Washington Lottery Promo Code & Updates (2026 Update)
Washington's Lottery has been running games in the Evergreen State since 1982. Today it offers Scratch tickets and draw games through licensed retailers across the state, plus a free My Lottery 360° account with a companion app for checking tickets and earning rewards.
This guide covers how the lottery got started, how the app and rewards program work, which games and promotions are available now, and the answers to the most common questions about claiming prizes, taxes and age limits.
The History of Washington's Lottery
Washington became the 16th state with a lottery and only the second in the western U.S., after Arizona, where voters approved Proposition 200 in November 1980. In Washington, the lottery was created by the state Legislature in 1982, during a special session called to deal with a budget deficit.
House Bill 1251 passed the House on June 30, 1982, and the Senate on July 1. Governor John Spellman signed it into law on July 16, 1982.
The first ticket sales followed later that year. Pot O' Gold, a $1 Scratch game, launched on November 15, 1982.
Draw games arrived in 1984. Triple Choice started in January 1984 and was later renamed The Daily Game. Today it is known as Pick 3. Lotto went on sale in July of the same year with a single Saturday drawing. A Wednesday drawing was added in 1987 and a Monday drawing in 2005, so Lotto is now drawn on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.
For fiscal year 2026, which ended on June 30, Washington's Lottery reported unofficial sales of $1,003,657,051. That is the third time in four years that sales have passed $1 billion. The figure was preliminary when announced, so it may change once final numbers are published.
Washington's Lottery does not sell tickets online. Games are bought in person from licensed retailers, and the app and website are used for information, ticket checking and rewards.
Washington Lottery App, Rewards and Second-Chance Promotions
Creating an account is free. Your account is called My Lottery 360°, and it is open to U.S. residents aged 18 or older. You do not need to live in Washington to join.
The main benefit is the rewards program. You can enter eligible non-winning tickets and earn points that can be redeemed in the Rewards Catalog. Eligible tickets earn one point for every dollar of their price, and extra points are available through specific achievements. You can enter tickets in the app or manually in a web browser, so downloading the app is optional.
The app also includes a ticket scanner that checks both Scratch and Draw tickets for winners. You can also use it to browse current games, see how each one is played and find out how to claim a prize.
Second-chance promotions work differently from My Lottery 360° points. Each promotion has its own rules, and some require a mailed entry instead of an app entry. Always read the official rules before throwing away a non-winning ticket.
Washington Lottery Games and Current Promotions
Washington's Lottery currently offers eight draw games: Powerball, Mega Millions, Lotto, Hit 5, Match 4, Pick 3, Cash Pop and Daily Keno. Powerball and Mega Millions are multi-state games with very large jackpots, while the others are played within Washington.
The lottery also sells a rotating selection of Scratch tickets priced from $1 to $30. Prices, prizes and published odds differ from game to game, so check each game's page on walottery.com or in the app before you buy. The number of top prizes remaining is updated as tickets sell, and you can find it in the Top Prizes Remaining section of the website.
One current promotion is the Seahawks 2026 Scratch ticket (Game #2010), which pairs an instant game with a second-chance drawing.
| Detail | Seahawks 2026 |
|---|---|
| Ticket price | $5 |
| Top instant prize | $50,000 |
| Promotion period | August 10, 2026 to January 16, 2027 |
| Second-chance prizes | Seahawks experiences, including a VIP Suite Seahawks Experience, and other prizes |
| How to enter second chance | Mail in the completed non-winning ticket |
How to Claim Washington Lottery Prizes
Where you claim depends on the size of the prize.
- $600 or less: claim at a Lottery retailer, subject to ticket validation and the retailer having enough cash, or claim by mail.
- $601 or more: claim at a Lottery office, or by mail with a Winner Claim Form/Substitute W-9.
- $100,000 prizes: these must be claimed in person at a Lottery office. Call your nearest office before you go to arrange the claim and confirm what to bring.
- Jackpots above $100 million: claim at Lottery headquarters in Olympia.
Winners have 180 days to claim. The clock starts on the draw date for draw games and on the official end of the game for Scratch tickets. For mailed claims, the Lottery needs to receive the claim within that period, so allow time for delivery.
Sign the back of your ticket before you do anything else, and keep it safe until the claim is complete.
Washington Lottery FAQs
The Washington Opportunity Pathways Account (WOPA) is the main beneficiary, and it supports education programs such as early learning and higher education. The Lottery also makes contributions to the state General Fund, economic development and problem gambling programs. Ticket sales are not the same as money raised for beneficiaries, because prizes and operating costs are paid first.
No. Washington’s Lottery does not sell tickets online. Tickets must be bought in person from a licensed retailer, such as a grocery store, convenience store or gas station.
No. The app is optional, and you can also manage My Lottery 360° and enter eligible tickets in a web browser. Second-chance promotions follow their own rules, and some, such as Seahawks 2026, require a mailed entry.
The Washington State Lottery Commission oversees the agency. It has five members, who are appointed by the governor, confirmed by the Senate and serve six-year terms. The agency itself has roughly 144 employees and is run day to day by an Executive Team.
Washington does not currently have a personal income tax, so there is no state income tax on lottery winnings today. A new 9.9% tax on annual adjusted gross income above $1 million takes effect on January 1, 2028, so very large prizes received from that date may be affected. Federal tax is a separate matter. Gambling winnings are generally taxable at the federal level, and reporting and withholding rules are separate from the tax you finally owe. Federal withholding of 24% generally applies to lottery winnings when the prize minus the wager is more than $5,000. Rules can differ for people who are not U.S. tax residents. For your own situation, speak to a tax professional.
Prizes of $600 or less can be claimed at a retailer or by mail. Prizes of $601 or more can be claimed at a Lottery office or by mail with a Winner Claim Form/Substitute W-9. Prizes of $100,000 are an exception: they must be claimed in person at a Lottery office, so call ahead to arrange the claim. Jackpots above $100 million are claimed at Lottery headquarters in Olympia. You have 180 days to claim, and for high-value prizes you should confirm the current instructions with a Lottery office.
The official website is walottery.com. It lists current games, winning numbers and claim instructions. The same information is available in the Washington’s Lottery app for iOS and Android.
You must be at least 18 to buy lottery tickets, including Scratch and draw games. Sports betting has its own rules. Participants must be at least 18 under Washington State Gambling Commission rules, and individual tribal casinos may set a higher minimum age.
Yes. Both are multi-state lottery games sold at Washington Lottery retailers.
Yes, but only through tribal casinos with approved compacts, and it is not run by the Lottery. Mobile betting is allowed only on the premises of an authorized casino, using geofencing to enforce that limit.
