Washington's Draw Game Lineup
The Washington Lottery offers six draw games ranging from a daily 3-digit game to multi-state mega-jackpots. Washington stands out for having no state income tax, meaning lottery winners keep significantly more of their prize money compared to most other states — only federal withholding applies. All Washington draw games take place at 8:00 PM Pacific Time, and all lottery profits support education programs across the state.
Lotto (6/49)
Washington Lotto is the state's flagship jackpot game and features a unique value proposition: $1 buys you two plays — two complete sets of 6 numbers from 1-49. Drawings are held Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 8 PM PT. The jackpot starts at $1 million and rolls until won.
- Match 6: Jackpot (rolling, starts at $1 million)
- Match 5: $1,500-$3,000 (pari-mutuel)
- Match 4: $30
- Match 3: $3
The odds of matching all 6 numbers on a single play are 1 in 13,983,816. But since each $1 ticket gives you two plays, your effective odds are roughly 1 in 7 million per dollar spent — making Washington Lotto one of the best value jackpot games in the country.
Hit 5 (5/42)
Hit 5 is Washington's own 5-ball game — pick 5 numbers from 1-42, drawn daily at 8 PM PT. The "Cashpot" jackpot starts at $100,000 and grows until someone matches all 5. Odds of hitting all 5: 1 in 850,668.
- Match 5: Cashpot jackpot (starts at $100K)
- Match 4: $500
- Match 3: $10
- Match 2: $1 (free play)
Hit 5's daily drawing schedule and moderate pool size produce excellent data volume for frequency and pattern analysis. The Cashpot jackpot is smaller than multi-state games but the odds are dramatically better.
Match 4 (4/24)
Match 4 is Washington's fixed-prize game — pick 4 numbers from 1-24 for a chance at a flat $10,000 top prize. Drawings are daily at 8 PM PT. Unlike jackpot games, Match 4's top prize never rolls — it is always exactly $10,000 regardless of how long it has gone unclaimed.
- Match 4: $10,000 (fixed)
- Match 3: $20
- Match 2: $2
The odds of matching all 4 numbers are 1 in 10,626. Match 4's small pool and daily draws make it one of the best games for spotting frequency trends using our analysis tools.
Pick 3
Pick 3 is Washington's digit game — choose 3 digits from 0-9 (digits can repeat), drawn daily at 8 PM PT. Play types include straight (exact order, $500 payout on $1), box (any order), and straight/box combinations. With 365 draws per year, Pick 3 generates substantial data for pattern analysis.
Powerball & Mega Millions
Washington participates in both national multi-state games. Powerball draws Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday; Mega Millions draws Tuesday and Friday. Because Washington has no state income tax, winners keep far more than in high-tax states like New York (10.9%) or California (13.3%). Only the 24% federal withholding applies at claim time, with additional federal taxes settled at filing.
Which Washington Game Should You Play?
For the best jackpot value per dollar, Washington Lotto's two-plays-for-$1 format is hard to beat. For daily action with a growing jackpot, Hit 5 offers strong odds at an accessible price. For a fixed $10,000 prize with the best odds of any ball-draw game, Match 4 is the pick. And for digit-game enthusiasts, Pick 3 delivers daily data. Use our Frequency Analysis and Hot & Cold Numbers tools on the Washington lottery dashboard to explore patterns across all games.