A major new national lottery game promising winners a lifetime of luxury is set to launch across the United States next month. The 'Millionaire For Life' game, confirmed by the Multi-State Lottery Association, will debut in late February, offering players the chance to win an annual million-dollar salary for life.
How the Millionaire For Life Game Works
The game will replace two existing lotteries, Cash4Life and Lucky for Life, which offered smaller lifetime prizes. Instead of a single colossal jackpot, the top prize in the new game is structured as a perpetual annual payment. Players who match five numbers plus the bonus ball will receive $1 million every year for the rest of their life.
The second-tier prize is also a life-changing annuity. Winners who match five numbers without the bonus ball will secure $100,000 each year for life. For those who prefer an immediate lump sum, the game offers cash alternatives: $18 million for the top prize and $2.2 million for the second prize.
There are a total of nine prize tiers in Millionaire For Life. Tickets will cost $5 each, with daily draws taking place after 10:00 PM Central Time every evening. The odds of winning the grand prize are approximately one in 22.9 million.
Where to Play and Launch Details
The Multi-State Lottery Association announced that the game will be available in 30 lottery jurisdictions from its launch. Tickets will be sold in a wide range of states including Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming. The District of Columbia is also included.
Organisers have indicated that, pending final regulatory approval, the New York Lottery is also expected to offer the game at launch. While specific operational details are still to be fully revealed, officials from state lotteries such as Montana and Wyoming have suggested the game's structure will be similar to major multi-state draws like Powerball and Mega Millions.
What Comes Next for Players
Further information about the Millionaire For Life game is anticipated to be released in mid-February. The first daily drawings are scheduled to begin on Sunday, 22 February 2026. This launch comes as the neighbouring Powerball game offers a staggering $1 billion jackpot in its next drawing, highlighting the competitive and high-stakes nature of the US lottery market.
The introduction of Millionaire For Life represents a significant shift in lottery offerings, moving from the traditional massive lump-sum jackpot towards a model of guaranteed, long-term financial security. It provides a new option for players dreaming of a lifetime of wealth rather than a single, transformative payout.
