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West Virginia Lottery

How to play, draw times, and the real odds for West Virginia's daily-number games — plus live results and analytics on DueDigits.

Latest West Virginia lottery results

West Virginia runs 2 daily-number games that DueDigits tracks. The most recent result was 9-8-9 in Daily 3 Evening on Aug 24, 2026. Every game's newest draw is below, updated within minutes of each result.

Most recent winning numbers for every West Virginia daily-number game
GameDrawLatest numbersDrawn
Daily 3 EveningEvening9-8-9Aug 24, 2026
Daily 4 EveningEvening5-6-5-2Aug 24, 2026

Overview

West Virginia runs Daily 3 (Pick 3) and Daily 4 (Pick 4). Each is a daily-number game — you pick the digits and the lottery draws the same number of digits, each from 0–9. Tap a game to open its full results history and pattern analytics on DueDigits.

National & multi-state games

Beyond its daily-number games, West Virginia also sells Powerball, Mega Millions, Lotto America and Millionaire for Life. Tap a game for live results, jackpot history, hot & cold numbers, and Smart Picks.

DueDigits tracks West Virginia’s daily-number games and the national jackpot games shown above. West Virginia also runs other draw and instant games — for example in-state jackpot, add-on, keno, fast-play, and scratch-off games — that DueDigits doesn’t currently track. For the state’s full game lineup, see the West Virginia Lottery.

Drawing Schedule

All times are U.S. Central. Sales usually close shortly before each draw — confirm exact cutoffs with the West Virginia Lottery.

  • Daily 3once daily: Evening (17:59 CT)
  • Daily 4once daily: Evening (17:59 CT)

How to Play

West Virginia’s daily-number games share the standard menu of play types:

  • Straightmatch the drawn digits in exact order — the top payout.
  • Boxwin on any arrangement of your digits — a lower payout with better odds.
  • Straight/Boxsplit one stake across a straight and a box on the same number.
  • Combocovers every straight arrangement of your digits at once.
  • Front / Back Pairmatch just the first or last digits, in order, instead of the whole number.

Not every play type is offered on every game, and add-ons can change, so confirm the current menu with the West Virginia Lottery. For the full breakdown of how each bet pays, see Box vs. Straight Payouts.

Prizes & Odds

Because every result is equally likely, the straight odds for each game are fixed:

  • Daily 3 (Pick 3)1 in 1,000 straight.
  • Daily 4 (Pick 4)1 in 10,000 straight.

Box plays have better odds but smaller payouts. Prize amounts vary by play type, wager size, and state, and can change over time — check the West Virginia Lottery for current West Virginia payout tables. No past result ever changes a future draw; see Lottery Odds Explained for the full math and what “due” really means.

Claiming West Virginia Lottery Prizes

Smaller prizes can be cashed at licensed West Virginia Lottery retailers; larger prizes are claimed at West Virginia Lottery headquarters or by mail; online prizes are paid to your account.

Deadline: You have 180 days from the drawing date to claim a West Virginia draw-game prize. Check the deadline printed on your ticket, since an expired ticket can’t be redeemed.

Taxes: Yes. West Virginia withholds 6.5% state tax and 24% federal tax on prizes of $5,000 or more. This isn’t tax advice; consult a professional.

Claim locations, deadlines, and tax details can change — always confirm the current process with the West Virginia Lottery. This is general information, not legal or tax advice.

West Virginia Lottery Winner Privacy & Public Records

In many states, a lottery winner’s name and city or county become public record once a prize is claimed, and the lottery may use them in publicity. Some states let winners remain anonymous, or claim through a trust or legal entity to keep their name private.

Winners of $1 million or more may remain anonymous under West Virginia law (name, personal information, and likeness are protected); note that 5% of an anonymous winner’s prize goes to the State Lottery Fund.

Winner-privacy laws change; confirm the current policy with the West Virginia Lottery before you claim a large prize.

Historical Results

DueDigits keeps a complete, searchable history of every West Virginia draw. Open a game to browse past results, look up a specific number, and see how often it has landed:

DueDigits Analytics

Beyond raw results, every West Virginia game connects to the full DueDigits toolset:

  • Due Digits & Gap Analysis — which digits are overdue and how long since each last hit.
  • Frequency & hot/cold — how often every digit and position has drawn.
  • Pattern analysis — doubles, triples, pairs, and even/odd & high/low splits.
  • Sum & root-sum stats — the distribution of winning-number totals.
  • Open West Virginia’s analytics, or build plays with the number generators and check today’s live draw status.

Official Resources

DueDigits is an independent analytics site and does not sell tickets. For ticket purchases, prize claims, official rules, drawing procedures, and current promotions, go to the official lottery:

West Virginia Lottery — official results, game rules, and prize claims.

For official winning numbers and prize validation, always rely on the West Virginia Lottery. Daily-number games are entertainment, not a way to make money — you must be of legal age to play, and if gambling stops being fun, help is free and confidential at 1-800-GAMBLER.

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Frequently asked questions

What daily-number games does West Virginia offer?

West Virginia runs Daily 3 (Pick 3) and Daily 4 (Pick 4). You can browse live results and due-digit analytics for each on DueDigits.

What time are the West Virginia lottery drawings?

All times are U.S. Central. Daily 3 is drawn once daily — Evening (17:59 CT); Daily 4 is drawn once daily — Evening (17:59 CT).

Where can you check West Virginia lottery results?

You can see the latest West Virginia Pick 3, Pick 4 and Pick 5 numbers on DueDigits as soon as each drawing is posted, and on the official West Virginia Lottery website. DueDigits also layers due-digit and pattern analytics on top of the results.

How do you check a West Virginia lottery ticket?

Have a retailer scan your ticket at the terminal, use the official West Virginia Lottery app or website, or look your numbers up in the DueDigits results database. Always let the West Virginia Lottery validate a winning ticket before relying on it.

Where can you find past West Virginia lottery results?

DueDigits keeps a searchable history of past West Virginia draws — browse by game and date, or use Number Lookup to find every time a specific combination has hit. The official West Virginia Lottery also publishes recent winning numbers.

Can you buy West Virginia lottery tickets online?

Yes. West Virginia offers online play at wvlottery.com — including Daily 3 and Daily 4 — alongside in-store sales.

Can you buy West Virginia lottery tickets with a debit or credit card?

Payment options are set by each retailer and by state rules, and debit is generally more widely accepted than credit. Confirm with the retailer or the West Virginia Lottery.

How long do West Virginia lottery winners have to claim prizes?

West Virginia draw-game prizes must be claimed within 180 days from the drawing date. Check the exact deadline printed on your ticket or with the West Virginia Lottery.

Does West Virginia tax lottery winnings?

Yes. West Virginia withholds 6.5% state tax and 24% federal tax on prizes of $5,000 or more. This isn’t tax advice; consult a professional.

Can West Virginia lottery winners stay anonymous?

Winners of $1 million or more may remain anonymous under West Virginia law (name, personal information, and likeness are protected); note that 5% of an anonymous winner’s prize goes to the State Lottery Fund.

What are the odds of winning the West Virginia daily-number games?

Daily 3 (Pick 3) is 1 in 1,000, Daily 4 (Pick 4) is 1 in 10,000 for a straight bet. Box bets have better odds but smaller payouts, and every draw is independent — past results never change a future draw.

What jackpot games can I play in West Virginia?

West Virginia also sells Powerball, Mega Millions, Lotto America and Millionaire for Life. DueDigits tracks live results, jackpot history, hot & cold numbers, and Smart Picks for each.