How to Play Wisconsin Badger 5
$1 a play · Every day · 9:00 PM CT
- 1Pick 5 numbers from 1 to 31, or ask for a Quick Pick. Each play is $1.
- 2Drawings are every night. Play up to 7 drawings in a row.
- 3Match all 5 numbers for the jackpot, or 2 to 4 for a set cash prize.
You must be 18 or older to buy a ticket or claim a prize. Sales close at the drawing, 9:00 PM CT. See every prize
More Badger 5 rulesHow it works · Jackpot · Prizes
- How it works
- Pick 5 different numbers from 1 to 31. Match 2 to 5 of the 5 numbers drawn, in any order, to win.
- Jackpot
- The jackpot starts at $10,000 and grows by at least $1,000 after each drawing it isn't won. Winning plays share it equally, and it's paid in cash all at once.
- Prizes
- Every prize below the jackpot is a set cash amount, and each play wins only its highest prize. The lottery can set different amounts for them in a drawing.
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- Before You PlayWisconsin Lottery Draw Times Drawn every day at 9:00 PM CT. Sales close at the drawing, 9:00 PM CT.
- After You WinHow to Claim a Wisconsin Lottery Prize Up to $599 at any lottery retailer. You have 180 days to claim.
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How do you play Wisconsin Badger 5?
Pick 5 numbers from 1 to 31, or ask for a Quick Pick. Each play is $1. Drawings are every night. Play up to 7 drawings in a row. Match all 5 numbers for the jackpot, or 2 to 4 for a set cash prize.
How much is a Badger 5 ticket in Wisconsin?
$1 a play.
How late can you buy Wisconsin Badger 5 tickets?
Sales close at the drawing itself, 9:00 PM CT.
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