How to Play
Pick 5 of 39 + 1 of 19
- Jackpots start at $1 Million
- 2nd Prize of $10,000 or $30,000 with Sizzler
- Win up to $30,000 in non-jackpot winnings with the Sizzler option
Draws are held every Wednesday and Saturday
On play slip mark five (5) numbers of your choice (from 1 to 39) in the upper portion of
the panel and mark one (1) number of your choice (from 1 to 19) in the lower, yellow portion of the
panel. You may play up to five (5) panels on a single play slip. The cost is $1.00 per play.
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Easy Pick
Mark the EASY PICK (EP) box on a Hot Lotto play slip for each play to let the computer terminal
randomly pick your numbers. You can select EASY PICK for any or all of the 5 numbers in the upper
panel and/or the 1 number in the lower panel.
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Multiple Draws
You may purchase a ticket good for up to 20 draws by marking the number of draws in the Multi-
Draw column (2 to 10, 15 or 20). The cost will depend on the number of panels and draws you play
and if you select the Sizzler option. The maximum value of a single Vermont Hot Lotto ticket
shall not exceed $100.
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Hot Lotto Matches, Prizes and Odds (based on a $1 play).
| Match |
Prize** |
Sizzler 3x |
Odds |
| 5 + Hot Ball |
Jackpot* |
Jackpot* (not affected by Sizzler) |
1:10,939,383 |
| Match 5 |
$10,000 |
30,000 |
1:607,744 |
| Match 4 + Hot Ball |
$500 |
1500 |
1:64,349 |
| Match 4 |
$50 |
150 |
1:3,575 |
| Match 3 + Hot Ball |
$50 |
150 |
1:1,950 |
| Match 3 |
$4 |
12 |
1:108 |
| Match 2 + Hot Ball |
$4 |
12 |
1:183 |
| Match 1 + Hot Ball |
$3 |
9 |
1:47 |
| Match 0 + Hot Ball |
$2 |
6 |
1:39 |
Overall odds of winning a prize are approximately 1:16
*If there are multiple winners for a
drawing, the jackpot prize will be divided equally among jackpot winners.
**Subject to published Multi-State Lottery Association Rules, the prize amounts indicated here may
be modified.
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Heat up your ticket with Hot Lotto Sizzler
For an extra $1 per play, you can multiply your Hot Lotto prize by 3 times the
original prize amount (for all prizes except the jackpot). Mark the Sizzler box on your
play slip or ask the clerk to add the Sizzler option. If selected, “Sizzler YES” will appear
on the ticket.
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Important!
Check your ticket(s) carefully. Be sure your ticket accurately reflects the numbers you want to play.
Your play slip does not constitute evidence of a ticket purchase or of numbers selected.
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Cancellation Policy
Vermont Hot Lotto tickets may not be cancelled.
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How to Find Winning Hot Lotto Numbers
Each Wednesday and Saturday evening at 10:40 PM (ET), a drawing will be held to determine that evening's winning number. You win by matching the numbers drawn with the numbers on your Vermont Hot Lotto ticket for that draw date. Winning numbers are available at Vermont Lottery agent locations (where Hot Lotto is sold) following the draw, or by calling 1-800-322-8800 (VT only) or 1-802-479-5686 and on this web site.
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How to Claim Your Prize
- Sign the back of your Hot Lotto ticket in the space provided. YOU MUST PRESENT THE TICKET TO CLAIM A PRIZE.
- If your prize is less than $500, take your winning ticket to any Vermont Lottery agent locations where Hot Lotto is sold for validation and payment.
- If your prize is $500 or more, obtain a Claim Form from a Vermont Lottery sales agent location where Hot Lotto is sold. Follow the instructions on the Claim Form to submit your claim.
- Any prize can be claimed at the Vermont Lottery. Cash prizes from $500 to $5,000 can be claimed at any Vermont Chittenden Bank. Claim Forms are available at the Vermont Lottery and at any Vermont Chittenden Bank.
- Upon winning the jackpot the player may choose, following ticket validation, either the annuity payment option or the cash payment option. Cash or annuity payment choice must be made within 60 days of claiming the prize. IMPORTANT: All prizes must be claimed within one (1) year of the winning draw date on the ticket.
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Official Hot Lotto Rules
Official Hot Lotto Rules (PDF). You must have the free Adobe PDF Viewer to view these files.
YOU MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER TO PURCHASE VERMONT LOTTERY TICKETS.
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