Millionaire for Life: Official Guide, Rules, Odds & How to Play
Win $1,000 a day for life - drawn every single day of the week
Draws Daily (7 days) at 10:59 PM ET nightly — results via Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL) and SmartLotto
Millionaire for Life is operated by Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL) and uses a format of 5 from 57 main numbers plus a Millionaire Ball. First drawn in 2014, it offers 9 prize divisions with jackpot odds of 1 in 21.9M.
Choose Your Main Numbers
Select 5 numbers from 57. Use your favourite numbers, a Quick Pick for random selection, or SmartLotto's Cherry Pick Engine for a statistically informed choice.
Select Your Millionaire Ball
Pick your Millionaire Ball (1 from 21). This is drawn from a separate pool and determines the highest prize divisions.
Choose Number of Lines
Play one or multiple lines per ticket. More lines mean more chances — each additional line is one more set of numbers for the same draw.
Purchase Your Ticket
Available from authorised retailers, official lottery websites, or via authorised lottery concierge services for international players including Australians.
Watch the Draw — Daily (7 days)
Draws take place at 10:59 PM ET nightly. Results are published immediately online and via SmartLotto's results checker.
Claim Your Prize
Small prizes can be claimed at retailers. Larger prizes via the official lottery claims process. International players claim through their authorised concierge service.
The Millionaire Ball is drawn from a pool of 21 balls. Match all 5 main numbers plus the Millionaire Ball to win $1,000 a day for life (minimum 20 years guaranteed). Match just the Millionaire Ball to win a free ticket.
Millionaire for Life has 9 prize divisions. Match more numbers to win higher prizes. Overall odds of winning any prize: 1 in 9.
| Division | Match | Prize | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 Top Prize | Match 5 + Millionaire Ball | $1,000/day for life | 1 in 21,846,048 |
| Div 2 | Match 5 | $25,000/year for life | 1 in 1,149,792 |
| Div 3 | Match 4 + MB | $2,500 | 1 in 324,632 |
| Div 4 | Match 4 | $500 | 1 in 17,086 |
| Div 5 | Match 3 + MB | $100 | 1 in 3,954 |
| Div 6 | Match 3 | $20 | 1 in 208 |
| Div 7 | Match 2 + MB | $20 | 1 in 290 |
| Div 8 | Match 1 + MB | $3 | 1 in 32 |
| Div 9 | Millionaire Ball only | Free Ticket | 1 in 13 |
📊 Jackpot Scale
- Minimum starting jackpot: $1,000/day for life
- Typical jackpot: $1,000/day for life (fixed)
- All-time record: $1,000/day for life (ongoing)
- Operated by: Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL)
Random selection of 5 main numbers and 1 Millionaire Ball.
Choose 5 numbers (1-57) and Millionaire Ball (1-21). Daily draws build extensive statistical patterns.
A 7-draw pack covers a full week of daily draws.
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View Latest ResultsMillionaire for Life is operated by the Multi-State Lottery Association. Australian participation is via authorised concierge operators. 18+ only. Please gamble responsibly. Gambling Help Online: 1800 858 858