Looking for Millionaire for Life results and winning numbers? Millionaire for Life is a multi-state lottery game with a top prize of $1,000,000 a year for life and nightly drawings. Below you will find what the game is, how to play, the full prize breakdown, which states offer it, and where to check the official winning numbers.
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What Is Millionaire for Life?
Millionaire for Life is a multi-state draw game run by the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL), the same organisation behind Powerball. It launched on 22 February 2026, replacing the retired Cash4Life and Lucky for Life games. The game replaced the retired Cash4Life in participating state lotteries, including New York and New Jersey.
The headline prize is $1,000,000 a year for life — or a one-time cash option of $18 million.
How to Play Millionaire for Life
A Millionaire for Life ticket costs $5 per play. Choose five numbers from 1 to 58, plus one Millionaire Ball number from 1 to 5. Drawings are held nightly at 11:15 p.m. Eastern Time. In New York, ticket sales close at 10:15 p.m.
Millionaire for Life Prize Tiers
There are 9 ways to win, and the overall odds of winning any prize are about 1 in 8.46. Winners of the top two prize tiers can take their prize as a for-life annuity (minimum 20 years) or as a one-time lump sum cash payment. All figures below are verified on powerball.com and nylottery.ny.gov.
| Match | Prize | Odds of Winning |
|---|---|---|
| 5 + Millionaire Ball | $1,000,000 a year for life ($18M cash option) | 1 in 22,910,580 |
| 5 | $100,000 a year for life ($2.2M cash option) | 1 in 5,727,645 |
| 4 + Millionaire Ball | $7,500 | 1 in 86,455.02 |
| 4 | $500 | 1 in 21,613.75 |
| 3 + Millionaire Ball | $250 | 1 in 1,662.60 |
| 3 | $50 | 1 in 415.65 |
| 2 + Millionaire Ball | $25 | 1 in 97.80 |
| 2 | $8 | 1 in 24.45 |
| 1 + Millionaire Ball | $8 | 1 in 15.65 |
Where to Check Millionaire for Life Winning Numbers
Official winning numbers are posted on powerball.com after each nightly drawing, and on participating state lottery websites such as nylottery.ny.gov and njlottery.com. Results are also available at licensed lottery retailers in participating states. You can follow the other big multi-state jackpots on our Powerball Results page.
What Happened to Cash4Life?
Cash4Life held its final drawing on 21 February 2026 and was retired, along with Lucky for Life. Millionaire for Life launched the next day, 22 February 2026, as their multi-state replacement — with a bigger top prize of $1,000,000 a year for life instead of Cash4Life’s $1,000 a day.
Claiming Millionaire for Life Prizes
Claim rules and deadlines vary by state — in New York, for example, winning draw game tickets expire one year from the draw date. For the general steps involved in claiming a lottery prize, see our guide on how to claim lottery winnings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Millionaire for Life?
Millionaire for Life is a multi-state lottery game run by the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL). Launched on 22 February 2026, it replaced the retired Cash4Life and Lucky for Life games, offering a top prize of $1,000,000 a year for life with nightly drawings.
How do you win Millionaire for Life?
Pick five numbers from 1 to 58 plus one Millionaire Ball from 1 to 5. Match all five numbers plus the Millionaire Ball to win the $1,000,000-a-year-for-life top prize. There are 9 prize tiers in total, with overall odds of about 1 in 8.46.
What time is the Millionaire for Life drawing?
Drawings are held nightly at 11:15 p.m. Eastern Time. In New York, ticket sales close at 10:15 p.m.
Which states offer Millionaire for Life?
Millionaire for Life replaced the retired Cash4Life game in participating state lotteries, including New York and New Jersey. Check powerball.com or your state lottery’s website for the full current list of participating states.
What happened to Cash4Life?
Cash4Life was retired after its final drawing on 21 February 2026. It was replaced by Millionaire for Life, which launched on 22 February 2026 with a larger top prize of $1,000,000 a year for life.