For lottery enthusiasts across the United States, January 18, 2026, brought a fresh wave of excitement as multiple states unveiled their latest winning numbers and prize details. From Arizona to New York, hopefuls checked their tickets, each dreaming of a life-changing windfall. Whether it was the daily draw games, multi-state jackpots, or the ever-popular Cash4Life, the day’s results offered a snapshot of the American lottery landscape—and a reminder of the many ways to play and win.
According to The Arizona Republic, the Arizona Lottery’s Pick 3 game produced the winning numbers 4-9-1 on January 18. Fantasy 5 hopefuls looked for 03-07-09-26-39, while Triple Twist players checked for 08-19-20-21-29-34. For those eyeing the Powerball, the next drawing was scheduled for 7:59 p.m. Arizona time, with tickets priced at $2 per play. The Power Play option, which costs an extra dollar, can multiply non-jackpot winnings up to tenfold when the jackpot is $150 million or less—a tempting prospect for anyone who narrowly misses the grand prize.
Claiming a win in Arizona is straightforward, at least for smaller prizes. Retailers can redeem amounts up to $100 and, in some cases, up to $599. Larger prizes require winners to submit their tickets by mail or in person at designated Arizona Lottery offices. Locations in Phoenix, Tucson, Sky Harbor Airport, and Kingman each have specific prize limits and hours, ensuring access for winners throughout the state. Tickets can be purchased at gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, and some airport terminals. For those who prefer digital convenience, the Jackpocket app offers online ticket ordering in Arizona and several other states, allowing players to select games, pick numbers, and even collect winnings from their phones or computers.
Meanwhile, in Mississippi, the state’s lottery drew a new set of winners. As reported by a Mississippi editor, the Match 5 numbers for the day were 06-23-26-27-33. Cash 3 players saw midday numbers 4-4-0 with Fireball 3, and evening numbers 8-9-0 with Fireball 5. Cash 4’s midday numbers were 4-2-0-0 with Fireball 3, and evening numbers 6-4-5-9 with Fireball 5. The Cash Pop game added a dash of randomness, with midday’s number being 15 and the evening’s 08.
Claiming Mississippi prizes is a tiered process. Winnings up to $599 can be redeemed at authorized retailers, while prizes between $600 and $99,999 may be claimed at the Mississippi Lottery Headquarters in Flowood or by mail. Any prize of $100,000 or more requires an in-person visit to headquarters, where winners must provide identification and, for large sums, can arrange electronic funds transfers. All prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing date, a policy designed to ensure timely payouts and prevent forgotten fortunes from languishing unclaimed.
Florida’s lottery scene was equally vibrant on January 18. According to a Florida digital producer, the Cash4Life numbers drawn were 21-26-29-42-55 with Cash Ball 01. Fantasy 5 offered two opportunities: midday numbers 16-26-27-34-36 and evening numbers 07-08-17-24-35. Cash Pop, Pick 2, Pick 3, Pick 4, and Pick 5 all held multiple daily drawings, with a bevy of numbers for hopefuls to match. For instance, Pick 3’s midday numbers were 9-1-1 with Fireball 2, and evening numbers 4-6-2 with Fireball 6.
Florida’s claim process is also stratified. Prizes of $599 or less can be redeemed at any authorized retailer or district office. Wins between $600 and $1 million (for games without annual payment options) must be claimed in person at a district office, while prizes over $1 million and all annual payment prizes require a visit to the Florida Lottery headquarters. For prizes up to $250,000, winners can opt for mail-in claims. However, there’s a catch: Florida law requires public disclosure of winners’ full names, city of residence, game won, date won, amount, and the retailer’s location. For some, that transparency is a badge of honor; for others, it’s a potential privacy concern, but it’s all part of the Sunshine State’s approach to lottery accountability.
Indiana’s Hoosier Lottery, as detailed by an Indiana editor, saw the Cash 5 numbers come up 23-28-32-33-43. Daily 3’s midday draw yielded 8-6-4 with Superball 4, and the evening draw was 5-7-3 with Superball 5. Daily 4, Quick Draw, Cash4Life, and Cash Pop all produced their own sets of winning numbers, giving players across the state plenty of chances to win. Prizes up to $599 can be claimed at authorized retailers, while amounts between $600 and $49,999 may be claimed at regional offices or by mail. For prizes of $50,000 or more, a trip to the Hoosier Lottery headquarters in Indianapolis is required, with all claims needing to be submitted within 180 days of the drawing date.
New York’s lottery scene is among the busiest in the country, and January 18 was no exception. According to a NY Audience Editor, the Win 4 midday numbers were 1-5-0-1, and the evening numbers 9-1-9-5. Take 5’s midday numbers were 15-17-20-28-30, with evening numbers 01-09-12-25-30. The Numbers game produced 6-8-2 at midday and 0-9-4 in the evening. Cash4Life, a multi-state game available in ten states, drew 21-26-29-42-55 with Cash Ball 01. The Pick 10 game added to the mix with a long string of winning numbers.
Cash4Life is especially notable for its unique prize structure: the top prize is $1,000 a day for life, or a one-time lump sum of $7 million. Second-tier winners receive $1,000 a week for life. Tickets cost $2, and in New York, sales close at 8:45 p.m. daily. Drawings are held at 9 p.m. EST, and the odds of winning any prize are 1 in 7.76. For those who want to play but can’t make it to a retailer, Jackpocket offers digital ticket purchasing in New York and several other states, making lottery play more accessible than ever before.
It’s clear that January 18, 2026, was a day of anticipation and excitement for lottery players nationwide. With a multitude of games, varied prize structures, and both traditional and digital ways to play and claim, the American lottery landscape continues to evolve—offering not just the dream of instant riches, but also a glimpse into the rituals and hopes that unite players from coast to coast.