The Georgia Lottery was formed in 1992 with the aim of raising money for education in the Peach State. Draws take place in Atlanta and exactly half of the $1 billion+ GA lottery income is paid out in prizes.
Georgia has one of the widest ranges of games available in the USA, find out the days and times of each drawing:
Georgia Lottery Draw Schedule| Game | Draw Days | Draw Times* | Ticket Sales Close At* |
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| Powerball | Monday, Wednesday & Saturday | 10:59 PM | 10:00 PM |
| Mega Millions | Tuesday & Friday | 11:00 PM | 10:45 PM |
| Cash4Life | Daily | 9:00 PM | 8:45 PM |
| Cash 3 | Daily | 12:29 PM, 6:59 PM & 11:34 PM | 12:00 PM, 6:50 PM & 10:45 PM |
| Cash 4 | Daily | 12:29 PM, 6:59 PM & 11:34 PM | 12:00 PM, 6:50 PM & 10:45 PM |
| Fantasy 5 | Daily | 11:34 PM | 10:45 PM |
| FIVE | Daily | 12:29 PM & 6:59 PM | 12:00 PM & 6:50 PM |
| Cash Pop | Daily | 8:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 8:00 PM & 11:59 PM | - |
| Jumbo Bucks | Monday & Thursday | 11:00 PM | 10:45 PM |
| *Times are shown in ET. Georgia Lottery tickets are not on sale between 1:00 AM and 5:00 AM. |
Georgia is home to a number of different lottery games that offer big cash prizes to Peach State players.
Cash 3
Cash 3 is a three-digit GA game that has three drawings per day for cash prizes; players have a variety of play types to keep things interesting.
Cash 4
Cash 4 is a four-digit game with three daily draws for the chance to win up to $5,000, with a range of play types and bets.
Fantasy 5
Fantasy 5 is a daily game featuring a jackpot that starts at $125,000 and rolls over until someone matches all five numbers to take home the big prize. You can start playing for just $1. Add Cash Match for an extra $1 and you could score up to $500 instantly.
Five
Georgia Five gives lottery fans the chance to win up to $10,000 for matching five digits - a Midday and Evening draw are held every day, and tickets cost just $1.
Cash Pop
Cash Pop has five drawings a day, seven days a week, for prizes of up to $1,250, and playing is as easy as picking a number from 1-15.
Jumbo Bucks Lotto
Jumbo Bucks Lotto has draws twice a week for a starting jackpot of $1 million, with tickets costing $1 each. The Cash Match add-on for $1 more has instant prizes of up to $500, plus multipliers to increase your win by up to 10 times.
Other GA Games
If you're not the waiting type, you can try out Keno, where you could win up to $100,000 on one of the more than 300 draws a day - add the Multiplier and Bulls-Eye options for a shot at even bigger prizes. Or try your luck with the Print n Play instant games offered by the Georgia Lottery. All you have to do is choose a game, buy it, and your ticket prints on the spot from the terminal, listing the steps to play and prizes up for grabs. Instant win prizes can rival those of regular lottery games, so they're well worth a try.
All prize amounts can be claimed by mail - see details below. Prizes of $600 or less can also be redeemed at any authorized Georgia Lottery retailer or Lottery office.
If you win any prize worth $601 or more, you'll need to fill out a claim form and supply two types of identification to the Georgia Lottery commission in order to claim your winnings. For draw games, prizes must be redeemed within 180 days of the relevant drawing, and for instant tickets, within 90 days of the game Expired Date.
Payouts worth up to $25,000 can also be claimed at Lottery Headquarters or any Lottery district office. You can also claim at special Lottery kiosks in Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. How's that for customer service?
Claim a prize by mail
Prizes of any value may be claimed by mail. For prizes of $600 and under, fill out the back of the winning ticket and send it to the address below.
For wins of $600 and above, please send the following:
- Completed original ticket
- Completed claim form claim form
- Copy of a government-issued photo ID
- Copy of social security card
Send to:
Georgia Lottery Corporation
P.O. Box 56966
Atlanta, GA 30343
Processing times are normally 2-3 weeks; however, big jackpots may require 4-5 weeks.
The Georgia Lottery was established in 1992 in order to provide vital funding for educational initiatives. Ticket sales began in June 1993 and have been going strong ever since. Today, over $15.5 billion has been allocated to the Lottery for Education Account run by the State Treasury. Georgia Lottery fans know that they're funding more than their own dreams of a big jackpot win - they're helping others in the state realize their dreams of a better future through education.
You'll need to be at least 18 years old to play Georgia Lottery games or redeem any prizes you might win.
Details of your win will be reported to the IRS for prizes worth $600 or more. If you've won a prize worth more than $5,000, you'll be responsible for federal withholding taxes of 24% and Georgia state income taxes of 5.75%.
Interested in playing Georgia Lottery games like Fantasy 5 or Jumbo Bucks? You'll need to make your ticket purchases in the state of Georgia. Frankly, what better reason do you need for a visit to the Peach State?
FAQs
Georgia state income tax of 5.49% and federal income tax of 24% are withheld from prizes of more than $5,000 at the time the prize is claimed.
How much tax is taken out of lottery winnings in Georgia? ›
Georgia state income tax of 5.49% and federal income tax of 24% are withheld from prizes of more than $5,000 at the time the prize is claimed.
How does Georgia Lottery pay out? ›
Prizes $600 or less – can be claimed at any Georgia Lottery retailer, Georgia Lottery office or by mail. For security reasons, many retailers do not keep large amounts of cash available, so they may pay you with cash, a money order, or a combination of cash and money order.
Do you have to tell if you win the lottery in Georgia? ›
You must make a written request to the Georgia Lottery Corporation asking that your name be kept anonymous. If you fail to do so when claiming your winnings, your name is allowed to be made public. However, most state lottery games have prizes under $250,000. If you win a lower amount, you have no right to anonymity.
What happens if you win on the GA lottery app? ›
Redeeming winning tickets
Prizes up to and including $600 from lottery purchases made on the Georgia Lottery's website or mobile app will be automatically paid to the player's iHOPE® account. Tickets can be validated only once.
How much goes to taxes if I win $1 million dollars? ›
Lottery earnings are subject to federal and, sometimes, state taxes, according to the USA Mega website. For example, California residents won't get their jackpot taxed, but if you live in Arizona, New York or D.C., expect some more dollars to be knocked off your prize.
Do lottery winnings affect Social Security? ›
Your Social Security benefits will not be reduced as a result of winning the lottery, regardless of whether or not you have reached your full retirement age.
Is the GA lottery lump sum or annuity? ›
The prize may be paid as an annuity of 30 payments over 29 years, or as a single lump sum cash payment. Mega Millions jackpot winners will select their payment preference at the time of their prize claim.
What bank does GA lottery use? ›
SL: The retailer submits the funds directly to us. We, in turn, deposit the funds with Bank of America.
How does the lottery send you money? ›
If you chose to pick up your first Lottery payment from a California Lottery District Office, your first Lottery prize payment will be available for pickup within six to eight weeks of your claim. Future payments can be mailed directly to your home address or to your financial institution for deposit into your account.
At first, only tell your immediate family (and maybe not all of them). Wait to spread the news of your winning only after you have a communication plan about who you want to tell and what your message will be. Whether your state allows you to claim the winnings anonymously significantly affects your communication plan.
What store in Georgia has sold the most winning lottery tickets? ›
According to WGXA-TV, two stores in Warner Robbins had dozens of wins. The Sunoco/Welcome gas station on Lakeview Road came in with 37 wins, while the P.K. Food Mart on Wellborn Road had 33 wins. You have to go back to 2013 to find the largest single payout in Georgia lottery history.
Why can't I upgrade my GA lottery account? ›
You must be a Georgia resident to upgrade your account for online play. Lottery games may be purchased online within the boundaries of the state of Georgia only.
How long does it take to get lottery winnings in Georgia? ›
Prizes of $601 to $249,999 claimed at GLC headquarters or district offices are paid the same day. Winners claiming prizes of $250,000 to $499,999 should plan to arrive at GLC headquarters or district offices by 4 p.m. for sameday payment; winners who arrive after 4 p.m. will be paid the following business day.
Has anyone won the lottery by playing online? ›
But many people have won second-tier Powerball prizes, including multi-million dollar payouts, by playing the lottery online or using a lottery app. In fact, 19 lottery fans have ordered winning Powerball tickets worth $1 million or more using Jackpocket.
Can you buy lottery tickets with a debit card in GA? ›
It's easy to play your favorite lottery games online! Just register for an iHOPE® account, transfer funds from your debit card or bank account, and buy your Cash Pop, KENO!, Fantasy 5, Mega Millions or Powerball tickets or play our interactive Diggi Games online.
How much tax does the IRS take from lottery winnings? ›
Lottery winnings, considered taxable income, are subject to both federal and state income taxes. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) imposes a federal tax rate of 24%, and California's state income tax, with rates ranging from 1% to 13.3%, adds an additional layer of taxation.
How much would you get if you won $100 million dollars? ›
So, you may ask, "How much do I get if I win the Powerball?" It is about 52 percent of the total jackpot amount (before taxes). For example, if the Powerball jackpot is at $100 million, the cash value would be around $52 million.
