Pick 5 FAQS

Pick 5 draws take place twice, every day. The Midday draw is held at 1:30 PM ET, and the Evening draw at 9:45 PM ET.

Entering Pick 5 is easy as you just need to select five digits between 0 and 9. Then, you must select a play type and the amount you want to wager (50¢ or $1). You can also add the Fireball option for extra chances to match the winning combinations.
Learn more about how the Pick 5 game works on the How to Play page.

Sales close 12 minutes before the draws take place. For the Midday draw, ticket sales close at 1:18 PM ET. For the Evening draw, you need to purchase your ticket before the 9:33 PM ET deadline.

There are two available wager amounts: 50¢ and $1.

The Fireball is an optional add-on which increases your chances of winning. You can read more about this feature on the How to Play page.

Yes, with Advance Play you can enter up to 14 consecutive days.

The Pick 5 top prize, for a Straight play, is $50,000 for a $1 wager. If you’ve added a Fireball, you can win even more alongside it too! There are also many other prizes on offer. Check them all out on the Odds and Prizes page.

The odds of winning depend on the play type, so make sure you check the Odds and Prizes page where you will find them displayed in an easy-to-understand table.

Prizes won by playing Florida Lottery games must be claimed within 180 days of the winning draw date. There are different routes and options for claiming, depending on how much you’ve won - visit the How to Claim page for more information.