If you checked your tickets following the latest drawing, you need the official Georgia Lottery results right away. The Georgia Fantasy 5 winning numbers for the most recent Sunday evening drawing were 1, 13, 27, 29, and 34, with an estimated jackpot sitting at $150,000. Because no single ticket matched all five numbers to claim the grand prize outright, the rolling estimated jackpot climbs to $179,000 for the upcoming drawing.
Finding accurate numbers quickly prevents missed claims, especially given the strict expiration windows applied to winning tickets. Whether you play daily via quick picks or stick to a specific set of personal numbers, understanding how the prize tiers, odds, and payout structures work ensures you never throw away a winner.
Understanding the Georgia Fantasy 5 Game Structure
Fantasy 5 operates on a simple 5/42 matrix. Players choose five numbers from a pool ranging from 1 to 42. Drawings take place every single night at approximately 11:34 PM Eastern Time. The starting jackpot baseline is $125,000, and it rolls over and grows daily until a player matches all five drawn numbers.
Unlike flat-rate jackpot games, the top three prize tiers in Fantasy 5 are pari-mutuel. This means the actual payout amounts depend entirely on total ticket sales for that specific draw and the number of winners across each tier. The prize pool division breaks down into specific percentages:
- Match 5 numbers: 72.51% of the prize pool
- Match 4 numbers: 8.70% of the prize pool
- Match 3 numbers: 18.79% of the prize pool
Matching just two numbers doesn't yield a cash payout, but it does reward you with a Free Quik Pik ticket for the next drawing. Overall odds of securing any prize in the game sit at approximately 1 in 10.06, making it one of the more frequently paying state lottery offerings.
Prize Tiers and Winning Odds
Before assuming a ticket is worthless after missing the jackpot, check every tier. The odds shift drastically depending on how many numbers align with the official drawing:
- Match 5 (Jackpot): Odds are 1 in 850,668. The payout varies based on rollovers and ticket sales.
- Match 4 (Second Prize): Odds are 1 in 4,598. This tier typically awards hundreds of dollars depending on the pool size.
- Match 3 (Third Prize): Odds are 1 in 128. This tier generally yields modest cash returns.
- Match 2 (Free Ticket): Odds are 1 in 11. Players receive a voucher for a quick pick entry on a future draw.
When multiple players hit the jackpot during the same night, the top prize pool splits equally among all winning tickets.
How to Check Your Tickets and Claim Prizes
If you hold a physical ticket from a local retailer, you have a few ways to verify if it's a winner without manually scanning every line.
- Download the official Georgia Lottery mobile application on iOS or Android to scan the barcode directly with your phone camera.
- Visit any authorized Georgia Lottery retail location, such as a convenience store or grocery store, and ask the clerk to run the ticket through the terminal checker.
- Check the official Lottery Post Georgia Results archive to cross-reference historical winning numbers.
Winners of prizes below $600 can claim their money immediately at any authorized retail location. Prizes exceeding $600 require completing a winner claim form, which you can submit by mail or process in person at the Georgia Lottery headquarters or district offices. Remember that state and federal taxes apply to larger lottery winnings, and all tickets expire 180 days after the official draw date.
Common Mistakes Players Make
New and experienced lottery players alike often make avoidable errors that complicate claiming prizes or managing bankrolls.
- Failing to sign the back: Unsigned paper tickets are legally considered bearer instruments. If you lose an unsigned winning ticket, anyone else can sign it and claim the cash. Sign your name immediately upon purchase.
- Ignoring lower-tier wins: Many people only look at the first number or check for the jackpot. Always scan your ticket through an app or terminal to catch free tickets or tier-three cash payouts you might otherwise overlook.
- Overlooking expiration dates: Waiting too long to check older tickets results in forfeited winnings once the 180-day window closes. Check your slips weekly.
- Misunderstanding pari-mutuel shifts: Expecting a fixed $150,000 payout when matching 5 numbers during a heavy rollover night can lead to mismatched expectations. High ticket sales mean larger prize pools, but split jackpots distribute funds across all winners.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is the Georgia Fantasy 5 drawing held?
Drawings take place every night at 11:34 PM Eastern Time. Ticket sales for the current night's draw typically close shortly before the drawing begins.
Can I play Georgia Fantasy 5 online?
Yes, registered players located within Georgia boundaries can purchase tickets online through the official Georgia Lottery website or mobile app, provided they meet age and verification requirements.
What is the Cash Match feature?
Cash Match is an optional add-on available when buying paper tickets at retail stores. It prints a separate set of numbers on your ticket; if any Cash Match number matches your Fantasy 5 numbers, you instantly win the printed cash amount.
What happens if nobody wins the jackpot?
When no ticket matches all five numbers, the cash allocated for the top prize rolls over into the next drawing, causing the estimated jackpot to grow until someone hits the combination.
