How to Claim Wisconsin (WI)
Lottery Prizes
Claim a Wisconsin Lottery prize under $600 at any retailer, a Lottery office or Wisconsin Lottery Headquarters (Madison Office), $600 to $199,999 at a Lottery office or Wisconsin Lottery Headquarters (Madison Office) and $200,000 or more at Wisconsin Lottery Headquarters (Madison Office), within 180 days of the drawing. Prizes up to $199,999 can be claimed by mail.
Where to Claim Your Wisconsin Lottery Prize
Won? You have 180 days to cash it in.
Where to Cash a Winning Ticket
Where you can cash a Wisconsin Lottery prize depends on how much it is.
- Under $600Signed ticket at a store
- Any lottery retailer
- Any Lottery office
- Wisconsin Lottery Headquarters (Madison Office)
- By mail
- $600–$199,999Claim form and ID
- Any Lottery office
- Wisconsin Lottery Headquarters (Madison Office)
- By mail
- $200K+Claim form and ID
- Wisconsin Lottery Headquarters (Madison Office) by appointment
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Good to Know
Claim deadline
180 days after the drawing
Take a jackpot's cash option within 60 days of claiming the prize.
When you're paid
Retailers and Lottery offices pay once a ticket is validated, in cash or by check: Pick 3, Pick 4 and All or Nothing prizes from the day of the drawing, other games' from the morning after.
Claim by mail
Up to $199,999
Prizes, PO Box 777, Madison, WI 53774
Taxes on winnings
24% federal withheld over $5,000
State tax up to 7.65%; 7.65% withheld from $2,000. See your take-home
Can you stay anonymous?
No, winners are public
Wisconsin Lottery Claim Forms
From $600, bring your signed ticket, ID and a completed claim form.
Full checklist (5 items)
- The original winning ticket, signed on the back by one person
- For a prize of $600 or more, a completed and signed Winner Claim Form
- A current government, state or tribal photo ID, such as a driver's license, state ID card or passport
- For a prize of $600 or more, your Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, or a completed IRS Form W-8BEN
- For a group win, a court order naming everyone who shares the prize, and a claim form for each of them
Wisconsin Lottery Offices
Bring your ticket, claim form and ID. Claims for prizes of $200,000 or more at Wisconsin Lottery Headquarters (Madison Office) are by appointment.
Wisconsin Lottery Headquarters (Madison Office)
Department of Revenue, 2135 Rimrock Road, Madison, WI 53713Walk-ins welcomeHours: Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–4:00 PMPhone: 608-261-4916Milwaukee Office
State Office Building, 819 North 6th Street, 4th Floor (James Lovell Street entrance), Milwaukee, WI 53203Walk-ins welcomeHours: Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–4:00 PMPhone: 608-261-4916
More Claim Rules
- Retailers
- Retailers may pay prizes up to $599, or only as much as their normal cashing practices allow. The lottery suggests claiming prizes up to $599 at a retailer.
- Visiting a Lottery office
- Arrive by 3:30 p.m. to leave time for processing, and by 2:00 p.m. for a prize of $50,000 or more. Call 608-261-4916 before bringing a prize of $200,000 or more, and Powerball, Mega Millions and Megabucks jackpot winners call first to make an appointment.
- Debts owed to the state
- Before paying a prize of $600 or more, the lottery checks with the Department of Revenue for delinquent state taxes, child support or other debts owed to the state, and takes them out of the prize.
- Group winners
- Only one person can sign and claim a ticket. To share a prize, a group needs a court order naming everyone who shares it, and the claim is handled only at the Madison office.
- Trusts and companies
- Only a person can claim a prize. Trusts, companies, nonprofits and other entities can't play or claim.
- Winner Wagon
- The lottery's Winner Wagon visits stores around the state and pays prizes under $200,000, by check. Its stops are listed on the How to Claim a Prize page.
- EZ Match prizes
- Any retailer can pay a Megabucks EZ Match prize right after you buy the ticket, and gives you an exchange ticket for the drawing. EZ Match prizes must be claimed within 180 days after the ticket is printed.
- Advance Play tickets
- You can claim a prize on a ticket with drawings still to come. You get an exchange ticket for the drawings left.
- Claiming by mail
- Mail the signed ticket and a claim form, and keep a copy of both sides of each. Certified or registered mail is suggested: the lottery isn't responsible for tickets lost in the mail. A mailed claim must be postmarked within the 180 days and arrive within 14 days after them.
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Answers about the Wisconsin Lottery
Where can I claim lottery winnings in Wisconsin?
Under $600: Any lottery retailer, any Lottery office, Wisconsin Lottery Headquarters (Madison Office) or by mail. $600 to $199,999: Any Lottery office, Wisconsin Lottery Headquarters (Madison Office) or by mail. $200,000 or more: Wisconsin Lottery Headquarters (Madison Office) by appointment.
Where can I cash a $1,000 lottery ticket in Wisconsin?
Not at a store: Wisconsin Lottery retailers pay prizes up to $599. $600 to $199,999: Any Lottery office, Wisconsin Lottery Headquarters (Madison Office) or by mail.
Where are the Wisconsin Lottery offices?
Wisconsin Lottery Headquarters (Madison Office), Department of Revenue, 2135 Rimrock Road, Madison; Milwaukee Office, State Office Building, 819 North 6th Street, 4th Floor (James Lovell Street entrance), Milwaukee.
What time can you cash lottery tickets in Wisconsin?
Any Wisconsin Lottery retailer cashes prizes up to $599 whenever it's open. The Wisconsin Lottery offices are open Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM.
What should I do if I win the Wisconsin Lottery?
Sign your ticket and keep it safe, then claim it within 180 days of the drawing. Under $600: Any lottery retailer, any Lottery office, Wisconsin Lottery Headquarters (Madison Office) or by mail. $600 to $199,999: Any Lottery office, Wisconsin Lottery Headquarters (Madison Office) or by mail. $200,000 or more: Wisconsin Lottery Headquarters (Madison Office) by appointment. From $600, bring your signed ticket, ID and a completed claim form.
How long do you have to claim a Wisconsin Lottery prize?
180 days after the drawing. A jackpot's cash option must be chosen within 60 days of claiming the prize.
Do Wisconsin Lottery tickets expire?
Yes. A winning ticket must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing, or the prize can no longer be paid.
What do I need to claim a Wisconsin Lottery prize?
At a store, a prize up to $599 needs just the signed ticket. From $600: The original winning ticket, signed on the back by one person; For a prize of $600 or more, a completed and signed Winner Claim Form; A current government, state or tribal photo ID, such as a driver's license, state ID card or passport; For a prize of $600 or more, your Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, or a completed IRS Form W-8BEN; For a group win, a court order naming everyone who shares the prize, and a claim form for each of them.
Do I need an appointment at a Wisconsin Lottery office?
For prizes of $200,000 or more, yes: claims at Wisconsin Lottery Headquarters (Madison Office) are by appointment. Otherwise, Wisconsin Lottery Headquarters (Madison Office) and Milwaukee Office take walk-ins.
Can I claim a Wisconsin Lottery prize by mail?
Yes, prizes up to $199,999. Mail the signed ticket, with any copies the Wisconsin Lottery asks for, to Prizes, PO Box 777, Madison, WI 53774. Prizes from $600 also need a completed claim form.
How long does it take to get Wisconsin Lottery winnings?
Retailers and Lottery offices pay once a ticket is validated, in cash or by check: Pick 3, Pick 4 and All or Nothing prizes from the day of the drawing, other games' from the morning after. Mailed claims take up to three weeks once received.
Can you claim lottery winnings anonymously in Wisconsin?
No. Wisconsin Lottery winners are public record.
Can I claim a Wisconsin Lottery prize online?
No. Claim in person or by mail.
What is the Wisconsin Lottery phone number?
608-261-4916 for customer service.
Where is Wisconsin Lottery headquarters?
Wisconsin Lottery Headquarters (Madison Office) is at Department of Revenue, 2135 Rimrock Road, Madison, WI 53713, open Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM. Call 608-261-4916.
Are lottery winnings taxed in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin taxes lottery winnings at up to 7.65%, and federal income tax applies too. 7.65% state tax is withheld from prizes of $2,000 or more, plus 24% federal tax from prizes over $5,000.
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