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Minnesota Gopher 5 Rules

HOW IT WORKS

Gopher 5 is a five (5) number draw game offered by the Minnesota State Lottery.

SUMMARY

To play Gopher 5, you will choose a total of five (5) numbers from 1-47. To enjoy a random set of lucky numbers, try selecting Quick Pick. Lotto.com also offers the option to enroll your ticket as a subscription so you never miss a game!

NUMBER SELECTION

In Gopher 5, you will choose a total of five (5) numbers from 1-47. To enjoy a random set of lucky numbers, try selecting Quick Pick. Lotto.com also offers the option to enroll your ticket as a subscription so you never miss a game!

QUICK PICK

Looking to change up your luck? Let the Quick Pick tool select a set of random game numbers for you. Each play gives you the chance to choose your lucky numbers or use Quick Pick. Lucky numbers can continue to be changed until checkout.

JACKPOT

The Gopher 5, you win the jackpot by matching all five (5) numbers.

WAGER

Gopher 5 can be enjoyed with a wager of just $1. A new wager is added for each additional play included on the ticket.

DRAWINGS

Gopher 5 drawings are held on Monday, Wednesday & Friday at approximately 6:17 P.M. CST. Lotto.com has a cutoff time of 5:35 P.M. CST to make sure your ticket is processed in time. If you purchase a ticket after the cutoff time, your ticket will be entered into the following draw.

SUBSCRIPTIONS

Enroll your lucky numbers in a subscription to ensure you are always included in the next draw. Your chosen numbers will automatically be renewed after the current draw has finished.

For more information, see the Gopher 5 Game Rules.

WINNING CHANCES

Odds of matching 5 of 5 numbers are 1 in 1,533,939
Odds of matching 4 of 5 numbers are 1 in 7,304
Odds of matching 3 of 5 numbers are 1 in 178
Odds of matching 2 of 5 numbers are 1 in 13

The overall odds of winning a prize are approximately 1 in 12.

Prizes are based on a $1 wager. If there are multiple jackpot winners for a drawing, the Jackpot prize will be divided equally among jackpot winners.

	Jackpot!
	$500
	$15
	$1