If you’re playing MEGA MILLIONS® in West Virginia – whether online or via your local Lottery retailer – this article will guide you on everything you need to know about checking to see if you’ve landed those winning MEGA MILLIONS numbers.
Draw times
MEGA MILLIONS® draws happen twice weekly – Tuesdays and Fridays at 11:00 PM Eastern Time. The draw pulls five white balls from 70 and one Mega Ball from 25. The results will be available shortly after each draw.
Ways to check your numbers in West Virginia
From the official West Virginia Lottery website to your local Lottery retailer, there are different ways you can check your MEGA MILLIONS® numbers in West Virginia.
- West Virginia Lottery website
The official regulated West Virginia Lottery website displays the latest numbers, past results, jackpot amounts, and prize breakdowns. You’ll also find details about claiming any wins. You can even download the app and purchase tickets for various draw games and iNSTANTS online.
- West Virginia Lottery mobile app
As mentioned, you can download the West Virginia Lottery app for an even easier way to check your numbers. Simply scan your ticket and get notifications about new results. No more manually checking numbers, as you can let the app do the work for you.
- Local retailers
If you’re out and about, you could pop into any licensed Lottery retailer in West Virginia to check your numbers, as they’ll have the numbers displayed or self-service scanners ready for you.
- Television coverage
Many local TV stations show the draws live or display results afterwards. Check your local listings to find out which channels share the numbers to the MEGA MILLIONS® draws.
- News and papers
You could opt to grab your morning paper or browse local news sites, as these will have the previous night’s numbers printed for you to check.
- Social updates
If you follow the West Virginia Lottery on Facebook, X, or Instagram, you’ll be able to get quick updates on winning numbers and jackpot sizes.
- Phone
No internet? No problem. The West Virginia Lottery also runs an automated phone service with the latest results.
What to do if you have a winning ticket
If your numbers match, don’t rush – take these next steps:
- Double-check those numbers
- Sign the back of your ticket (if you’ve got a physical one) right away
- Check how much you’ve won, as this will indicate what you do next
- Claim your prize:
- Head to any Lottery retailer if you’ve won under $600
- Visit a West Virginia Lottery office or mail it in if you’ve won over $600
- And if you think you’ve hit the jackpot contact West Virginia Lottery headquarters directly
Key reminders
Always remember that draw games are chance-based, and a win is never guaranteed. You cannot influence the outcome, and every draw is independent of the last. Stick to checking your results through the West Virginia Lottery’s own regulated and official channels to ensure safety and accuracy.
