Cash jackpot, $100,000 minimum
The jackpot is never less than $100,000 and is paid in cash. If several tickets match all five numbers, it is split equally.
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How to Play Gopher 5
$1Monday, Wednesday, Friday5 × [1–47]
Overview
Gopher 5 is a Minnesota-only jackpot game: pick five numbers from 1–47 for $1 per play. The jackpot starts at $100,000, grows until someone matches all five, and is paid in cash. Drawings are Monday, Wednesday and Friday at about 6:17 p.m. CT.
How to play — step by step
1. Select 5 numbers
Choose 5 numbers from 1 to 47, or mark Quick Pick and let the terminal choose.
2. Play up to 14 drawings
A multi-draw ticket covers up to 14 drawings with the same numbers; cash a win early and a trailer ticket prints for the drawings left.
3. Choose how many drawings
Pay $1 per play (add-ons cost extra). Tell the retailer how many consecutive drawings you want, or mark Advance Play on the slip.
Draw schedule
| Gopher 5 | Draw Days | Draw Times |
|---|---|---|
| Gopher 5 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 6:17 p.m. CT |
Prize table & odds
$1 per play; pick 5 from 1–47. The jackpot starts at $100,000, is paid in cash and is split equally among all 5-of-5 tickets.
Overall odds of winning a prize: 1 in 12.
| Match | Prize | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | Jackpot (from $100,000) | 1 in 1,533,939 |
| 4 of 5 | $500 | 1 in 7,304 |
| 3 of 5 | $15 | 1 in 178 |
| 2 of 5 | $1 | 1 in 13 |
Source: https://www.mnlottery.com/games/lotto/gopher-5
Special features
Where to buy
Buy tickets at authorized Minnesota State Lottery retailers. Review official rules and claim instructions at https://www.mnlottery.com. Minnesota withholds 7.25% state income tax on lottery prizes over $5,000. Draw times on this page are Eastern Time.
Responsible play tips
- Jackpot odds are 1 in 1,533,939; matching 4 of 5 pays $500 (1 in 7,304).
- Matching 3 of 5 pays $15 and 2 of 5 pays $1; overall odds are 1 in 12.
- Tickets must be bought before 6:10 p.m. CT on draw days.
Frequently asked questions
Pick five numbers from 1–47 (or ask for a Quick Pick) for $1 per play.
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Play responsibly
RaspaPro is decision support based on public data. Outcomes are random and never guaranteed. Always set a budget and play within your limits. Read our responsible play guide.