🎱 GA Lottery Guide

Georgia Lottery

8+ games available · Est. 1993 · Official Site

Powerball: $166 Million Mega Millions: $70 Million

🎰 Georgia Lottery Games

All draw games available to Georgia lottery players, plus Powerball and Mega Millions.

GameTypeDraw ScheduleJackpot Odds
🎱 Jumbo Bucks LottoJackpotMon, Thu1 in 10.7 million
📅 Fantasy 5DailyDaily1 in 850,668
🔢 Georgia FIVENumbersMidday & Evening1 in 100,000
🔢 Cash 3NumbersMidday, Evening & Night1 in 1,000
🔢 Cash 4NumbersMidday, Evening & Night1 in 10,000
🌐 Cash4LifeMulti StateDaily1 in 21.8 million
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About the Georgia Lottery

The Georgia Lottery was established in 1993 and offers a variety of draw games, scratch-offs, and multi-state lottery games. Georgia participates in Powerball, Mega Millions, Cash4Life.

The state's signature draw game is Jumbo Bucks Lotto. All lottery proceeds support state programs including education, infrastructure, and public services.

Visit the official website at www.galottery.com for the most current results, prize structures, and retailer locations.

Lottery Taxes in Georgia

If you win the lottery in Georgia, you'll pay 24% federal withholding (top bracket 37%) plus 5.19% state tax. On a $1 million jackpot, that means you'd keep approximately $708,100 after taxes.

Federal Tax
24%
withholding (37% top bracket)
Georgia State Tax
5.19%
state withholding
$1M Take-Home
$708,100
approximate after taxes

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How to Claim Lottery Prizes in Georgia

$
Under $600
Claim at any authorized Georgia lottery retailer. Just bring your winning ticket.
$$
$600 to $99,999
Claim at a lottery district office. Bring a valid photo ID and your signed winning ticket. You'll need to fill out a claim form.
$$$
$100,000 and Above
Claim at Georgia lottery headquarters. We strongly recommend hiring a lawyer and financial advisor before claiming. Sign the back of your ticket and store it in a safe place.
Claim deadline: Most Georgia prizes must be claimed within 90 days to 1 year of the draw, depending on the game. Check the official lottery website for exact deadlines. What to do if you win →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What lottery games are available in Georgia?

The Georgia Lottery offers several draw games including Jumbo Bucks Lotto, Fantasy 5, Georgia FIVE, Cash 3. Georgia also participates in Powerball and Mega Millions multi-state jackpot games.

Can I buy Georgia lottery tickets online?

No online lottery courier services currently operate in Georgia. You can buy Powerball and Mega Millions tickets at local retailers, or play sweepstakes casinos online for free. For state-specific games, visit the Georgia Lottery website.

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