Cash for Life is an annuity game offered by the lotteries of 10 states: Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Maryland, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Virginia. The first draws took place in June 2014. In New York, Cash4Life replaced Sweet Million, a draw game that was offered from 2009 to 2014. Missouri is the latest lottery to join, beginning draws on April 11, 2021.
How to Play Cash for Life
Ticket sales for Cash4Life close at 8:45 PM EST, with the drawing taking place every day at 9:00 PM in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. If you want to play, all you need to do is pay $2 per line, pick five numbers from 1 to 60 and select a Cash Ball number from 1 to 4. You can also opt for a Quick Pick if you don't feel like selecting your own numbers. If you match all five main numbers drawn as well as the Cash Ball, you'll have landed a sweet payday for life!
Cash4Life odds
| Winning Tier | Prize Won | Odds |
|---|---|---|
|
Match 5 + Cash Ball
|
$1,000 per Day for Life | 1 in 21,846,048 |
|
Match 5
|
$1,000 per Week for Life | 1 in 7,282,016 |
|
Match 4 + Cash Ball
|
$2,500 | 1 in 79,440 |
|
Match 4
|
$500 | 1 in 26,480 |
|
Match 3 + Cash Ball
|
$100 | 1 in 1,471 |
|
Match 3
|
$25 | 1 in 490 |
|
Match 2 + Cash Ball
|
$10 | 1 in 83 |
|
Match 2
|
$4 | 1 in 28 |
|
Match 1 + Cash Ball
|
$2 | 1 in 13 |
Claiming Cash for Life Prizes
Different states will have different rules for claiming Cash for Life prizes, so if you've won a significant sum of money on the game, you'll need to check the rules of your specific state lottery. Visit the individual state lottery pages to learn more.
Rules
You'll need to be at least 18 years old to buy Cash4Life tickets.