Lottery Behaviour Survey

How Long Americans Think a $25M Jackpot Would Last

Most say it would take years to spend a significant share of their winnings, if they spend it at all.

Fast
Medium
Long
Most common response
5%
Under 6 months
8%
6 to 12 months
16%
1 to 3 years
20%
4 to 5 years
22%
More than 5 years
29%
Would not spend a significant portion
Average
65.3 months
Americans estimate it would take just over 5 years to spend a significant share of a $25 million jackpot.
Top State
Ohio: 100.8 months average, the longest expected timeline in the country.