History of Lucky for Life in Timeline
Lucky for Life (LFL) is a lottery game available in 22 states and the District of Columbia as of June 2021. Originating in Connecticut in 2009, it expanded to a New England-wide game and then added eleven more lotteries in 2015. Marketed with the slogan "The Game of a Lifetime", Lucky for Life drawings are conducted nightly at approximately 10:30 p.m. Eastern Time by the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL) using a digital drawing system.
2009: Lucky-4-Life launch
In 2009, Lucky for Life began in Connecticut as Lucky-4-Life.
September 17, 2013: Lucky for Life Modification
On September 17, 2013, Lucky for Life was modified to add a second "lifetime" prize tier and a cash option.
2013: Lucky for Life prize structure changes
Beginning with the 2013 game modification, Lucky for Life first-prize winner can choose cash in lieu of the lifetime annuity, with second-prize winners also offered a cash option.
2013: Previous rules for winners
Prior to 2013, all previous Lucky for Life top prize winners are receiving their winnings under the game's pre-2013 rules.
2013: Lucky for Life modification
The 2013 Lucky for Life game modification had 43 balls in each of the two drums.
January 2015: Lucky for Life double matrix
Beginning in January 2015, the Lucky for Life double matrix became 5 of 48 white balls and 1 of 18 green "Lucky Balls".
January 27, 2015: Lucky for Life prize chart effective
Effective January 27, 2015, a Lucky for Life player wins a prize according to the chart.
January 29, 2015: Montana joins Lucky for Life
On January 29, 2015, Montana joined Lucky for Life.
February 15, 2015: District of Columbia joins Lucky for Life
On February 15, 2015, the District of Columbia joined Lucky for Life.
March 22, 2015: Kentucky joins Lucky for Life
On March 22, 2015, Kentucky joined Lucky for Life.
November 15, 2015: Ohio joins Lucky for Life
On November 15, 2015, Ohio joined Lucky for Life.
November 19, 2015: First top prize winner under current matrix
On November 19, 2015, the first Lucky for Life winner under the current matrix was sold in South Carolina.
2015: Lucky for Life Expansion
In 2015, Lucky for Life added eleven lotteries, expanding beyond New England.
January 24, 2016: Iowa joins Lucky for Life
On January 24, 2016, Iowa joined Lucky for Life.
February 7, 2016: North Carolina joins Lucky for Life
On February 7, 2016, North Carolina joined Lucky for Life.
February 26, 2016: North Dakota joins Lucky for Life
On February 26, 2016, North Dakota joined Lucky for Life.
July 17, 2016: Colorado joins Lucky for Life
On July 17, 2016, Colorado joined Lucky for Life.
November 15, 2016: Kansas joins Lucky for Life
On November 15, 2016, Kansas joined Lucky for Life.
December 4, 2016: Wyoming joins Lucky for Life
On December 4, 2016, Wyoming joined Lucky for Life.
June 4, 2017: South Dakota joins Lucky for Life
On June 4, 2017, South Dakota joined Lucky for Life.
August 20, 2017: Nebraska joins Lucky for Life
On August 20, 2017, Nebraska joined Lucky for Life.
February 25, 2018: Oklahoma joins Lucky for Life
On February 25, 2018, Oklahoma joined Lucky for Life.
April 8, 2021: Missouri ends Lucky for Life sales
On April 8, 2021, Missouri ended sales of Lucky for Life.
June 28, 2021: Lucky for Life availability
As of June 28, 2021, Lucky for Life is available in 22 states and the District of Columbia.
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