A fortunate player in northeast Kansas received life-altering news from a recent Kansas Lottery drawing. In the Lucky 4 Life game, the player matched five numbers, earning them a lifelong reward of $25,000.
This noteworthy victory highlights the thrill and opportunities that lottery games provide to players.
Comprehending the Lucky 4 Life Game
Players can win significant rewards, including lifetime payouts, in the multi-state lottery game Lucky 4 Life. Participants choose one “Lucky Ball” number from a different pool of 18 and five numbers from a pool of 48.
The highest reward is $1,000 per day for life if all six numbers are matched, while the second-tier prize is $25,000 per year for life if the five main numbers are matched without the Lucky Ball.
Information on the Most Recent Winning Ticket
With a Lucky Ball of 3, the winning numbers in the drawing on November 14 were 5, 22, 30, 33, and 44.
The second-tier prize went to the lucky player who did not match the Lucky Ball but did match the five main numbers. Until the reward is claimed, the Kansas Lottery has not revealed the precise address where the winning ticket was sold.
Marshall, Nemaha, Brown, Doniphan, Riley, Pottawatomie, Jackson, Atchison, Geary, Wabaunsee, Shawnee, Jefferson, Leavenworth, Wyandotte, Johnson, Osage, Douglas, Franklin, Miami, Morris, and the northern half of Lyon are among the counties that are part of northeast Kansas.
Options for Prizes and Their Tax Repercussions
The $25,000 a year for life prize winner can choose to get a lump sum cash reward or receive yearly payments. The lump-sum option is worth $390,000, which is the annuity’s projected present value.
Approximately $276,900 is the lump sum amount after state and federal taxes. In order to choose the best course of action for their unique situation, winners should speak with financial counselors.
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Taking the Prize
The winner can pick up their reward within a year of the drawing date. They have to deliver the winning ticket to the Kansas Lottery’s Topeka offices in order to accomplish this.
Winners should sign the back of their ticket right away and store it in a secure location until they are ready to pick up their winnings.
| Drawing Date | Winning Numbers | Lucky Ball | Prize Amount | Claim Deadline |
| Thursday, November 14, 2024 | 5, 22, 30, 33, 44 | 3 | $25,000/year | Friday, November 14 |
| Sunday, September 1, 2024 | 17, 22, 27, 35, 42 | 17 | $25,000/year | Monday, September 1 |
| Saturday, June 15, 2024 | 8, 19, 24, 36, 45 | 12 | $25,000/year | Jun 15, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2024 | 3, 14, 21, 28, 39 | 7 | $25,000/year | Mar 10, 2025 |
