JOIN MY LOTTERY WINNING NUMBERS JACKPOT GAMES SCRATCH SPECIAL OFFERS WHO BENEFITS MEDIA HOW TO CLAIM PRIZES REDUCED OFFICE HOURS The health, safety and wellbeing of every lottery employee and player are of paramount concern to all of us here at Washington’s Lottery – more important than any single jackpot, prize or drawing. We want to be sure our winners can continue to claim their prizes safely. Winners of amounts less than $600 may redeem at authorized lottery retail locations. For prizes from $601 to $100,000, Washington’s Lottery recommends using our mail-in prize claim system. Information on how to do so is available here. Please be sure to sign all tickets before placing them in the mail. Winners with tickets for $100,000 or more should call their nearest Lottery office to learn about how to claim their prize safely and securely. The following links provide current information about hours of operation and closures at Lottery office locations. Headquarters, Olympia: Click here for hours Spokane Department of Imagination: Click here for hours. Yakima Regional Office: Click here for hours. Everett Regional Office: Click here for hours Federal Way Office: Click here for hours. Vancouver Office: Click here for hours. Processing claims by U.S. mail is still a safe and efficient option. We encourage winners to continue using the mail to claim prizes whenever possible. $600 OR LESS LOTTERY RETAILER You may claim your winnings at any Washington's Lottery retailer subject to validation. FIND A RETAILER Note: Some smaller retailers may not carry enough cash on hand to pay prizes over $100, so you may wish to take larger prizes in this category to a large retailer that carries enough cash. BY MAIL Complete the information on the back of a winning ticket, make sure you have signed the ticket, and mail it to: Washington Lottery Headquarters PO Box 43050 Olympia, WA 98504-3050 Mailed claims over $600 must include Winner Claim Form/Substitute W-9. Tickets claimed by U.S. Mail must be received at Washington’s Lottery Headquarters within the 180-day limit. Placement of the ticket in the U.S. mail or another mail service does not constitute receipt. Please allow sufficient time for mailing. $601 AND MORE LOTTERY OFFICE You can claim at any Lottery office. When claiming prizes of $100,000 or more, please call a Lottery office to receive more information and make an appointment to claim. FIND A REGIONAL OFFICE DOWNLOAD FORMS FOR TAX PURPOSES WINNER CLAIM FORM/SUBSTITUTE W-9 YOU MUST BRING THE FOLLOWING ITEMS TO CLAIM YOUR PRIZE: The winning ticket (sign the back!) Picture identification Social Security card A voided check (optional) Note: Jackpots over $100 million must be claimed at Washington's Lottery Headquarters, 814 E 4th Avenue, Olympia WA. For prizes of $600 or more, a player’s social security or tax identification number is required for tax reporting and withholding purposes pursuant to Internal Revenue Code sections 6011, 6041, 6109, 3402, and the regulations enacted thereunder. Information you provide may be disclosed to state and federal government agencies, including but not limited to: the Department of Social and Health Services, the Department of Revenue, the Employment Security Department, and the Internal Revenue Service. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How do I find out if I have won? What do I do if I have a winning ticket? How do I claim my prize? Can I claim my prize by mail? Do I need my ticket in order to pick up my prize? Why should I sign my ticket? What happens if my ticket gets lost or stolen? What happens if I'm not the only winner? I am not a U.S. citizen. Can I win the jackpot? How long do I have to claim my winnings? What is the difference between claiming cash or annuity options? Do jackpot winners get interest on the 25-year annuity? How long do jackpot winners have to make their choice after they claim their prize? What happens if a jackpot winner dies before receiving all of their payments? Do I have to claim taxes on my prize? Can I have more taxes withheld if I choose? Are any other monies taken out of my prize? Can I remain anonymous if I claim by establishing a trust? I won as part of a "Group Play". Do we all claim the prize? I won! Can I give the ticket to a family member? Received an email/letter/phone call from someone telling me I won. Is it legitimate? Additional questions? CLAIM YOUR SECOND CHANCE PRIZE Winners of prizes valued over $600 will be notified by email or phone within two business days from the date of the drawing unless otherwise specified. Winners whose names are drawn but cannot be reached within this timeframe will be ineligible from receiving the promotional merchandise prize and an alternate will be selected and notified. A Winner Claim Form and W-9 must be completed and returned within two business days of notification unless otherwise specified. All claims over $600 are checked against records of debts owed to the state pursuant to RCW 67.70.255 and WAC 315-06-125. Winners will receive a W-2G form for the value of the prize at the time payment is processed in compliance with IRS requirements to use in filing their tax returns. Winners will be responsible for any applicable taxes associated with the prize value unless otherwise specified. No substitutions allowed, including cash equivalent. Merchandise prizes are non-transferable. Non-U.S. residents are required to pay applicable Federal taxes to Washington's Lottery prior to being awarded the prize. If winner decides to pay the applicable taxes, winner must pay the taxes to Washington's Lottery within three business days from the date of the drawing unless otherwise specified. Taxes must be paid via cashier's check, money order, or via wire transfer to the Lottery's bank account. A Washington's Lottery claim form and W-9 must also be completed. Non-U.S. Resident will receive a Form 1042 from Washington's Lottery by the end of January in compliance with IRS requirements for the value of the prize. If the potential non-U.S. Resident winner does not wish to pay the taxes or does not pay taxes within designated time, the non-U.S. Resident winner becomes ineligible. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site, you acknowledge that you accept and understand our Privacy Policy. 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