CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Lottery will roll out a new multi-state daily game this weekend. The first drawing is set for Sunday in the new “Millionaire for Life” game.
“This game doesn’t have an actual ‘jackpot’ it has a top prize, so no matter what one million dollars is the top prize,” said Erin Coats Traditional Lottery Manager for the West Virginia Lottery.
There are 31 other states who participate in “Millionaire for Life.” Unlike the state’s other multi state games like Powerball and MegaMillions, this drawing is every day of the week.
It’s a game Coats believed would be quite popular among West Virginia Lottery players.
“You pick your numbers and also there’s a ‘Millionaire ball’ so just like Powerball,” she explained. “A lot of our surrounding states have already had some form of this game in the past. We’ve heard from players this is something they would be interested in. ”
The top prize is $1 million a year for life, an annuity with a guaranteed 20 year payout or a one time top prize. The second prize is $100,000 for life. The game has eight tiers of winners and the lower tiers can be cashed in at lottery retailers.
“That is the jackpot of a lifetime. We are excited about this new game and the adventures it will bring to our state, but also want to always encourage responsible gameplay,” said West Virginia Lottery Acting Director David Bradley.