With so many different draw games to try your chances on through the West Virginia Lottery, it’s always worth taking a moment to understand what makes each game unique.
Whether you’re aiming for multi-state jackpots or prefer the West Virginia exclusives, understanding your options is the first step to finding a game that suits your playing preferences.
From MEGA MILLIONS® and POWERBALL to Daily 3 and Daily 4, let’s break down these popular games of chance!
Multi-state games
These are the games that sometimes make headlines with their potentially massive jackpots.
1.POWERBALL©
One of the most well-known multi-state draw games, POWERBALL© is a firm favorite in West Virginia. To play:
- Pick five numbers from one through 69 and one POWERBALL© number between one and 26
- Drawings happen on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday evenings
- Jackpots start at $20 million and can grow even higher until someone wins
- The Power Play option has the potential to further boost non-jackpot prizes if you choose to add it for an extra cost
2.MEGA MILLIONS®
Similar to POWERBALL©, but MEGA MILLIONS® has its own unique gameplay and a recent revamp:
- Players may pick six numbers from two separate pools of numbers – five different numbers from 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one number from 1 to 24 (the gold Mega Ball) – or select Easy Pick/Quick Pick. You win the jackpot by matching all six winning numbers in a drawing. In the event of multiple jackpot winners, the jackpot prize will be shared.
- Try your chances with draws every Tuesday and Friday
- In April 2025, the game saw some changes: $5 tickets include a built-in multiplier, higher starting jackpots, and faster-growing prize pools
- Non-jackpot prizes can be multiplied by up to 10x now – double what they were before!
3.LOTTO AMERICA©
Another multi-state game, but LOTTO AMERICA© is considered to have better odds. To play:
- Select five numbers between one and 52, and one Star Ball between one and 10
- Drawings take place on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Jackpots begin at $2 million
- You could add the All Star Bonus for a chance to multiply non-jackpot prizes
West Virginia exclusives
These games are our very own – you won’t find them anywhere else!
3.Cash25
This popular game has been a popular West Virginia exclusive for years:
- Pick six numbers from one to 25
- Play Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- If you match all six numbers, you could win $25,000!
- Gameplay has fairly simple rules and straightforward gameplay
4.CA$H POP
If you like quick results, Ca$h Pop could be the game for you.
- Choose just one number between one and 15
- Draws happen every 15 minutes throughout the day
- Set your own wager amount
- The option to play multiple numbers at one time
5.Daily 3 and Daily 4
It’s in the name – daily draws! To play:
- Select your three-digit or four-digit number
- Win up to $500 in Daily 3 or up to $5,000 in Daily 4
- Play your numbers in exact order or any order
- Catch the daily draw at 6:59 PM ET
Finding your game
To find the game that best suits your preferences, you’ll want to think about what matters most to you.
Do you prefer multi-state games or West Virginia exclusives? Would you prefer to wait for a larger draw or try your chances more frequently? Consider the odds of each game, potential jackpot and your bankroll to decide which might be best for you.
Remember, all draw games are chance-based. You can play all these games at authorized retailers across West Virginia and most are also available online through the West Virginia Lottery website and app.
