Florida Lotto is the biggest draw game in the state, with jackpots starting at $1 million and often rising to over $20 million. Non-jackpot prizes can be multiplied by up to 10 times, and you can add Double Play and EZmatch for even more ways to win serious cash. Tickets cost just $2 per play for the basic game, with two chances to win every week - draws take place on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 11:15 PM EST. Pick up your tickets before sales close at 10:40 pm on draw nights.
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How to Play
All you need to do to play Lotto is pick six numbers from 1 to 53. For an even faster play, select Quick Pick and the lottery computer will randomly choose your numbers.
Love your numbers? Advance Play is the easiest way to play the same lucky digits for multiple draws.
All tickets also include a multiplier number that boosts any prizes below the jackpot by two, three, four, five, or even 10 times.
Lotto has two awesome options you can add to your ticket. It only costs $1 per play, per add-on:
- Double Play has an extra draw where you could win up to $250,000 in cash using the same numbers you chose for Lotto. The Double Play draw is held just after the main Lotto draw. Visit the Double Play page to learn more.
- EZmatch offers on-the-spot wins of up to $500 in cash prizes. If you add this option, a separate ticket will print with your EZmatch numbers.
After the draw, check your ticket to see if you've won a prize! Win the jackpot by matching all six numbers drawn. Winners can choose to receive the advertised jackpot amount as 30 yearly annuity payments, or take a smaller lump sum cash option. To receive the cash option, the winner is required to redeem their prize within 60 days of the draw - otherwise, the claim period is 180 days. All prizes below the jackpot are fixed amounts.
Prizes and Odds of Winning
Here's a breakdown of how many numbers you need to match to win a Florida Lotto prize and the odds for each prize tier. The extra multiplier number on each ticket will increase non-jackpot wins by 2, 3, 4, 5 or 10 times their base prize value.
Florida Lotto Prizes| Numbers Matched | Odds of Winning | Base Prize | 2X | 3X | 4X | 5X | 10X |
|---|
| Match 6 | 1 in 22,957,480 | Jackpot | - | - | - | - | - |
| Match 5 | 1 in 81,409.50 | $3,000 | $6,000 | $9,000 | $12,000 | $15,000 | $30,000 |
| Match 4 | 1 in 1,415.82 | $50 | $100 | $150 | $200 | $250 | $500 |
| Match 3 | 1 in 70.79 | $5 | $10 | $15 | $20 | $25 | $50 |
| Match 2 | 1 in 8.58 | Free Ticket | Free Ticket | Free Ticket | Free Ticket | Free Ticket | Free Ticket |
Overall odds of winning any Florida Lotto prize are 1 in 7.61.
There is no Base Prize for matching 3, 4, or 5 numbers; amounts are shown as reference for the multiplied prize value.
Free ticket is a Quick Pick Lotto ticket for the next available draw. |
Double Play Prizes and Odds
Add the Double Play option to your Lotto ticket for $1 more. Double Play offers a second draw where you can win up to $250,000 in cash prizes using your main Lotto numbers. The Double Play draw is held just after the main Lotto draw.
Match all six numbers in the Double Play draw to win the $250,000 grand prize. If you match three, four, or five numbers, you win a cash prize that is automatically increased by the multiplier number shown on the ticket. Match two numbers and win a free Lotto with Double Play Quick Pick ticket for the next draw.
Double Play Prizes and Odds| Numbers Matched | Odds of Winning | Base Prize | 2X | 3X | 4X | 5X | 10X |
|---|
| Match 6 | 1 in 22,957,480 | $250,000 | $250,000 | $250,000 | $250,000 | $250,000 | $250,000 |
| Match 5 | 1 in 81,409.50 | $3,500 | $7,000 | $10,500 | $14,000 | $17,500 | $35,000 |
| Match 4 | 1 in 1,415.82 | $60 | $120 | $180 | $240 | $300 | $600 |
| Match 3 | 1 in 70.79 | $7 | $14 | $21 | $28 | $35 | $70 |
| Match 2 | 1 in 8.58 | Free Ticket | Free Ticket | Free Ticket | Free Ticket | Free Ticket | Free Ticket |
Overall odds are 1 in 7.61. All prizes are fixed values.
There is no Base Prize for matching 3, 4, or 5; amounts are shown as reference for the multiplied prize value.
Free ticket is a Quick Pick Lotto with Double Play ticket for the next available draw. |
EZmatch Prizes and Odds
When you add the EZmatch option to your Lotto play for an extra $1, six EZmatch numbers and cash prize amounts will be shown below the Lotto numbers on your ticket. To win the cash value shown instantly, match any EZmatch number to any Lotto number on your ticket. Each ticket has up to six chances to win.
EZmatch Prizes and Odds| Prize | Odds of Winning |
|---|
| $500 | 1 in 84,000 |
| $250 | 1 in 84,000 |
| $100 | 1 in 11,052.63 |
| $50 | 1 in 3,387.10 |
| $20 | 1 in 1,4000 |
| $15 | 1 in 893.62 |
| $10 | 1 in 100 |
| $5 | 1 in 300 |
| $4 | 1 in 60 |
| $3 | 1 in 13.64 |
| $2 | 1 in 9.38 |
| Overall odds: 1 in 4.71. |
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FAQs
Many people choose numbers that hold personal significance, such as birthdays or special dates. In the case of this $25K-a-year-for-life winner in North Carolina, it was a mash-up of a few personal digits: her birthday, her son's birthday and his football jersey number.
What is the best scratch off in Florida? ›
At the top tier, is the $20 GOLD RUSH LEGACY. It has four top prizes of $10 million and 20 prizes of $1 million.
How much do you win for 3 numbers on FLORIDA LOTTO? ›
FLORIDA LOTTO
| Matching Numbers | Odds | Base Prize |
|---|
| 4-of-64 | 1∶1,415.82 | $50 |
| 3-of-63 | 1∶70.79 | $5 |
| 2-of-62 | 1∶8.58 | Free Ticket |
| Overall Odds | 1∶7.61 | |
2 more rowsIf the player matches just two winning numbers, he/she wins a free FLORIDA LOTTO ticket for the next available draw. Players may choose to receive their portion of the FLORIDA LOTTO jackpots in a one-time Cash Option payment or in 30 annual payments.
What are the 6 most common winning lottery numbers? ›
The most frequently drawn winning numbers from the main barrel are 17, 7, 11, 2, 3 and 9, while the least frequently drawn are 33, 15, 34, 31, 26 and 1. The most frequently drawn Powerball numbers are 19 and 2, while the least frequently drawn Powerball numbers are 14 and 16.
What is the best lottery number picking strategy? ›
With odds that slim, Glickman said it's best to focus on picking numbers that are completely random. That will help ensure you're not making the same picks as someone else — and that you won't have to split the prize money with anyone, should you win.
Who sells the most winning scratch offs in Florida? ›
Publix continues to sell most winning Florida Lottery tickets. Let's look at April winners How do you beat the odds playing Florida Lottery?
What type of scratch ticket wins the most? ›
The most amount of wins came from the $1 scratch-off tickets, but that is because $1 tickets were the most common type of lottery ticket by a wide margin. The $5 tickets proved to have the highest winning percentage, which was 36.36 percent.
Which scratch card is most likely to win? ›
Top 5 Scratch Cards with the Highest Return to Player
- Witch Pickings Scratch (95.7%) Developed by NextGen, Witch Pickings Scratch is a simple, yet mesmerizing scratch card that's based upon their popular slot of the same name. ...
- Merlin's Millions (95.17%) ...
- Medusa Scratch (95.17%) ...
- Ghost Pepper Scratch (94.48%)
What are the odds of winning FLORIDA LOTTO with Double Play? For FLORIDA LOTTO with Double Play players, the odds of matching two of six winning numbers are 1 in 8.58 and the overall game odds are 1 in 7.61.
**Mega Millions and Powerball prizes of $600 - $1M can be claimed at any Florida Lottery District Office.
How to win pick 5 in Florida Lottery? ›
Mark your panels
- Straight: Match numbers in EXACT ORDER to win.
- Box: Match numbers in ANY COMBINATION to win.
- Straight/Box: Bet on both!
Yep, if you want the best odds of any Florida Lottery ticket, reach for the $20 GRL. The overall odds of winning something on this ticket is 1:2.65. This game has been out quite awhile, since September 20th of 2021, so I'm sure you've seen it before.
How long after winning the lottery do you get the money in Florida? ›
If the prize is less than $250,000, the player may receive the prize payment, less taxes when applicable, the same business day. If the prize amount is over $250,000, the prize payout, less taxes, will be ACH transferred to the winner's bank account within two business days in most instances.
How much tax will I pay if I win the lottery in Florida? ›
Eight states, including California, Florida, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington and Wyoming, do not levy income taxes on lottery winnings.
Is there any trick to picking lottery numbers? ›
In particular, pick random numbers. If you pick your favorite number or the day of your birthday like the 7th, which is the day of the next drawing, many people can be doing the same and that puts a lot of numbers between 1 and 31. Picking your own numbers doesn't change the odds of winning.
Is there a way to predict winning lottery numbers? ›
No, there is no reliable way to predict the next winning numbers in a lottery draw. Lotteries are designed to be games of random chance where each number combination has an equal probability of being drawn.
What lottery numbers get picked the most? ›
Most common main numbers
- 10: Drawn 63 times.
- 3: Drawn 62 times.
- 17: Drawn 60 times.
- 46: Drawn 59 times.
- 14: Drawn 59 times.
- 31: Drawn 58 times.
- 64: Drawn 58 times.
- 8: Drawn 57 times.
There is no mathematical formula or method that can accurately predict the winning numbers in a lottery. Lotteries are typically designed to be random and based on chance, making it impossible to predict the outcome with certainty. Each number in a lottery draw is usually drawn independently and randomly.
