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What is Wisconsin Badger 5?
Badger 5 is a single-state draw game with jackpots starting at $10,000. Drawings are held at 9:00 p.m. CT each day of the week. Sales stop immediately prior to the draw time. All Wisconsin State Lottery results are available immediately after each drawing.
Five numbered balls are drawn from 1 to 31 and if all your numbers match the drawn numbers, you win the jackpot. If other players also match all five numbers, the prize will be shared in equal amounts.
Each WI Badger 5 ticket is $1.
What are the WI Badger 5 Draw Times?
Sales cut-off time is 8:59:59 pm CT the day of the drawing. Immediately prior to draw time.
| Draw Times | |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 9:00 pm CT |
| Monday | 9:00 pm CT |
| Tuesday | 9:00 pm CT |
| Wednesday | 9:00 pm CT |
| Thursday | 9:00 pm CT |
| Friday | 9:00 pm CT |
| Saturday | 9:00 pm CT |
How do I Play WI Lottery Badger 5?
- PICK YOUR NUMBERS:
Select 5 numbers from 1 to 31 using a playslip to mark your numbers or mark the Quick Pick (QP) box to randomly select any or all of your numbers for each play.
- BUY YOUR TICKET:
Badger 5 tickets cost $1 per play and sales are suspended immediatley prior to the draw. Once a Badger 5 ticket has been printed, it cannot be canceled. Tickets must be purchased from a licensed lottery retailer.
- PLAY MULTIPLE DRAWINGS:
Request up to 7 consecutive draws either on the playslip or through the retailer. Advance Play lets you play multiple consecutive draws. Draws cannot be skipped.
How Can I Win the Wisconsin Badger 5?
| Matching Numbers | Badger 5 Prizes | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Balls | Jackpot! | 1 in 169,911 |
| 4 Balls | $50 | 1 in 1,308 |
| 3 Balls | $2 | 1 in 53 |
| 2 Balls | $1 | 1 in 7 |
Wisconsin Badger 5 FAQs
Playing Badger 5
A: Whether you pick your own numbers or have the terminal randomly select numbers for you, the odds of winning are the same.
Purchasing Tickets
A: Tickets cost $1 per play.
Q: Can I purchase Badger 5 tickets in advance?
A: To play multiple upcoming draws, request from 2 to 7 Multi Draws either on the playslip or through the retailer. Multi Draws will include the next upcoming draw and be consecutive from that draw. Draws cannot be skipped.
Q: How late can I purchase Badger 5 tickets on a draw night?
A: Sales are suspended immediately prior to the draw.
Q: Can a WI Badger 5 ticket be voided or canceled?
A: No. Once a Badger 5 ticket has been printed, it cannot be canceled.
Prizes and Claims
A: Prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the draw date on which the prize was won.
Q: Do I have to match the numbers in the exact order drawn?
A: No. The order of the white ball numbers drawn does not matter.
Q: I lost my ticket. Can I claim a prize with a playslip or store receipt?
A: Badger 5 prizes can only be claimed with a ticket printed from the lottery terminal. Playslips or store receipts will not constitute proof of purchase. Lottery tickets are bearer instruments, meaning the person who presents the ticket for claim will be presumed to be the owner. Always sign the back of any lottery ticket immediately. If you lose a ticket before you sign it, you no longer have valid ownership of the ticket.
