Arizona is one of several states that periodically hold millionaire raffles as part of their lottery programs. The most recent Arizona Millionaire Raffle was held on January 4, 2010.http://www.lotterypost.com/news/206541 Tickets went on sale November 1, 2009, with an Early Bird drawing being held on November 19, 2009. A total of 300,000 tickets were available for sale. Twenty players won $5,000 each in the Early Bird drawing. Winning Early Bird tickets were also eligible to win prizes in the Millionaire Raffle drawing on January 4. In the January 4 drawing, one million dollar prize was awarded. There were also six $100,000 prizes, 40 $10,000 prizes, 750 $1,000 prizes and 350 $500 prizes. Open houses were held at the Arizona Lottery offices in Phoenix and Tucson to welcome and celebrate winners who came forward to claim their prizes.http://www.azmillionaireraffle.com/check.php
Arizona held its first Millionaire Raffle on December 27, 2007.http://www.lotterypost.com/results/az The drawing on January 4, 2010 was the fifth raffle held in the state. The winning number drawn for one million dollars was 162791.http://www.lotterypost.com/specialresults/az-lottery-raffle-2010-01-04.asp The six $100,000 winning numbers were 043139, 044091, 150763, 216824, 095666 and 264788. The 40 $10,000 numbers, 750 $1,000 numbers, 350 $500 numbers and 20 $5,000 Early Bird numbers can be found at the Arizona Lottery website.
Arizona Millionaire Lottery Rules
- A limited number of 300,000 tickets are sold for $20 each.
- Tickets are Quick Pick only. Players cannot select their own ticket numbers.
- Tickets are non-refundable.
- Numbers must match in the exact order of the winning numbers drawn.
- All prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the raffle.
- Prizes must be claimed at an Arizona Lottery office.
- In order to claim a prize, you must present your original Arizona Lottery Millionaire Raffle ticket. The Arizona Lottery is not responsible for lost or stolen tickets.
- All prizes are awarded in single lump sum payments.
- All prizes are subject to applicable state and federal taxes.
- Players must be at least 21 years of age to purchase tickets or claim prizes.
- Call 480-921-4400 for more information on claiming prizes.http://www.azmillionaireraffle.com/rules.php
