Florida Lotto How to Play & Prize Rules

🇺🇸 USA — Florida

Updated: Apr 20, 2026

Game Overview
StateFlorida, USA
OperatorFlorida Lottery
Draw DaysWednesday & Saturday
Draw Time11:15 PM Eastern Time
Ticket Price$2 per play (Multiplier included)

Florida Lotto is the core draw game of the Florida Lottery, operating since 1988. Players choose 6 numbers from 1 to 53. There are 5 prize tiers — from the jackpot for matching all 6, down to a free play for matching 2. Draws are held every Wednesday and Saturday at 11:15 PM Eastern Time. Tickets cost $2 and include an automatic Multiplier (2×–10×) on non-jackpot prizes. An optional Double Play add-on ($1 extra) enters your numbers in a second draw with a guaranteed $250,000 jackpot.

Prize Tiers: Winning Conditions & Odds
TierWinning ConditionOdds
JackpotMatch all 6 numbers1/22,957,480
2ndMatch 5 of 6 numbers1/81,411
3rdMatch 4 of 6 numbers1/1,415
4thMatch 3 of 6 numbers1/71
5thMatch 2 of 6 numbers (free ticket)1/9
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Main Numbers · 1–53

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How to Buy

Florida Lotto tickets cost $2 per play, with a Multiplier (2×, 3×, 4×, 5×, or 10×) automatically included. The optional Double Play add-on costs an extra $1.

RetailAvailable at authorized Florida Lottery retailers statewide. You can select your own numbers or request a Quick Pick for randomly generated numbers. Must be 18 or older.
OnlineThe Florida Lottery offers online ticket purchasing through its official website and app for players who create an account. Must be 18+ and physically located in Florida at purchase.
Double PlayAdd Double Play ($1 extra) to enter your same numbers in a second separate draw with a guaranteed $250,000 jackpot and fixed prizes at every tier.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the largest Florida Lotto jackpot ever won?
The largest Florida Lotto jackpot was $106.5 million, won in September 1990 and shared between three winners — making it the largest lottery jackpot in US history at the time. The current 6/53 format was introduced in 2009 to refresh the game.
What does Double Play offer?
Double Play ($1 add-on) enters your Florida Lotto numbers into a separate post-draw using a set of 6 numbers drawn from 1–53. It offers a guaranteed jackpot of $250,000 and fixed prizes: $10,000 for 5 of 6, $500 for 4 of 6, $10 for 3 of 6, and $2 for 2 of 6.
How long do I have to claim a Florida Lotto prize?
Florida Lotto prizes must be claimed within 180 days (6 months) of the draw date. Unclaimed prizes are transferred to Florida's Educational Enhancement Trust Fund.
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