How to Claim Wyoming (WY)
Lottery Prizes
Claim a Wyoming Lottery prize under $600 at any retailer and $600 or more at Wyoming Lottery Headquarters in Cheyenne, within 180 days of the drawing. Prizes up to $49,999 can be claimed by mail.
Where to Claim Your Wyoming Lottery Prize
Won? You have 180 days to cash it in.
Where to Cash a Winning Ticket
Where you can cash a Wyoming Lottery prize depends on how much it is.
- Under $600Signed ticket at a store
- Any lottery retailer
- By mail
- $600–$49,999Claim form and ID
- Wyoming Lottery Headquarters
- By mail
- $50K+Claim form and ID
- Wyoming Lottery Headquarters
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 pay prizes up to $599 when you claim.
Claim by mail
Up to $49,999
The Wyoming Lottery, 808 W. 20th St., Cheyenne, WY 82001
Can you stay anonymous?
Yes
Wyoming Lottery Claim Forms
From $600, bring your signed ticket, ID and a completed claim form.
Full checklist (4 items)
- The original winning ticket, signed on the back with your name, address and phone number
- For a prize of $600 or more, a completed Winner Claim Form
- For a prize of $600 or more, a photo ID, such as a driver's license or passport. Send a copy if you claim by mail
- For a prize of $600 or more, your Social Security card, a W-2 or another government form showing your name and full Social Security number. Send a copy if you claim by mail
Wyoming Lottery Headquarters
Bring your ticket, claim form and ID. Every office sees winners by appointment only.
Wyoming Lottery Headquarters
808 W. 20th St., Cheyenne, WY 82001By appointment onlyHours: Mon–Fri, 8:30 AM–12:30 PM and 1:30 PM–4:30 PMPhone: 307-432-9300
More Claim Rules
- Sign your ticket
- An unsigned ticket belongs to whoever holds it, so sign the back of a winning ticket right away and add your name, address and phone number.
- Who can claim
- Only the person who signed a winning ticket can claim its prize, and trusts and other entities can't claim prizes. If several people sign a ticket, the Wyoming Lottery splits the prize evenly among them.
- Claiming in person
- Claims at the Wyoming Lottery's Cheyenne headquarters are by appointment only: call 307-432-9300 first. Prizes of $50,000 or more must be claimed there in person.
- Your name
- The Wyoming Lottery honors every winner's request to stay anonymous, and never shares a player's information publicly without the winner's permission.
- Cash or yearly payments
- Powerball and Mega Millions jackpot winners have 60 days after their claim is validated to choose one cash payment instead of yearly payments; without a choice, the prize is paid yearly. Millionaire for Life's top two prize winners choose between cash and payments for life within 60 days of becoming entitled to the prize. A choice once made is final.
Reviewed by Bishop Woosley, former Director of the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery and NASPL President.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Answers about the Wyoming Lottery
Where can I claim lottery winnings in Wyoming?
Under $600: Any lottery retailer or by mail. $600 to $49,999: Wyoming Lottery Headquarters or by mail. $50,000 or more: Wyoming Lottery Headquarters.
Where can I cash a $1,000 lottery ticket in Wyoming?
Not at a store: Wyoming Lottery retailers pay prizes up to $599. $600 to $49,999: Wyoming Lottery Headquarters or by mail.
What time can you cash lottery tickets in Wyoming?
Any Wyoming Lottery retailer cashes prizes up to $599 whenever it's open. Wyoming Lottery Headquarters is open Mon–Fri, 8:30 AM–12:30 PM and 1:30 PM–4:30 PM.
What should I do if I win the Wyoming Lottery?
Sign your ticket and keep it safe, then claim it within 180 days of the drawing. Under $600: Any lottery retailer or by mail. $600 to $49,999: Wyoming Lottery Headquarters or by mail. $50,000 or more: Wyoming Lottery Headquarters. From $600, bring your signed ticket, ID and a completed claim form.
How long do you have to claim a Wyoming Lottery prize?
180 days after the drawing. A jackpot's cash option must be chosen within 60 days of claiming the prize.
Do Wyoming 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 Wyoming 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 with your name, address and phone number; For a prize of $600 or more, a completed Winner Claim Form; For a prize of $600 or more, a photo ID, such as a driver's license or passport. Send a copy if you claim by mail; For a prize of $600 or more, your Social Security card, a W-2 or another government form showing your name and full Social Security number. Send a copy if you claim by mail.
Do I need an appointment at Wyoming Lottery Headquarters?
Yes. Wyoming Lottery Headquarters sees winners by appointment only.
Can I claim a Wyoming Lottery prize by mail?
Yes, prizes up to $49,999. Mail the signed ticket, with any copies the Wyoming Lottery asks for, to The Wyoming Lottery, 808 W. 20th St., Cheyenne, WY 82001. Prizes from $600 also need a completed claim form.
How long does it take to get Wyoming Lottery winnings?
Retailers pay prizes up to $599 when you claim. Mailed claims are processed within 2 to 3 weeks. The lottery doesn't say how soon a claim at headquarters is paid.
Can you claim lottery winnings anonymously in Wyoming?
Yes.
Can I claim a Wyoming Lottery prize online?
No. Claim in person or by mail.
What is the Wyoming Lottery phone number?
307-432-9300 for customer service.
Where is Wyoming Lottery headquarters?
Wyoming Lottery Headquarters is at 808 W. 20th St., Cheyenne, WY 82001, open Mon–Fri, 8:30 AM–12:30 PM and 1:30 PM–4:30 PM. Call 307-432-9300.
Are lottery winnings taxed in Wyoming?
Wyoming doesn't tax lottery winnings, but federal income tax applies. 24% federal tax is withheld from prizes over $5,000.
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