Georgia Fantasy 5
Next estimated jackpot:
$125,000
What is Fantasy 5 and how can you enter the Georgia lottery? Here you can find all the information you need about the Georgia Fantasy 5 exclusive lottery jackpot game.
Draws are held every night at 11:34 PM ET.
Georgia Fantasy 5 Overview
- Fantasy 5 is a daily lottery that is exclusively available in Georgia and costs just $1 to play.
- To play, choose five numbers from a possible 42. You can win in any of the four prize tiers, by matching two, three, four or five numbers.
- A free ticket to the next draw is on offer if you match two numbers, with cash prizes for matching three or more. The jackpot is worth a minimum of $125,000, which can roll over to the next draw should no player match all five numbers.
- Add the Cash Match, or 'Ca$h Match' instant win option to your play for an extra $1 and you could win up to $500 on the spot by matching your Fantasy 5 numbers with the Cash Match numbers printed on your ticket.
Fantasy 5 & Illinois Lotto Comparison
Draw Days
Starting Jackpot
Record Jackpot
Ticket Price
Next Jackpot
Georgia Fantasy 5
Every day
$125,000
$2.3 Million
$1
$125,000
Illinois Lotto
3x Weekly
$2 Million
$69.9 Million
$2
$8.45 Million
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Statistics
Check out the latest Georgia Fantasy 5 statistics, updated in real-time after each drawing.
Number Generator
Generate your own Quick Pick numbers for a future draw, as many times as you like.
Georgia Fantasy 5 Odds Table
Players must pick 5 balls from a pool of 42. Cash prizes for matching 3, 4 or 5 numbers are pari-mutuel - the prize is shared equally by all winners on that level.
| Numbers Matched | Prize | Odds (Rounded) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Main Numbers | Jackpot | 1 in 850,668 |
| 4 Main Numbers | Pari-mutuel (estimated $150) | 1 in 4,598 |
| 3 Main Numbers | Pari-mutuel (estimated $10) | 1 in 128 |
| 2 Main Numbers | Free Ticket | 1 in 11 |
| Approx. Overall Odds: 1 in 10 | ||
Cash Match
Add Cash Match for $1 more per play and you could win up to $500 instantly. A set of Ca$h Match numbers will be printed on your ticket, accompanied by a prize value. If any of these numbers match the numbers you picked, you win the associated prize. Here are the Cash Match prizes and odds of winning.
| Cash Match Prize | Odds | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $500 | 1 in 84,000 | |||
| $200 | 1 in 84,000 | |||
| $100 | 1 in 10,500 | |||
| $50 | 1 in 3,360 | |||
| $20 | 1 in 1,400 | |||
| $10 | 1 in 140 | |||
| $5 | 1 in 300 | |||
| $4 | 1 in 47 | |||
| $3 | 1 in 12 | |||
| $2 | 1 in 16 | |||
| $1 | 1 in 6 | |||
| Approx. Overall Odds: 1 in 2.96 | ||||
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Biggest GA Fantasy 5 Jackpot
Jackpot: $2.3 Million
Date: September 17, 2020
Location: Claxton
The largest Georgia Fantasy 5 jackpot was won in September 2020 and it was worth $2.3 million. The winning ticket was purchased in Claxton.
Georgia Fantasy 5 History
The Georgia Lottery was first established in November 1992 with the primary purpose of generating additional funds for education. Georgia Fantasy Five was the third variation of the lottery and its inaugural draw took place in November 1994.
The largest payout ever to a single ticket holder came on 17th September, 2020, when a player from Claxton won $2,394,862.
How to Claim a Prize
Have you won a GA Lottery prize? Congratulations! Here's how to correctly claim your win depending on the prize value.
$600 and Below
Cash your ticket at a GA Lottery retailer and receive your payout on the spot.
If you purchased your ticket on the Georgia Lottery's website or app, prizes will be automatically paid into your iHOPE account.
Claim by mail - fill out the back of your ticket and sign it, then send to:
Georgia Lottery Corporation
P.O. Box 56966,
Atlanta, GA 30343
The Lottery recommends saving a copy of your ticket, and sending the original by certified mail. Processing time is typically 4-6 weeks.
Over $600
Claim at the Georgia Lottery Headquarters or a Lottery district office by appointment only, Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Prizes up to $25,000, except those won via your Players Club Account, may be claimed at the GLC kiosks at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, which are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM.
In addition to your winning ticket, you will need to complete a Winner Claim Form and present a valid government-issued photo identification and a Social Security card or proof of SSN.
Prizes are generally paid the same day if you arrive by 4:00 PM; otherwise, they are paid the following business day. Prizes of $500,000 and up are electronically deposited into your bank account, typically within 5-10 business days.
Another option is to claim by mail. Include your signed winning ticket, a completed Winner Claim Form, and copies of valid government-issued photo identification and your Social Security Card. Send the documents to the Georgia Lottery at the address above. The Lottery recommends saving a copy of your claim form and ticket, and sending the originals by certified mail. Processing time is typically 4-6 weeks.
Georgia Fantasy 5 Quick Stats
Check out the hot numbers that have been making frequent appearances and the cold ones that haven’t shown up in a while for Georgia Fantasy 5. Our full list of stats is available via the button below.
Hot Numbers
- 33
- 27
- 8
- 7
- 29
Cold Numbers
- 40
- 42
- 41
- 39
- 36