Florida Lottery: The Sunshine State's Games
The Florida Lottery is one of the largest and most popular in the United States, with eight draw games covering every style of play. Florida stands out for offering Pick 2 (a unique 2-digit game) and Pick 5 (a 5-digit game), which aren't available in most other states. Combined with no state income tax on winnings, Florida is one of the best places to play the lottery.
Pick 2
Pick 2 is Florida's simplest draw game — pick 2 digits from 0-9, drawn twice daily (midday and evening). With straight odds of just 1 in 100, this is the easiest lottery game to win. Straight bets pay $50 on a $1 wager. It's a great entry point for new players or anyone who enjoys quick, frequent action.
Pick 3
Pick 3 follows the classic 3-digit format drawn twice daily. Pick 3 digits from 0-9 and choose straight, box, or combination play. Straight bets pay $500 with 1 in 1,000 odds. It's the same core game as California's Daily 3 and New York's Numbers, making cross-state pattern comparisons possible through our analytics tools.
Pick 4
Pick 4 is the 4-digit version, also drawn twice daily. Straight bets pay $5,000 on a $1 wager with 1 in 10,000 odds. Play types include straight, box, straight/box, combo, and 1-off (where each digit can be one number away from the drawn digit).
Pick 5
Pick 5 is Florida's unique 5-digit game — pick 5 digits from 0-9 (with replacement), drawn twice daily. This game isn't available in most states. Straight bets pay $50,000 with odds of 1 in 100,000. Box bets allow matching in any order for reduced payouts. The 5-digit format creates rich data for pattern analysis and frequency tracking.
Fantasy 5
Fantasy 5 is Florida's ball-draw game — pick 5 numbers from 1-36. Drawn daily, it offers jackpot odds of 1 in 376,992. Florida's version uses a 1-36 range (vs 1-39 in California and New York), giving slightly better odds. Top prizes are pari-mutuel and typically range from $50,000 to $200,000+, depending on sales and the number of winners.
- Match 5: Jackpot (pari-mutuel)
- Match 4: Pari-mutuel (~$100-$500)
- Match 3: Pari-mutuel (~$9-$15)
- Match 2: Free Ticket
Florida Lotto
Florida Lotto is the state's flagship jackpot game. Pick 6 numbers from 1-53, drawn Wednesday and Saturday nights. Jackpots start at $1 million (one of the lower starting jackpots among state lottos) but can grow significantly. The odds of matching all 6 are 1 in 22,957,480. Florida Lotto also offers a Double Play option for an additional $1, giving you a second chance to win with the same numbers in a separate drawing.
- Match 6: Jackpot
- Match 5: $5,000
- Match 4: $70
- Match 3: $5
Powerball & Mega Millions
Florida participates in both national jackpot games. Like Texas, Florida has no state income tax, so lottery winnings are only taxed at the federal level. This makes large prizes significantly more valuable compared to states with income tax.
Which Florida Lottery Game Should You Play?
Florida's diverse lineup means there's something for everyone. Pick 2 is the simplest game with the best odds. Pick 3, Pick 4, and Pick 5 offer escalating complexity and prizes for digit-game fans. Fantasy 5 delivers great daily odds for a ball-draw game. Florida Lotto provides solid in-state jackpots. And for the dream of a massive windfall, Powerball and Mega Millions are always available. Use our Frequency Analysis and Hot & Cold tools to explore patterns across all Florida games.