Thinking about playing the Florida Lotto? Great choice! It’s a fantastic way to test your luck, and who knows – you could be the next big winner. But before you dive in, it’s important to understand how the Florida Lotto works and what steps you can take to increase your chances of winning.
In this guide, we’ll show you how to play the Florida Lotto easily and effectively so you’re ready for your next big chance.
How to Play the Florida Lotto
Playing the Florida Lotto couldn’t be easier. Just pick six numbers from 1 to 53. You can choose your own numbers, or if you’re short on time, you can use the Quick Pick option. With Quick Pick, the machine randomly selects six numbers for you.
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But wait, there’s more! Just like Powerball has its Power Play, the Florida Lotto has its own multiplier. Each ticket has an automatically generated “multiplier” number that can increase non-jackpot prizes by two, three, four, five or even ten times. The difference from Powerball is that in the Florida Lotto, the multiplier comes automatically with your ticket at no extra cost.
How much does a Florida Lotto ticket cost?
The price of a Florida Lotto ticket is $2 per play. This ticket automatically includes the prize multiplier, which allows you to increase non-jackpot prizes by 2, 3, 4, 5 or even 10 times at no additional cost.
There are also two optional add-ons that you can add to your ticket:
- EZmatch: For an additional $1 per game, you can add EZmatch. This option gives you the chance to win instant prizes.
- Double Play: For an additional $1, you can activate Double Play, which enters your numbers into an additional Florida Lotto drawing with a top prize of up to $250,000.
Florida Lotto tickets can be purchased at any of the more than 13,000 authorized Florida Lottery retailers. Please note that the Florida Lottery does not sell tickets by mail, fax, or online and does not offer a subscription service. To play, you’ll need to visit one of the authorized retailers.
To find your nearest lottery retailer, use the Lottonia App.
Learn more about the states that allow you to play the lottery online.
Florida Lotto Extra Options
Not sure which Extra Option to choose to play the Florida Lotto? Don’t worry, we’ll break down how each one works so you can make the best choice.
How does Florida Lotto Double Play work?
When you add Double Play to your ticket, your numbers are entered into a second Florida Lotto drawing with a top prize of up to $250,000. Enabling Double Play costs an extra $1 and the drawing takes place right after the main Florida Lotto drawing.
The best part? The prize multiplier printed on your ticket also applies to the Double Play drawing. So if you match five numbers, you could win up to $35,000.
How do you play EZmatch in Florida Lotto?
For an additional $1 per play, you can add EZmatch to your Florida Lotto ticket. When you enable this option, six additional EZmatch numbers will be printed on your ticket, just below your chosen lottery numbers. Each of these EZmatch numbers will have a corresponding prize amount listed next to it. If one of your EZmatch numbers matches one of your lotto numbers, you’ll win that prize.
For example, if you select 28 as one of your lottery numbers and one of your EZmatch numbers is also 28, you’ll win the prize associated with that number.
Prizes and Odds
The Florida Lotto offers five ways to win, from $5 to the jackpot, depending on how many numbers you match. The jackpot starts at $1 million and grows every time it’s not won.
Florida Lotto Prizes
The odds of winning a prize in the Florida Lotto are 1 in 7.61.The table below shows the prizes available according to the official website, including the base amounts and the potential winnings with each multiplier.
| Match | Odds | Prize | 2x | 3x | 4x | 5x | 10x |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 numbers | 1∶22,957,480 | Jackpot | – | – | – | – | – |
| 5 numbers | 1∶81,409.50 | $3,000 | $6,000 | $9,000 | $12,000 | $15,000 | $30,000 |
| 4 numbers | 1∶1,415.82 | $50 | $100 | $150 | $200 | $250 | $500 |
| 3 numbers | 1∶70.79 | $5 | $10 | $15 | $20 | $25 | $50 |
| 2 numbers | 1∶8.58 | Free Ticket | Free Ticket | Free Ticket | Free Ticket | Free Ticket | Free Ticket |
Double Play Prizes
The overall odds of winning a Double Play prize in the Florida Lotto are 1 in 7.61. Prizes range from $7 to $250,000. The Double Play top prize is a fixed amount and does not roll over if not won. Remember that the multipliers also apply to the Double Play drawing so you can increase your winnings.
See the table below for all available Double Play prizes.
| Match | Odds | Prize | 2x | 3x | 4x | 5x | 10x |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 numbers | 1∶22,957,480 | $250,000 | $250,000 | $250,000 | $250,000 | $250,000 | $250,000 |
| 5 numbers | 1∶81,409.50 | $3,500 | $7,000 | $10,500 | $14,000 | $17,500 | $35,000 |
| 4 numbers | 1∶1,415.82 | $60 | $120 | $180 | $240 | $300 | $600 |
| 3 numbers | 1∶70.79 | $7 | $14 | $21 | $28 | $35 | $70 |
| 2 numbers | 1∶8.58 | Free Ticket | Free Ticket | Free Ticket | Free Ticket | Free Ticket | Free Ticket |
EZmatch Prizes
With EZmatch, the overall chance of winning a Florida Lotto prize is 1 in 4.71. The table below shows all available EZmatch prizes and the odds of winning.
| Prize | Odds |
|---|---|
| $500 | 1∶84,000.00 |
| $250 | 1∶84,000.00 |
| $100 | 1∶11,052.63 |
| $50 | 1∶3,387.10 |
| $20 | 1∶1,400.00 |
| $15 | 1∶893.62 |
| $10 | 1∶100.00 |
| $5 | 1∶300.00 |
| $4 | 1∶60.00 |
| $3 | 1∶13.64 |
| $2 | 1∶9.38 |
When are the Florida Lotto drawings?
The Florida Lotto drawings are held twice a week: Wednesdays and Saturdays at 11:15 pm ET. Be sure to buy your Florida Lotto tickets before the drawing to make sure you have a chance to play.
Florida Lotto tickets are available until 10:55 pm ET on the day of the drawing.
How to claim your lottery winnings
Won the Florida Lotto? Congratulations! Now it’s important to know how to properly claim your prize. Here’s a simple guide to help you enjoy your winnings.
First, you have up to 180 days from the drawing date to claim your Florida Lotto prize.
If your prize is $599 or less, you can claim it at any authorized Florida Lottery retailer or at a Florida Lottery District Office. If your prize is between $600 and $1,000,000, you must claim it in person at a Florida Lottery District Office. You can either walk in or make an appointment. Note that this applies to games that do not offer an annual payment option.
For prizes over $1,000,000 and all prizes with an annual payment option, you must claim your prize at Florida Lottery Headquarters.
You may also claim your prize by mail if the prize is $250,000 or less. Simply mail your ticket to the Florida Lottery along with the required documentation. Make sure the envelope is postmarked within 180 days of the drawing.
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Summing up…
Ready to play the Florida Lotto? Let’s recap:
- Cost per play: $2.00
- Double Play Option: $1
- EZmatch: $1
- Jackpot: Starting at $1,000,000
- Odds of winning the jackpot: 1∶22,957,480.
- Overall odds of winning a prize: 1 in 7.61
- Drawings: Wednesdays and Saturdays at 23:15 EST
Now you’re all set! Don’t forget to download the Lottonia App to manage all your lottery bets efficiently and securely. You can get Lottonia for free on Google Play and the App Store.