Take a look at some of the most frequently asked questions about Georgia Fantasy 5. Get the answers you are looking for about different parts of the game, including draw details and prize details.
Fantasy 5 drawings are held every day in Georgia at 11:34pm Eastern Time.
You have to get your tickets in by 10:45pm to be entered into that night’s draw.
To win a prize, you must match at least two of the five winning numbers. You need all five to get the jackpot.
The claim period is 180 days from the drawing date. If you don’t claim your prize in time the money will be allocated to programs that support education in the state.
The overall odds of winning a Georgia Fantasy 5 prize are 1 in 10.06. The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 850,668.
Select five numbers from 1 to 42, or play a Quik Pik if you would prefer to use a random set generated by the computer.
Prizes of more than $5,000 are subject to a 5.75% percent rate of tax at state level, as well as 24 percent federal tax.
In Georgia you have the right to remain anonymous if you win a prize of $250,000 or more. If you win a lower amount, your name and city of residence will be made public.
Yes, the jackpot starts at $125,000 and grows if nobody wins.
A new record was set in September 2020 when one player from Claxton won more than $2.3 million.
Yes. All winners receive an equal share of the jackpot if there are multiple players who match all five numbers.
