 |
 |
How to Play Gopher 5:
Gopher 5 is a cash lotto game exclusive to Minnesota. To play, just pick 5 numbers from 1 through 47. You win the all-cash Gopher 5 jackpot if you match all five numbers drawn. You win other set cash prizes for matching 4, 3 or 2 of the numbers drawn.
Gopher 5 drawings are every Tuesday and Friday evening, immediately following the Northstar Cash drawings. Tickets must be purchased before 6:10 p.m. to be eligible for that day’s drawing.
Prize Payout:

WHEN YOU MATCH |
PRIZE LEVEL* |
APPROXIMATE ODDS ON $1 PURCHASE |
| 5 of 5 Numbers |
Jackpot* |
1 in 1,533,939 |
| 4 of 5 Numbers |
$500 |
1 in 7,304 |
| 3 of 5 Numbers |
$15 |
1 in 178 |
| 2 of 5 Numbers |
$1 |
1 in 13 |
(Based on 1 play for $1.00, overall odds are approximately 1 in 12) Tickets must be purchased before 6:10 p.m. to be eligible for that day's drawing at 6:25 p.m. *The jackpot is paid in cash and will be divided equally if there is more than one winner. The minimum jackpot amount for a drawing is $100,000. |
|
 |
 |