$1 $2 & $5 Fast play games are the kind of games that you can play and win instantly. Available in most US states, including Florida and Arizona, their lotteries have more than 13,000 retailers. The games are usually generated at the time of purchase. As a player, you simply need to buy a ticket, match the numbers and see whether you’ve won or not.
The good thing about it is that you’ll find everything that you need to play on each Ticket. For instance, right on the Fast Play ticket, you’ll find the prizes, odds, and instructions. In these games, there are no drawings to wait for or slips to fill out.
To play $1 $2 & $5 fast play games, you need to ask the retailer for a Fast Play Ticket for the game that you wish to play or just give a Fast Play barcode or tear away sheet to the retailer and the ticket will be printed automatically. However, unlike other games, you cannot print Fast Play tickets from the lottery vending machines.
Once you’ve bought the ticket, you need to read the instructions printed on it to confirm whether you are a winner or not. If you are a winner, you can always claim the prize immediately.
If your prize is less than $600, you can redeem the same from the lottery retailer. However, for prizes more than $600, you are required to go the nearest Lottery District Office and claim them. After the end of the game date, all the prizes must be claimed before 90 days are over.
Current games on sale
- $1 top prize $500
To win this prize you are required to match any of your coins to any of the money bags. If you match is accurate, you can win even up to 9 times. Here is an example of the odds for winning.
To purchase this Fast Play game you need to print Fast Code and present it to your retailer. By doing this you will get a chance to win fast.
- $2 top prize $10,000
For you to win the prize shown in the prize legend you should get three 9s in a horizontal, vertical or diagonal line in 2 or more than 2 games. With just a ticket price of $2 dollars, you can win even up to $10,000. Here are the odds for winning.
You just need to print Fast code and present it to your retailer.
- $5 top prize $50,000
Also known as a cash doubler, here, you need to match any of your numbers to the winning numbers for you to win the prize that corresponds to that number. If you match all the numbers shown below to your numbers, any prizes that you won will be doubled. Here are the odds of winning.
It’s very important to note that prizes for these games may vary. Some prices may include merchandise, cash prizes, or even free tickets. Since each fast play ticket varies, your ticket will always explain how the game is supposed to be played. You can also call lottery customer service or ask the retailer for any assistance.
Plus, prizes do expire hence you must always claim your prize within 90 days after the date they were printed or on the first working day after the 90 days in case the lottery is not working during the non-business days.
What to do with your non-winning ticket
Before getting rid of any non-winning ticket, it’s important to recheck it to ensure that you haven’t overlooked any winner. If the tickets are still non-winners, it’s important to check the Lottery’s website to confirm whether they can be used for other promotions or to enter a second chance of drawing.
The odds of winning the game also vary depending on the game and the prize level. For you to find the odds for a particular game, you can check online or visit any lottery retail. Overall, you’ll find most games odds are printed at the back of the ticket.
Since anyone can redeem unsigned tickets, it’s advisable to sign your ticket and claim your prize as fast as possible just in case your ticket is stolen or lost. Remember, no lottery is responsible for any lost ticket. It’s, therefore, up to you to take care of your ticket.
How you can claim your prize?
The first step towards claiming your prize is to sign your ticket. As soon as you buy your ticket, you should sign at the back of it. This will not only help shield one from claiming it but will also ensure that it remains safe. Once you sign at the back someone who wants to steal it must either alter your initial signature or white it out.
All draw game wins must be taken from the lottery retailer. Or the lottery headquarters within 180 days after winning the draw. All fast play and scratch off prizes should be taken at the lotteries retailer. For faster payment, you need to fill in the details of the ticket and present it to the retailer for verification. Remember, the only receipt for taking the prize is the ticket that’s been issued.
If you have any questions concerning the claiming of prizes you may speak with an official at the District Offices, call the information line, visit the website and navigate to the FAQ or contact their customer care office. You also need to contact the Lottery office in your area to know hours of working and the required documents to process your claim.
Apart from prizes that are $600 and below that can be redeemed at any retailer store and prizes that are between $600 and $250000 which can be redeemed at the lottery district office, mega-million prizes of up to $1 million should be redeemed at the lottery headquarters. For prizes that require annual payment options, you need to arrive at the lottery headquarters to allow enough time for them to be processed.
Required documentation for claiming your prize
For you to claim $600 or more prize you must
1) Fill in lottery claim form that you can obtain from any retailer or district office.
2) Present one filled form for identification that was given within the past 5 years or that’s current and bears any other identifying number. The common identification documents include
• A driver’s license or an ID issued by an authorized public agency.
• A passport given by the US State department.
• A passport given by a foreign government for prizes that don’t need a notarized affidavit or for non-annual payment options.
• A passport given by the foreign government and authorized by the Bureau of Citizenship for annual payment or for wins that need an affidavit.
• An identification given by the armed forces.
• An ID issued by the immigration services or the Bureau of Citizenship.
Anytime you are filling the form to claim the prize you are required to provide all the documentation needed. For Tickets that have been verified by the retailer, all the documentation needed should be sent to the Lottery office before or on the 90th day. If the lottery does not receive all the documentation as applicable, the prize will not be claimed.
Conclusion
Overall, Fast Play Games are Lottery games that offer players a chance to win the prize without waiting for a drawing or scratching the ticket. As compared to other games, players cannot print Fast Play games tickets in advance. This means all the tickets must be generated at the time of purchase. Retailers are also required to hand over the tickets directly to the player.
To ensure that the tickets have not been tampered with, players should examine them at the point of purchase. It’s also very important to sign your ticket at the point of purchase to protect it in case it’s lost or stolen. Plus, you need to know when to claim your prize and the type of identifications that you need.
