When playing the Rhode Island Lottery, keep in mind that the chances of winning vary by game. Before choosing a ticket, you should compare the overall and individual prize odds for the games you’re interested in.

You can find a full list of prizes and odds by clicking on any game in the table provided.

GAME	BASE TICKET PRICE	OVERALL ODDS
Lucky For Life	$2	1 in 7.8
Mega Millions	$2	1 in 24
RILOT Numbers	$0.50 - $5	1 in 10,000 (Exact)
Powerball	$2	1 in 24.9
Wild Money	$1	1 in 14.26
RILOT Instant Games https://lottoedge.com/strategy/overall-game-odds/state/ri-lottery/	$1 - $30	See Latest Odds

When is the Next Rhode Island Lottery Live Drawing?

Stay up-to-date on all the lottery draws offered by the Rhode Island Lottery with our convenient calendar. It includes the drawing times and sales cut-off times (in brackets) for each game, so you’ll never miss a chance to play again.

GAME	FREQUENCY	DRAW TIME (SALES END)
Lucky For Life	Mon / Thurs	10:38 pm (9:30 pm)
Mega Millions	Tues / Fri	11:00 pm (9:50 pm)
Numbers Midday	Daily	1:30 pm (1:20 pm)
Numbers Evening	Daily	7:29 pm (6:50 pm)
Powerball	Mon / Wed / Sat	10:59 pm (9:50 pm)
Wild Money	Daily	7:29 pm (6:50 pm)

What are the VIP Club and Second Chance Drawings from RiLot?

VIP Club

The Rhode Island Lottery’s VIP Club gives players the benefits of receiving automatic winning number notifications, advanced announcement of new games and exclusive access to promotions and prize giveaways.

Second Chance

The Rhody Replay gives Rhode Island Lottery players the opportunity to play Second Chance drawings. There, players enter non-winning tickets for second chances to win prizes. Players must be active Rhode Island Lottery VIP Club members to participate in Second Chance drawings.

What are the Best RILot Instant Games?

Each day, Lotto Edge analyzes Rhode Island Lottery instant ticket data for every prize in every game. That’s right. Every single prize in every game.

Our algorithm runs thousands of calculations on the data and provide our members simple rankings of the best games to play.

We offer multiple rankings so no matter what prizes you are after or how you like to play, we have a ranking made for you.

Below is just a sample of the rankings and game details we cover.

What are some tips for playing the Rhode Island Lottery?

Our team of experts love sharing advice for playing the lottery.

Let us know your own tips for playing!

TIP #1: KNOW THE GAME RULES

Be an educated player and know the rules of the game and how to play. Players get confused all the time and mistakenly toss out winning tickets thinking they were losers.

TIP #2: AVOID PLAYING PATTERNS

Draw games pull from a range of numbers and patterns aren’t likely to show up on the winning ticket. A winning ticket is unlikely to have of a pattern like 3, 13, 23, 33, 43. It also unlikely to be a straight range of numbers like 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15. Also, mix up your numbers by using both even and odd numbers.

TIP #3: CONSIDER LOTTERY POOLS

A lottery pool is a group of people who combine their funds to buy tickets and share any winnings among the group. On the plus side, you will have more chances at winning. The downside, you will have to split any winnings with the group.

TIP #4: PLAN AHEAD

Lottery winners in Rhode Island can request their information to be withheld from the public. However, your information is still available upon a Freedom of Information Act request. Plan ahead since people will find out your identity.

Commonly Asked Questions by Rhode Island Lottery Players

Lotto Edge is dedicated to staying on top of the questions lotto players are asking. We regularly talk with players and search the web for questions Rhode Island Lottery players are asking.

If you have a question that isn’t listed, contact us and we’ll do our best to assist you.

When does the Rhode Island Lottery post draw results?

RILot posts winning results immediately after each drawing. Our lottery results, while unofficial, are posted soon after each drawing as well.
Can I play the Rhode Island Lottery online?

Yes. You’ll be happy to know that you can purchase and play a iLottery games online or via the mobile app. You must be at least 18 years old to play online.
Can I use a debit or credit card to buy RILot tickets?

In Rhode Island, cash is the primary form of payment to purchase lottery tickets. However, lottery retailers have the option to accept debit or credit cards as well.
How long do I have to claim a RI Lottery prize?

Instant ticket prizes can be claimed up to 1 year after the announced end of the game. Draw game prizes can be collected up to 1 year after the drawing date. Fast Play prizes must be claimed within 1 year of the date purchased.
How old do I have to be to play the lottery in the state of Rhode Island?

If you’re 18 or older, you can play lottery games from the RILot!
Can RILot winners remain anonymous?

The Rhode Island Lottery will do everything possible to keep a winner’s information private if requested by the winner. However, in Rhode Island, this information falls under the Freedom of Information Act; and a winner’s name and city or town of residency must be released upon request. Prizes won playing eInstants of $100 and above will be displayed on the eInstants webpage listing winner’s first name and the game played.
Does the RI Lottery have an App?

Yes. The Rhode Island Lottery app includes ticket scanner to check both instant and draw game to check if they are winners, view winning numbers and locate nearby lottery retailers. Players can also access their VIP Club account from the mobile app.
What are the 3 digit codes on scratch off tickets?

These 3 digit codes are also known as validation codes. The 3 digit codes were used by retailers for sight validations prior to computers doing the validation. You can read more about the secret Rhode Island Lottery Codes on our blog.
Where can I find lottery draw predictions?

Anyone or any website offering to sell you drawing game predictions should be viewed with skepticism. Drawing games are random ball drawings where the previous draws have no impact on future drawings.
Are there any scratch off lottery strategies that can help me?

Check out our best Rhode Island Lottery scratch off rankings and find a ranking that fits your playing style. All our rankings provide you a daily updated list of the best scratch off games to play.

Playing RILot Online / Online Gambling

The RI Lottery allows players to buy draw game tickets and play online instant games on their official website if the player is physically located in the State of Rhode Island when playing.

Like many other states, they have also expanded their gambling offerings to other services. We’ve included a full list of online gambling options legal in Rhode Island.

Games	Available RI Lottery	Licensed 3rd Parties
Scratch Offs	YES	No
Draw Games	YES (Keno)	No
Sportsbook	No	No
Casino	No	No
Poker	No	No
Bingo	No	No
Daily Fantasy	No	YES

About the RI Lottery

Since the Rhode Island Lottery began in 1974, the Lottery has transferred more than $8.3 billion to the state’s general fund. Money from the lottery supports education, healthcare, public safety and the environment.

Conclusion

Did we miss anything or do you have anything we need to update? Drop us a note and tell us what you think.

If you found this helpful, make sure to check out our expert Rhode Island instant game rankings. It’s the perfect way to find the scratch offs with the best odds of winning.

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