To claim a prize by mail, send the signed winning ticket, your address and phone number, a copy of your ID, and a copy of an official document that includes your Social Security number to:. Cranston, RI Players that cannot provide a copy of an official document that includes their Social Security number have to complete and sign the IRS W-9 Form. Here are the taxes withheld from lottery prizes claimed by U.
If the winner is not a resident or citizen of the U. After state legislators passed a constitutional amendment allowing a lottery, the Rhode Island Lottery got started in Rhode Island also has a video lottery. Proceeds from the sale of lottery tickets go into the state's general fund and benefit a wide range of state programs, including education, the environment, and public safety.
Players must be 18 or older. Players of instant-win games have days after the announced end of that game to claim a prize.
Prizes for draw games must be claimed within days of the draw. The Rhode Island Lottery isn't responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen tickets. Keep lottery tickets in a safe place. Signing your ticket helps prove you own it in case you lose it. We suggest that you consult a lawyer before claiming any big prizes, however, as it may be possible to claim your prize through a trust to retain anonymity.
Lottery winnings in Rhode Island are subject to both state and federal taxes. The Rhode Island Lottery also withholds a percentage of certain lottery winnings for tax purposes. Check our Tax Information section for more information. Yes, you can purchase tickets for a certain number of future draws, depending on the game.
Check our Advanced Draws section for more information. Money from ticket sales goes into prizes, commissions, maintaining lottery operations, and the state's general fund. The general fund distributes funds for public safety, natural resources, transportation, education, and government services in the state.
Rhode Island. The Numbers Midday. The Numbers Evening. Wild Money. Mega Millions. An exclusion cannot be reversed, and you cannot open more than one 1 iLottery Account. After an exclusion period ends, you will be required to manually reactivate your iLottery Account; and your deposit limit may be reduced. During the exclusion period, the Rhode Island Lottery will not directly send any iLottery marketing material to you.
For purposes of these Terms and Conditions, PII means information about a natural person that is readily identifiable to that specific individual.
In this case, PII includes, among other information, an individual's name, address, telephone number, date of birth, password information, and any other information used to identify an individual as the registered owner of the Rhode Island iLottery Account. Geolocation Technology — The Rhode Island Lottery uses a variety of geolocation technology and methods to verify your location.
Any use of software or other methods intended to provide a false location is prohibited and may violate State or Federal law. The Rhode Island Lottery does not guarantee that our geolocation technology will verify the location of every person physically located within Rhode Island.
If the Rhode Island Lottery is unable to verify that you are physically located within Rhode Island, your access will be blocked; and you are prohibited from making deposits, withdrawals, or purchasing any iLottery tickets through the Services. The Rhode Island Lottery is not liable for any damages or losses resulting from your ability to access or make a purchase on the Service. Standard Location Check — By registering for and using an iLottery Account or the Services, you consent to have your location verified by the Rhode Island Lottery's standard geolocation check.
The Rhode Island Lottery standard location check is automatically activated anytime you attempt to log into your iLottery Account and use the Services.
Your location will not be checked after you are no longer using the Services. Mobile Location Service — In some cases, your location may need to be verified through your browser location services.
Your location will only be obtained from the browser with additional consent from you. If verification through your browser is required, an interactive message will appear when you try to deposit funds into your iLottery Account or purchase an iLottery ticket through the Services. To consent and opt-in to the browser location service, press the "Allow" button on the interactive message. Due to Rhode Island Lottery prize claim requirements, a record confirming your location at the time of a purchase may be retained for at least twelve 12 months.
The value of purchases you are permitted to make may be subject to limitations established by the Rhode Island Lottery. At any time, you may maintain only one 1 iLottery Account. Purchases — Initiating any purchase through these Services constitutes your consent to deduct the cost of that purchase from your iLottery Account.
Purchases will first be deducted from deposited funds in your iLottery Account. If no deposited funds exist, purchases will be deducted from any prizes in your iLottery Account. The Rhode Island Lottery does not guarantee the timeliness of any purchase and reserves the right to refuse any attempted purchase for any reason. The Rhode Island Lottery is not liable for any damages or losses resulting from any delay in or denial of processing a purchase.
Sales are Final — You are solely responsible for ensuring that you have selected the correct iLottery game and all options related to that game, including, but not limited to, game ticket, number of tickets, price of tickets, and numbers played.
All sales are final, and purchases made in error will not be refunded. The Rhode Island Lottery is not liable for any damages or losses resulting from any error you make in selecting your purchase. The Rhode Island Lottery is not liable for any damages or losses resulting from any purchase limitations or game terminations. Game Disputes — All tickets, transactions, and claims are subject to the Rhode Island Lottery Rules and Regulations, directives, State and Federal law, and any prospective changes thereto.
Printouts, photographs, screenshots, and other images are not, and will not, be accepted as evidence of a ticket purchase or outcome. The only evidence of a ticket purchase or outcome is the data contained in the Rhode Island Lottery system that passes all security tests, including, but not limited to, verification against third-party systems and transaction history. In questions involving ticket validation, the Rhode Island Lottery's determination is final.
In cases of dispute for any reason, the Rhode Island Lottery may, at its sole discretion, replace a disputed ticket with an unplayed ticket of equal value or refund the retail price. The Rhode Island Lottery's decision to replace or refund a ticket is the purchaser's exclusive remedy.
Each promotion is subject to its own terms and conditions, to be determined by the Rhode Island Lottery. Players who do not wish to receive any promotional offers should contact the iLottery Player Support Line at Promotional offers are discretionary, and players have no right to receive or redeem any specific offer. Promotional offers may be cancelled at any time and without notice.
If there is a discrepancy between information in a player's iLottery Account and an offer notification, the information in the player's iLottery Account shall prevail. The Rhode Island Lottery is not liable for any damages or losses resulting from any delay, error, or failure to accept or qualify for any promotional offer. Free Games — Players might be offered free games from time to time.
The requirements for getting free games will be stated by the Rhode Island Lottery and could be upon logging in, playing a minimum requirement on a specific game or games, depositing a minimum requirement into one's iLottery Account, or by other means determined by the Rhode Island Lottery. Free games have no cash value and cannot be exchanged for real money.
Free game offers may be limited to one 1 game and cannot be changed by the player. The denomination of a free game cannot be changed by the player.
Free games will expire as determined by the Rhode Island Lottery and will be stated in the free game offering. Free Bonus Money - Players may be offered a fixed amount of free bonus money or a percentage of free bonus money based on the requirements of the Rhode Island Lottery, such as making a deposit or logging in. Free bonus money has no cash value and cannot be cashed out. The requirements and explanation of free bonus money will be included with the offering.
Promo Codes — Some players may receive a promotional code, which will entitle them to free games or free bonus money upon creating an iLottery Account or making a deposit. Promotional codes are limited to one 1 use per player and can expire at any time. Each promotional code will have its own terms and conditions as determined by the Rhode Island Lottery.
Prize Claims — Subject to these Terms and Conditions and all applicable State and Feder al law, prizes won through the Services may be claimed as follows:.
Before payment of any prize, the Rhode Island Lottery may require you to provide additional information, provide copies of documents, or appear in person at Rhode Island Lottery Headquarters. The Rhode Island Lottery may change available methods for claiming a prize at any time and without notice. If the Rhode Island Lottery suspects any unlawful conduct or violation of these Terms and Conditions, the Rhode Island Lottery may withhold payment of a prize pending completion of an investigation.
You agree to cooperate with the Rhode Island Lottery in any investigation. The Rhode Island Lottery does not guarantee payment of a prize within any specific period of time. The Rhode Island Lottery is not liable for any damages or losses resulting from any delay in payment of a prize. Tax Obligations — A Lottery prize is considered income and a taxable event when claimed or received.
These withholdings are estimates only and do not necessarily satisfy a player's tax liability. Backup Withholding — Backup withholding refers to the process by which a person or entity making payments to you must, under certain conditions, withhold and pay a percentage of such payments to the IRS.
Your prize may be subject to backup withholding if you do not provide your correct Social Security Number to us, you do not certify your Social Security Number when required, the IRS notifies the Rhode Island Lottery that you furnished an incorrect Social Security Number, the IRS notifies you that you are subject to backup withholding because you did not report all of your interest and dividends on your tax return; or you do not certify to us that you are not subject to backup withholding.
For more information, please visit the IRS website at www. Claiming in Person — If you are required to claim a prize in person at the Rhode Island Lottery, you will be required to provide a valid, government-issued picture identification and proof of your Social Security Number. If any such debts exist, the Rhode Island Lottery is legally required to offset your prize by the amount of the debt. If you believe that prize money was withheld for a debt that has already been paid, it is your responsibility to contact the appropriate agency reporting the debt and seek reimbursement.
The Rhode Island Lottery is not liable for any damages or losses resulting from any offset from a prize for payment of a debt. Failure to Claim a Prize — A prize must be claimed within one 1 year of the drawing date in the case of iKeno and within one 1 year of the announced end of a specific eInstant Game.
As long as the funds remain in the e-wallet, only Lottery purchases are supported; but you may cash out and transfer your winnings to your bank account through an Automated Clearing House ACH transaction and use winnings as desired. Withdrawals - You may initiate a transfer online through your iLottery Account.
Only iLottery winnings may be withdrawn. Prizes may be withdrawn to your bank account through ACH. By initiating a transfer, you consent to Lottery deducting the transferred amount from your iLottery Account; retaining any amount owed to the Lottery under these terms of Use; and sharing your personal information with any third parties used to process your request.
You cannot make any withdrawal until you have successfully completed at least one verified deposit to that account. There is no guarantee that transfers will be processed within any specific period of time.
The Lottery is not liable for any damages or losses resulting from delay in processing a withdrawal. You understand and agree that the Rhode Island Lottery may freely use, reproduce, and display the information in whole or in part, alone or together with other information, through any and all forms of media, in any manner, anywhere, in perpetuity, and without restriction, reservation, or limitation.
The Rhode Island Lottery reserves the right to change these limits at any time. You have the option of setting lower or higher limits by logging into your iLottery Account and going to "My Limits". Well, your wish is granted by the Rhode Island Lottery. The lottery gives you the option of playing the same numbers for up to 21 consecutive draws by just marking the appropriate number of draws you wish to play under the Multi-Draw section on your playslip. You need to hand over your completed playslip and payment to the retailer.
In return, you will get your Rhode Island Lottery ticket with your selected numbers. Your lottery ticket is your only receipt. Ensure to check the accuracy of the numbers and sign at the back of your ticket for proper authentication. Playing and winning Wild Money is extremely easy and rewarding. The Rhode Island Lottery also gives you the option of playing the same numbers for up to 21 consecutive draws thereby increasing your chances to win. The Rhode Island lottery holds the Wild Money draws every day at p.
You are eligible to purchase the lottery tickets by p. The Wild Money drawings are held every day at p. You can check the numbers and prizes over the official website, or visit authorized Rhode Island Lottery retailers, or on selected TV news channels or newspapers. You can also check your winning numbers by contacting the Lottery at Looking to gain an edge on lotteries? Let us help you with statistics and data-driven information! Get inside information at your fingertips today!
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