Georgia (GA) Lottery Results & Winning Numbers

About the Georgia Lottery

Established in 1992, the Georgia Lottery also known as the Georgia Lottery Corporation came about as a means of raising funds for the educational system of the state of Georgia. Ever since, this lottery has gained more than $70 billion from its sales and donated more than $20 billion toward Georgia’s student’s scholarships, tuition grants, loans, etc.

GAttery Rules

In order to participate in GA Lottery games, you must adhere to the following rules:

• You need to be at least 18 years old.
• You cannot be employed by the GA Lottery or be related to or living in the same household as someone who is.
• You have to be located in the state of Georgia in order to buy the tickets.
• You must not resell the ticket/s to underage persons.
• You are not to forge, counterfeit, or steal the tickets.
• The tickets for CASH 3, CASH 4, and Georgia FIVE games can be canceled up to 15 minutes after the purchase.
• The GA Lottery does not allow cancellations for Cash Pop, Powerball, Jumbo Bucks Lotto, Mega Millions, and Fantasy 5 games.
• To be able to claim prizes over $600, you’ll have to show a valid driver’s license or a Social Security card at the retail location where you have bought the ticket.
• For the tickets purchased online (via the website or mobile app), an ID confirming your Social Security number and current address must be presented.

Georgia Lottery Tickets

Georgia Lottery tickets can be bought at any open and authorized retail location in the state of Georgia. However, you must be aware of the game’s drawing time. After the draw, there’s a window of 180 days during which you can claim the prize/s from your winning tickets from Georgia lottery claim centers. On the other hand, you will have up to 90 days to claim your prize from an instant ticket.

Can I Buy GA Tickets Online?

Yes, you can buy the tickets for KENO!, Mega Millions, Fantasy 5, Powerball, and Cash Pop on the official website of the GA Lottery or via its free mobile application. However, while doing so, you will have to be located in the state of Georgia for the purchase to be valid.

What’s more, by registering, you’ll join the Georgia Lottery Players Club and be able to enter second-chance drawings, collect coupons for lottery games, and get exclusive offers, updates, winning numbers, and jackpot alerts at your email address. Additionally, prizes up to $600 will be paid to your account automatically.

Georgia Lottery Games and Drawing Schedule

KENO!

One of the games that the Georgia Lottery includes is the ever-so-popular KENO! You can wager on up to 10 numbers, and the amount you’d like to play per each draw can range from $1 to $10. There are over 300 drawings every day, held every 3.5 minutes. Each of them can bring you luck in the form of up to $100,000. Also, playing with Multiplayer or Bulls-Eye can help you improve your winning prospects.

Fantasy 5

Fantasy 5 is an exclusive jackpot game at the Georgia Lottery, with jackpots starting at an amazing $125,000! With a simple 5/42 matrix, the game requires you to match 2, 3, 4, or 5 numbers in order to win. Moreover, the Ca$h Match mode gives you more than one way to get to the prize. Drawings take place every day at 11:34 p.m. EST, so don’t miss them!

PowerBall

The Georgia Lottery’s Powerball is a jackpot game where you need to pick five numbers from 1 to 69 and a Powerball number from 1 to 26. Each drawing is worth $2 multiplied by the number of times you’d like your ticket to be played. In addition, with Power Play, you can increase your non-jackpot prizes. Drawings are held on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 11:00 p.m. EST.

Mega Millions

Similar to the previously mentioned PowerBall, Mega Millions is a jackpot game that provides its players with an opportunity to win a mega jackpot whose worth rises until it’s been won. In Mega Millions, players choose five numbers from 1 to 70 and a Mega Ball number from 1 to 25, with each play costing $2. Numbers are drawn every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. EST.

Cash Pop

This GA Lottery game is played simply by picking one or more numbers from 1 to 15 and the dollar amount you’d like to play per each of those. This means that the amount of your prize depends on your investment. Drawings are held every day of the week, at 8 a.m., 1 p.m., 5 p.m., 8 p.m., and 11:59 p.m. EST.

Cash 3

Cash 3 is a game where a three-digit number is selected. You pick any from 000 to 999, then choose the way in which your numbers will match the draw. You might guess they’ll turn up in the exact order, with the front or the back pair matching, or some other way. Furthermore, you can play the same number/s in future drawings, thanks to the Advance Play or Multi-Draw options. The numbers are drawn seven days a week, at 12:29 p.m., 6:59 p.m., and 11:34 p.m. EST.

Cash 4

If you like Georgia lottery Cash 3, you’ll like this one as well. The only difference Georgia Lottery Cash 4 brings to the table is that you’ll be able to pick four instead of three digits (from 0000 to 9999). There are also three drawings a day, seven days a week. Each of them offers you a new chance to win up to $5,000. Cash 4 drawings are held at 12:29 p.m., 6:59 p.m., and 11:34 p.m.

Cash4Life

The Georgia Lottery’s Cash4Life gives its players an amazing opportunity to receive $1,000 a day for the rest of their lives. To play, you’ll just have to pick five numbers from 1 to 60, as well as a Cash Ball number from 1 to 4. Drawings occur every day at 9 p.m. EST.

How to Claim a Lottery Prize in Georgia

Prizes are claimed differently, depending on the amount won. If you land $600 or less, you can claim your money by mail or at any GA Lottery retailer or office. If your prize is worth more than $600, you must claim it at Georgia Lottery Headquarters or the Georgia Lottery district office. Alternatively, your prize can be mailed to the GA Lottery for payment.

To complete this process correctly, follow these steps:

1. Print and sign your name on the back of the ticket immediately after you’ve bought it as a guarantee that you are the true owner.
2. Fill out this claim form provided by any GLC office.
3. Show two forms of currently valid identification bearing your photo and signature and a valid official document with your Social Security number for confirmation.

Notable Winners of Georgia Lotteries

Georgia State has had some amazing lottery winnings in its history. Here are some of them:

• Christina Ford from Dallas, GA, won $7.5M playing Mega Millions in July 2016.
• Tammy Radabaugh from Lakeland, GA, scored a $3.9M jackpot prize by playing Jumbo Bucks Lotto in April 2016.
• Timothy Dukes from Preston, GA, landed $1 million by playing 50x The Money scratcher in 2018.

Georgia Lottery Scratch-Offs

The Georgia Lottery offers quite an array of different online scratch-offs called Diggi Games, which can bring you a prize in a blink of an eye. The collection includes both traditional instant-reveal tickets and more complex ones, such as skill games. GA Lottery scratchers’ prices vary from $0.50 to $10, while the prizes can reach $350,000.

Georgia Lottery Second Chances — What is the Second Chance?

For those players who were not lucky the first time around, the GALottery has another opportunity, called the Second Chance. Players with non-winning scratchers have another shot at winning a prize, which often comes in the form of cash but can also be a car or a vacation package.

How Does the Second Chance Work for the GA Lottery?

To be able to participate in the Second Chance, you should join the GA Lottery Players Club by registering on their website. After that, you will be able to use any valid non-winning tickets, enter their codes, and play.

Information on the Georgia Lottery

GA Lottery Office

Georgia lottery headquarters are located on 250 Williams Street, Suite 3000 Atlanta, GA.

Georgia Lottery Customer Support

You can use the following channels to get in contact with the Georgia Lottery representatives:

• Email: [email protected]
• Contact form: glottery.com/en-us/contact-us.html
• Player information hotline: 1-800-GA-LUCKY (58259)
• Office telephone: 404-215-5000

Georgia Lottery Social Accounts

In order to get regular updates about the Georgia Lottery, you can follow these social media pages:

• Facebook
• Twitter
• YouTube
• Instagram

Georgia Lottery Apps and Technology

It’s easy to access the Georgia Lottery from any place and at any time via its free mobile app. You can find it on the Lottery’s official website or in the Apple App Store on your phone.

However, if you’re an Android user, you will have to download the APK file from the Georgia Lottery website and install the app from there.

The Georgia Lottery App has the following key features:

• Scanner for your scratchers and draw game tickets, which will tell you whether you’ve won
• Updates on the winning numbers, draw schedules, and jackpots
• Cart, which you can use to purchase all your favorite games
• Access to the Georgia Lottery instant games
• Maps informing you about the retailers’ location

Georgia Tax Information

All lottery tickets in Georgia are subject to taxes. Moreover, the Georgia Lottery is obliged to report the names of all winners of prizes over $600 to the IRS and Georgia Department of Revenue. Prizes over $5,000 are subject to a state income tax reduction of 5.75% and a federal income tax of 24%.

Georgia Lottery FAQs

Are Georgia Lottery rules different if you play online?

No, the rules are the same. However, to be able to play online, you will have to register as a member of the Players Club with an upgraded account. Besides that, you will have to be located in Georgia at the time of playing.

How do I know the lotteries listed on Lottery Critic are legitimate?

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How long does it take to receive your prize if you win the Georgia lottery?

This depends on the prize. Those that range from $601 to $249,999 can be claimed on the same day at GLC headquarters or district offices. Those ranging from $250,000 to $499,999 can be claimed on the same day before 4 p.m., while the prizes over $500,000 usually take from five to 100 business days to get to your bank account.

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