The End of an Era: Saying Goodbye to Cash4Life™ and Lucky for Life®
Change is in the air for lottery players across the country. After years of delivering daily dreams and "for life" prizes, two of the industry’s most popular multi-state draw games—Cash4Life™ and Lucky for Life®—are officially entering their final chapters.
When are the games ending?
Both games are scheduled to hold their final drawings on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
For over a decade, Cash4Life™ has been a staple in states like New Jersey and New York, while Lucky for Life® has provided a steady "win for life" thrill to players in over 20 jurisdictions, including Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Nebraska. Now, these games are making way for a unified, even more powerful daily offering.
What happens to my multi-draw tickets?
To ensure a smooth transition, lotteries have already begun a "step-down" process for advance multi-draw ticket purchases.
Cash4Life™: In New Jersey, the last day to purchase the maximum of 28 plays was January 25. The maximum number of available draws will continue to decrease weekly until the final drawing on February 21.
Lucky for Life®: Similar restrictions apply across participating states to ensure no one holds a ticket for a drawing that will no longer occur. If you are a regular multi-draw player, be sure to check your current ticket to see when your final entry ends.
Looking Ahead: Millionaire for Life™
While it’s sad to see these classics go, the excitement is just beginning. On Sunday, February 22, 2026—the very next day after the final drawings—the lottery world will debut Millionaire for Life™.
This groundbreaking new game consolidates the power of 32 different jurisdictions into one massive daily draw. With a top prize of $1 million a year for life and a second-tier prize of $100,000 a year for life, it’s designed to deliver on its name every single night.
Stay tuned as we bring you more details on how to play and win with this record-breaking new addition to the Lotto.com family!
