🍀 Lucky For Life
Lucky For Life (Discontinued) - Wednesday, 23 September 2026
🍀 Lucky For Life Winning Numbers
US State DrawRecent Lucky For Life History
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Ohio Lucky for Life: Historical Results, Game Transition & Player Archive
Welcome to the historical winning numbers archive and official retirement record for Ohio Lucky for Life. Lucky for Life was a beloved multi-state daily life annuity draw game in Ohio, drawn seven nights a week at 10:38 PM Eastern Time (ET). Offering top prizes of $1,000 a day for life ($5.75 million cash option) and second prizes of $25,000 a year for life ($390,000 cash option), the game provided life-changing annuity and lump-sum cash payouts to Buckeye State ticket holders for over a decade.
The Ohio Lottery Commission officially joined the Lucky for Life multi-state consortium on November 15, 2015. Over more than ten years of active participation, numerous Ohio players won top and second-tier life annuity prizes, with winning tickets sold across communities in Northeast, Central, Southwest, and Northwest Ohio. The Ohio Lottery officially discontinued and retired Lucky for Life sales on February 21, 2026, as the state transitioned its daily annuity portfolio to the enhanced Millionaire for Life game offering an upgraded top prize of $1,000,000 a year for life.
Lucky for Life was played on a dual-matrix format where players picked 5 white balls from 1 to 48 and 1 green Lucky Ball from 1 to 18 for $2.00 per play. The odds of matching all six balls to win the $1,000 a day for life grand prize were 1 in 30,821,472, while the odds of matching 5 white balls for the $25,000 a year for life second prize were 1 in 1,813,028. Across all 10 prize divisions, the overall odds of winning any prize stood at 1 in 7.8, making it one of the most generous annuity lotteries in American history.
Throughout its decade-long run in Ohio, 100% of net profits from Lucky for Life sales supported the Lottery Profits Education Fund (LPEF), generating millions for Ohio primary and secondary education. Under Ohio law, all winning tickets remain fully valid and redeemable for 180 days from their respective official drawing dates. Players holding valid winning tickets from drawings conducted up through February 21, 2026 can claim their prizes at authorized Ohio Lottery retailers, via the Ohio Lottery mobile app (for prizes up to $25,000), or by appointment at an Ohio Lottery Regional Office.
How Ohio Lucky for Life Worked & Historical Game Rules
Lucky for Life operated under the following standard rules prior to retirement:
- White Balls: Players chose 5 numbers from 1 to 48.
- Lucky Ball: Players chose 1 number from 1 to 18.
- Cost per Play: $2.00 per ticket.
- Top Prize: $1,000 a Day for Life (guaranteed for 20 years minimum or lifetime).
- Official Closure in Ohio: February 21, 2026 (replaced by Millionaire for Life).
Ohio Lucky for Life Prize Breakdown & Odds Table
| Division | Winning Match | Prize Payout | Odds of Winning |
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| Top Prize | 5 White + LB | $1,000 / Day for Life ($5.75M Cash) | 1 in 30,821,472 |
| Second Prize | 5 White | $25,000 / Year for Life ($390k Cash) | 1 in 1,813,028 |
| Tier 3 | 4 White + LB | $5,000 | 1 in 143,356 |
| Tier 4 | 4 White | $200 | 1 in 8,433 |
| Tier 5 | 3 White + LB | $150 | 1 in 3,413 |
| Tier 6 | 3 White | $20 | 1 in 201 |
| Tier 7 | 2 White + LB | $25 | 1 in 250 |
| Tier 8 | 2 White | $3 | 1 in 15 |
| Tier 9 | 1 White + LB | $6 | 1 in 50 |
| Tier 10 | 0 White + LB | $4 | 1 in 32 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Lucky for Life
Why is Lucky for Life discontinued in Ohio?
The Ohio Lottery transitioned from Lucky for Life to Millionaire for Life in February 2026 to offer players an upgraded top annuity prize of $1,000,000 a year for life.
When was the final Lucky for Life drawing in Ohio?
Ohio ticket sales and participation in Lucky for Life drawings officially concluded on February 21, 2026.
Can I still redeem a winning Ohio Lucky for Life ticket?
Yes! All valid winning tickets remain claimable for exactly 180 days from the date of the drawing.
What game replaced Lucky for Life in Ohio?
Millionaire for Life ($5 per play, $1M/year top prize, drawn daily at 10:38 PM ET) officially replaced Lucky for Life in Ohio.
What were the cash options for Lucky for Life prizes in Ohio?
The top prize had a $5,750,000 cash option, and the second prize had a $390,000 cash option.