Checking the Georgia Fantasy 5 winning numbers is a nightly ritual for thousands of players across the state hoping to beat the odds and claim a growing jackpot. Understanding past drawings, prize tiers, and game mechanics gives you a clearer picture of how this nightly draw operates. Whether you're tracking specific trends or looking up recent results, examining the numbers provides practical insight into your odds.
The Georgia Lottery Fantasy 5 game draws five numbers daily from a pool of 1 to 42. For the drawing held on Monday, November 2, 2026, the winning numbers were 2, 3, 9, 11, and 20, with an estimated jackpot of $179,000. In the preceding drawing on Sunday, November 1, 2026, the numbers drawn were 1, 13, 27, 29, and 34, featuring an estimated jackpot of $150,000. These consecutive draws highlight how rapid jackpot movement occurs when rollovers happen.
How Georgia Fantasy 5 Works
Fantasy 5 is structured as a daily pari-mutuel draw game managed by the Georgia Lottery. Players select five numbers from 1 to 42, or opt for a Quick Pick where a terminal randomly selects numbers for you.
Drawings take place every single night at 11:34 p.m. Eastern Time, with ticket sales closing at 10:45 p.m. Because it runs seven days a week, jackpots accumulate quickly when tickets roll over without a top-tier winner. The starting jackpot baseline is $125,000, and it continues to grow until someone successfully matches all five numbers.
Prize Tiers and Winning Odds
Winning the jackpot requires matching all five numbers correctly, but the game includes several smaller prize categories. The overall odds of winning any prize in Fantasy 5 are approximately 1 in 10.06.
- Match 5: Jackpot winner (Odds: 1 in 850,668)
- Match 4: Second prize tier (Odds: 1 in 4,598)
- Match 3: Third prize tier (Odds: 1 in 128)
- Match 2: Free Quik Pik ticket (Odds: 1 in 11)
Unlike fixed-payout games, the top three prize tiers in Georgia Fantasy 5 are pari-mutuel. This means the total prize pool for each draw is divided based on a fixed percentage of sales allocated to that tier: 72.51% for Match 5, 8.70% for Match 4, and 18.79% for Match 3. Consequently, exact payouts fluctuate depending on ticket sales volume and the total number of winners in each category.
Analyzing Number Frequencies and Patterns
Many players enjoy studying past draws to identify hot numbers (frequently drawn) and cold numbers (infrequently drawn). While every lottery drawing is an independent statistical event—meaning past outcomes don't influence future results—tracking historical data remains a popular pastime.
Statistical trackers for the Georgia Fantasy 5 show that numbers across the entire 1 to 42 range appear with relative long-term uniformity, but short-term clustering often occurs. For instance, looking back at late October 2026 drawings reveals frequent appearances of numbers in the lower-to-middle range (such as 4, 7, 14, and 18), alongside occasional high-end anchors like 38, 39, and 42.
When analyzing patterns, consider these structural realities:
- Spread your picks: Selecting numbers exclusively from a tight cluster (e.g., 1 through 10) ignores the broader field. Winning combinations typically feature a spread across the low, middle, and high segments of the 1–42 spectrum.
- Avoid consecutive traps: While consecutive numbers do occasionally appear (such as 2 and 3 in the November 2 draw), filling a ticket with sequential chains drastically narrows your statistical coverage.
- Understand Cash Match: Players can add Cash Match for an extra dollar to win instant cash prizes if their Cash Match numbers match any of the Fantasy 5 numbers on the ticket. However, note that Cash Match isn't available when purchasing tickets online through official digital platforms.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Playing the lottery responsibly means avoiding common pitfalls that drain your budget without improving your enjoyment or odds.
- Chasing losses: Never spend money you can't afford to lose in an attempt to recoup past ticket purchases. Every ticket has identical independent mathematical odds.
- Ignoring claim deadlines: Georgia Lottery prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the draw date. If you win, sign the back of your physical ticket immediately and store it securely.
- Falling for system scams: Be wary of online services or individuals claiming they can sell you a "guaranteed winning formula" for Fantasy 5. The game relies entirely on a random number generator system audited by the state.
For official validation of winning tickets and to check past results going back years, consult the Georgia Lottery Winner Information.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cutoff time to buy Georgia Fantasy 5 tickets?
Ticket sales for the nightly draw close at 10:45 p.m. Eastern Time on the night of the drawing. Any purchases made after that time apply to the next day's drawing.
How are Fantasy 5 prizes taxed?
All Georgia Lottery winnings are subject to state and federal income taxes. The Georgia Lottery automatically withholds state tax (6%) on prizes over $5,000 and federal tax (24%) on prizes over $5,000 for U.S. citizens.
Can I play Georgia Fantasy 5 online?
Yes. Registered adults physically located within Georgia can purchase Fantasy 5 tickets online via the official Georgia Lottery website or mobile application.
What happens if nobody wins the Fantasy 5 jackpot?
If no ticket matches all five numbers drawn, the top-tier prize pool rolls over and adds to the estimated jackpot for the next night's drawing, causing the prize to climb rapidly.
