How do you win Lucky for Life Kentucky?

Players must be at least 18 years old to play.

Once a ticket has been printed, it cannot be cancelled.

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* Top Prize 5 + 1: Minimum top-prize payment period is 20 years. Top-prize winners may choose the Cash Option as an alternative to the annuitized payment option, the amount of which will be published per game rules, visit http://www.luckyforlife.us/how-to-play/odds-and-payouts/. The top-prize amount shown is based on one winning ticket. The top-prize is pari-mutuel and may be less than shown. 1 top-prize winning ticket: $1,000 a day for life; For 2-14 top-prize winning tickets: The prize value is split equally among all winning top-prize tickets. For 15 or more top-prize winning tickets: A total of $7,125,000 will be split evenly among all winning top-prize tickets and paid in one lump sum.

** Second Prize 5 + 0: Minimum second-prize payment period is 20 years. Second-prize winners may choose the Cash Option as an alternative to the Annuitized Payment Option, the amount of which will be published per game rules, visit http://www.luckyforlife.us/how-to-play/odds-and-payouts/. The second-prize amount shown is based on 1 to 20 winning tickets. The second-prize is pari-mutuel and may be less than shown.
1-20 second-prize winning tickets: The annuitized prize level will be $25,000 a year for life;
For 21 or more second-prize winning tickets; A total of $9,400,000 will be split equally among all winning second-prize tickets and paid in one lump sum.

*** Third Prize 4 + 1: The $5,000 prize value is guaranteed up to 1,000 winning tickets. If the number of winning tickets exceeds 1,000, the total prize liability of $5,000,000 is divided equally among the winning tickets.

All prizes are rounded to the nearest dollar. See Game Rules complete details.

How do you win Lucky for Life Kentucky?


Latest Draw: Wed Nov 16

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Lucky Ball: 08


Next Drawing: Thu Nov 17

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What is KY Lucky for Life?

Lucky for Life is a multi-state jackpot game played in 26 states, including Kentucky. Drawings are held at approximately 10:35 pm ET every Monday and Thursday.

Five numbered balls are drawn from 1 to 48 and one numbered ball is drawn from 1 to 18. If all your numbers match those that are drawn, you win the jackpot.

Each Lucky for Life play is $2.

When are KY Lucky for Life Draw Times?

Sales cut-off time on draw nights is 9:35 pm ET.  Approximately 1 hour prior to draw time

 Draw Times
Sunday No Draw
Monday 10:35 pm ET
Tuesday No Draw
Wednesday No Draw
Thursday 10:35 pm ET
Friday No Draw
Saturday No Draw

How Do You Play Kentucky Lucky for Life?

  1. PICK YOUR NUMBERS:

    Select five numbers from 1 to 48 and one number from 1 to 18 for the Lucky Ball. Use a play slip to mark your numbers or mark the Quick Pick (QP) box for randomly-generated numbers.

  2. BUY YOUR TICKET: 

    Lucky for Life tickets cost $2 per play and sales are suspended approximately 1 hour prior to the draw. Once a Lucky for Life ticket has been printed, it cannot be canceled. Lucky for Life tickets must be purchased from a licensed lottery retailer or online at kylottery.com.

  3. PLAY MULTIPLE DRAWINGS:

    Request up to 26 consecutive draws either on the play slip or through the retailer. Advance Play allows you to play multiple drawings with one purchase.  Draws will include the next upcoming draw and be consecutive from that draw. Draws cannot be skipped.

How Do You Win Kentucky Lottery Lucky for Life?

Matching NumbersPrizesOdds
5 Balls + LB $1,000 A Day for Life 1 in 30,821,472
5 Balls $25,000 a Year for Life 1 in 1,813,028
4 Balls + LB $5,000 1 in 143,356
4 Balls $200 1 in 8,433
3 Balls + LB $150 1 in 3,413
3 Balls $20 1 in 201
2 Balls + LB $25 1 in 250
2 Balls $3 1 in 15
1 Ball + LB $6 1 in 50
LB $4 1 in 32

Overall odds of winning are 1 in 7.8.

KY Lucky for Life FAQs

Playing Lucky for Life®

Q: Where is Lucky for Life® drawn?

A: Lucky for Life® drawings are held in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. Previous draws are available to watch online at www.luckyforlife.us.


Q: Is it possible for the Lucky Ball number to be the same as one of the five white ball numbers?

A: Yes. The five white ball numbers and the one Lucky Ball number are drawn from separate sets of balls, so the Lucky Ball number could be the same as one of the white ball numbers.


Q: Which has better odds – picking my own numbers or requesting a Quick Pick?

A: Whether you pick your own numbers or have the terminal randomly select numbers for you, the odds of winning are the same.

Purchasing Tickets

Q: How much do Lucky for Life® tickets cost?

A: Lucky for Life® tickets cost $2 per play.


Q: Can I purchase Lucky for Life® tickets in advance?

A: To play multiple upcoming draws, request from 2 to 26 Multi Draws either on the playslip or through the retailer. Multi Draws will include the next upcoming draw and be consecutive from that draw. Draws cannot be skipped.


Q: How late can I purchase Lucky for Life® tickets on a draw night?

A: Lucky for Life® sales are suspended at 9:35 p.m. ET on draw nights.


Q: Can a Lucky for Life® ticket be voided or canceled?

A: No. Once a Lucky for Life® ticket has been printed, it cannot be canceled.


Q: Can I buy Lucky for Life® tickets online or by mail?

A: Yes. Lucky for Life® tickets can be purchased from a licensed lottery retailer or online at kylottery.com.

Prizes and Claims

Q: Do Lucky for Life® tickets expire?

A: Prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the draw date on which the prize was won.


Q: Do I have to match the Lucky for Life® numbers in the exact order drawn?

A: No. The order of the five white balls drawn does not matter, but the one Lucky Ball number drawn must match the Lucky Ball number on your ticket.


Q: Can I redeem a winning Lucky for Life® ticket in any state?

A: Although the winning numbers are the same in all Lucky for Life® states, a ticket must be redeemed in the state in which it was purchased.


Q: I lost my ticket. Can I claim a prize with a playslip or store receipt?

A: Lucky for Life® prizes can only be claimed with a ticket printed from the lottery terminal. Playslips or store receipts will not constitute proof of purchase. Lottery tickets are bearer instruments, meaning the person who presents the ticket for claim will be presumed to be the owner. Always sign the back of any lottery ticket immediately. If you lose a ticket before you sign it, you no longer have valid ownership of the ticket.

Lucky for Life® Top Prize

Q: What happens if more than one person wins the Lucky for Life® top prize?

A: If there is more than one Lucky for Life® top prize-winning ticket, the prize may be split equally among the winners. This may apply to multiple prize tiers. See official game rules for more details.


Q: Why does a top prizewinner receive a smaller amount than the advertised prize?

A: The advertised annuitized Lucky for Life® top prize is paid less appropriate taxes and withholdings. See official game rules for more details.


Q: What are the Lucky for Life payout options for the Top Prize and Second Prize?

A: Those who win the Top Prize or Second Prize have the option to receive a one-time cash lump sum payment in lieu of the lifetime annuity payments.  “For Life” prizes are guaranteed for a minimum of 20 years.  The lump sum option for the Top Prize is $5,750,000 (before taxes). The lump sum option for the Second Prize is $390,000 (before taxes).

For more information, please visit www.luckyforlife.us.

Additional Kentucky Lottery Games

How does Ky Lucky for Life work?

Use your existing ticket to purchase a new ticket with your same favorite numbers. No need to fill out or keep your play slip. Just hand the store clerk your ticket and ask to “Play it Again”! You won!

How many numbers do you need to win on Lucky for Life?

The Lucky for Life top prize is won by matching five white balls, in any order, plus the one gold Lucky Ball number. The second-level prize of $25,000 a year for life is won by matching all five white balls, known as a Match 5+0.

How does the Lucky for Life Payout work?

What are “for life” prizes? You don't just win once with Lucky for Life, you win FOR LIFE. The top prize of $365,000 A YEAR FOR LIFE is paid weekly and the second prize is $25,000 a YEAR FOR LIFE paid yearly. These prizes stick around for a minimum of 20 years or even longer – as long as you're around!

Has anyone ever won Lucky for Life in Kentucky?

(WDRB) -- A lucky Kentuckian has won the Kentucky Lottery game "Lucky for Life."