Most West Virginia Lottery players know the basics. Pick your numbers, buy your ticket, check the draw. But the West Virginia Lottery’s iPLAY platform has added a set of features that go well beyond that, meaning you can play online and in-store, with added features when you sign up with PlayON.
Whether you play in-store every week or you’ve recently started exploring iPLAY games in WV, here’s a closer look at what the platform actually offers.
Jackpot Threshold Auto Renewal: set it and let it run
Jackpot Threshold Auto Renewal is one of the newer additions to iPLAY, and it’s built for players who only want in when the prize hits a certain size. You set a jackpot threshold, and iPLAY automatically purchases a ticket for you once the jackpot for your chosen game reaches that amount. No checking back every day. No missing a big draw because life got busy.
It’s available on POWERBALL©, MEGA MILLIONS®, and LOTTO AMERICA©. Pair it with auto-renewal and you’ve got a genuinely low-effort way to stay in the game on your terms.
Auto-renewal: never miss a draw
Auto-renewal does exactly what it sounds like. Set it up once for your preferred draw game, and your entry is placed automatically for each draw. It’s available across several draw based games on iPLAY, including POWERBALL©, MEGA MILLIONS®, LOTTO AMERICA©, Millionaire for Life™ and Cash25.
It’s a straightforward feature, but a lot of regular players still haven’t activated it.
Player-controlled deposit limits
iPLAY now includes player-controlled deposit limits, built directly into the account settings. You decide how much you want to deposit over a set period, and the platform holds to that figure. It’s a practical tool for anyone who wants to keep their play within a set budget without having to track it manually.
PlayON: points on every eligible play
PlayON is the West Virginia Lottery’s free loyalty program, and you’re automatically enrolled when you create an iPLAY account. Points are earned on eligible draw game and iNSTANTS purchases through iPLAY, and also when you scan physical scratch-off and draw game tickets in-store.
Those points can be used to enter rewards drawings. Also,PlayON offers Second-Chance drawings where eligible tickets get another shot at prizes. The platform also distributes exclusive promotional codes and bonus credit offers through account notifications and emails, so it’s worth keeping notifications turned on.
Millionaire for Life: a new draw game worth knowing about
The West Virginia Lottery added Millionaire for Life™ to its lineup in February 2026. It’s a national draw game running seven days a week, with two top-tier prizes and seven additional set cash prize levels. It’s available through iPLAY and at licensed WVL retailers. Daily draws mean more opportunities to check results on the app.
PayPal is now accepted
For players who prefer not to use a credit/debit card, or input your ACH information, iPLAY now accepts PayPal as an additional payment method. It’s a small but useful update for anyone who manages most of their spending through that platform.
The West Virginia Lottery’s iPLAY features are there to be used, so check your account settings and see what you’ve got available to avoid missing out.
Remember to play smart and play responsibly.
Published by HOLR Magazine.