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Weekly Grand Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Why did the Lottery change the Paycheck game?
A. Paycheck was launched in January 2007 and had a very successful sales history. However, players are always looking for a new and exciting game and the Tri-State Lottery developed Weekly Grand. Weekly Grand offers a top prize of $1000 a week for 20 years, more prize levels and an Instant Win feature!
Q. How much does the Weekly Grand play cost?
A. Each Weekly Grand play cost $2-the same as Paycheck
Q. When are the Weekly Grand numbers drawn?
A. Weekly Grand numbers are drawn every Tuesday and Friday at 6:59 p.m.
Q. What is the top prize for Weekly Grand?
A. The top prize is $1,000 a week for 20 years. (Maximum of 52 payments a year.)
Q. What is the benefit of selecting your numbers from two sets of numbers?
A. Games that require players to make selections from two sets of numbers provide more opportunities to win a prize. There are 9 ways to win a prize in Weekly Grand.
Q. How do I win an Instant Prize?
A. Whenever you play Weekly Grand, each set of numbers you play has a chance to win instantly.
Q. If I purchased a Weekly Grand ticket for more than 1 draw, will each draw be eligible for the Instant Win?
A. Yes, for example, if you purchased a Weekly Grand ticket for 10 draws, you would have 10 chances to win Instant Win prizes.
Q. If I purchased a single Weekly Grand ticket with 5 plays for the same draw, will each play be eligible for the Instant Win?
A. Yes, you would have 5 chances to win an Instant Win prize.
Q. How is the Instant Win determined?
A. Instant wins are awarded on a randomly generated basis.
Q How will I know if I have won the Instant Win prize?
A. If you have an Instant Win prize ticket, as the ticket is printing, you will hear a terminal message stating that you have won an instant prize. Additionally, the ticket will have the message printed on it, "1 win(s) at $5 each - $5"

If you don't have an Instant Win prize ticket, the message "Not an instant winner" will be printed on the ticket.

Ticket with Instant Winner

Ticket with No Instant Winner



Q. Can I cash my Instant Win prize immediately?
A. Yes, give the Weekly Grand ticket to the retailer who will scan it to verify the prize. You will then get your Instant Win prize and the terminal will print a replacement ticket for the Weekly Grand drawings you have selected.
Q. What are the other prizes?
Match Win Odds
4 of 4 plus Lucky Ball Top Prize 1 in 1,832,600.0
4 of 4 $5,000 1 in 53,900.0
3 of 4 plus Lucky Ball $500 1 in 14,779.0
3 of 4 $25 1 in 434.7
2 of 4 plus Lucky Ball $20 1 in 656.8
2 of 4 $2 1 in 19.3
1 of 4 plus Lucky Ball $10 1 in 101.9
Lucky Ball only $5 1 in 58.2
Instant Win $5 1 in 30.0