How to Play VinciCasa
VinciCasa is a lottery that is part of the Win for Life game offerings. It debuted on Wednesday, July 9, 2014, and the main difference compared to most other lotteries is that the top prize is not paid entirely in cash. Instead, it gives winners the chance to purchase their dream home.
Originally, the draws were held weekly on Wednesday evenings, but since July 17, 2017, they have become daily, taking place every evening at 8:00 PM, and the cost of a single ticket was reduced from €5 to €2.
How to Play and What You Can Win
To play VinciCasa, you must choose 5 numbers from 1 to 40. If you match all five numbers, you win the first prize, valued at €500,000, divided as follows:
- 60% of the total (€300,000) must be invested in purchasing one or more properties in Italy.
- The remaining 40% (€200,000) is paid in cash with no restrictions on how it can be spent.
Winners have two years to select the property or properties they wish to buy.
If the prize fund for a particular draw is less than €500,000, it can be supplemented from a reserve fund dedicated to first-prize winnings (while funds last). If the first-prize share falls below €100,000, it is exceptionally paid entirely in cash, without any restrictions.
In addition to the top prize, there are secondary prizes for matching 4, 3, or 2 numbers. For more details, visit the Frequently Asked Questions page.
Where to play VinciCasa
It is possible to play VinciCasa in two main ways: by purchasing a ticket physically at one of the various authorized retailers across Italy, or online:
- Playing at a retailer allows you to choose among various types of tickets: there are single-panel tickets for one combination, or multi-panel tickets to play multiple combinations in the same draw. For those who want to leave the selection entirely to chance, you can purchase pre-filled tickets or opt for the classic Quick Pick. You can also dictate your numbers to the retail clerk if you prefer.
Simply request the desired ticket from the retailer, fill it out if necessary, and have it validated by the retailer, who will issue a receipt on which you can check that your numbers and the chosen draw date have been correctly recorded. - To participate online, it is necessary to register on an authorized online gaming site and open a gaming account. Then, deposit the funds needed to purchase your plays (sometimes a welcome bonus is also offered), select your numbers, and confirm your play.
Participating online offers several advantages, including the ability to play anywhere and at any time via smartphone, tablet, or computer, without depending on retailer opening hours. Additionally, there is no risk of losing or invalidating your ticket by damaging it, since your plays are safely recorded in your online account.