Cash4Life®
Prize Structure and Probability
Prize amounts of $600 or less in red can be cashed at any Maryland Lottery retailer.
| Prize Level/Tier | # of White Balls Matched | Cash Ball Matched | Approx. Probability of Winning | Prize** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 of 5 | Yes | 1 in 21,846,048 | $1,000 a Day for Life* |
| 2 | 5 of 5 | No | 1 in 7,282,016 | $1,000 a Week for Life** |
| 3 | 4 of 5 | Yes | 1 in 79,440 | $2,500 |
| 4 | 4 of 5 | No | 1 in 26,480 | $500 |
| 5 | 3 of 5 | Yes | 1 in 1,471 | $100 |
| 6 | 3 of 5 | No | 1 in 490 | $25 |
| 7 | 2 of 5 | Yes | 1 in 83 | $10 |
| 8 | 2 of 5 | No | 1 in 28 | $4 |
| 9 | 1 of 5 | Yes | 1 in 13 | $2 |
The approximate overall probability of winning is 1 in 8.
Prize levels 2 through 9 may be reduced if liability limit is exceeded.
In some cases fixed prizes may be paid on a pari-mutuel basis and will be lower than these published prize levels. Prizes may be rounded down to whole dollars. Refer to the Cash4Life Official Game Rules for a detailed explanation on all prize levels.
* The Top Prize will be divided equally among the Top Prize winners. If there is more than one (1) winning jackpot game, the jackpot prize will be divided equally among the winning jackpot games on any given draw. When a prize is claimed, Jackpot winners will have the option to receive their Jackpot prize in a single cash payment or in annuity payments. The jackpot prize will be paid annually as an annuity unless the winner selects the cash payment method within 60 days of the Ticket validation date. The cash payment will be lower than the announced annuity prize. In certain instances, the annuity option shall no longer apply, and payouts will be in a lump sum only.
** If the total liability for second tier prize level is exceeded, the prize pool for the second tier prize will be divided equally among the winning second tier games. Winners will have the option to receive their prize in a single cash payment or in annuity payments. The second tier prize will be paid annually as an annuity unless the winner selects the cash payment method within 60 days of the Ticket validation date. The cash payment will be lower than the announced annuity prize. In certain instances, the annuity option shall no longer apply, and payouts will be in a lump sum only.
