by state).
- Game Discontinuation: Lucky for Life's final drawing is February 21, 2026. The draw-down period began January 24, 2026. It will be replaced by "Millionaire for Life" beginning February 22, 2026.
- Tax Implications: All annual payments are subject to federal and applicable state income taxes.
$2.00
from | Selection | Range | Total Numbers in Pool |
Drawing Days: Every day (7 days a week). Drawing Time: 10:35 PM Eastern Time (some sources report 10:30 PM; check your state for exact time)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Lucky for Life winning numbers for today?
The most recent Lucky for Life winning numbers from Thu, February 12, 2026 are: 2, 12, 18, 31, 40 + 12.
When is the next Lucky for Life drawing?
The next Lucky for Life drawing is Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:35 PM Eastern Time (some sources report 10:30 PM; check your state for exact time).
How much does a Lucky for Life ticket cost?
A Lucky for Life ticket costs $2.00 per play.
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