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What is Louisiana Easy 5?
Louisiana Easy 5 is a twice weekly draw game where you try to pick five numbers between 1 and 37 that match the winning numbers drawn to win a cash prize. You can also select Quick Pick and the random number generator will choose the numbers for you.
Tickets cost $1 per play. Jackpots start at $50,000 and if nobody wins the jackpot, it rolls over and is added to the next drawing’s jackpot. Easy 5 drawings are held every Wednesday and Saturday, except on Christmas Day.
Add EZ Match is an optional play to win prizes instantly. EZ Match costs an additional $1 per play and the lottery terminal will print five EZ Match numbers on your ticket. You can win up to $250 instantly if any of your Easy 5 numbers match the EZ Match numbers.
What are the LA Easy 5 Draw Times?
Sales cut-off time is 9:30 pm CT the day of the drawing. Approximately 29 minutes prior to draw time.
| Draw Times | |
|---|---|
| Sunday | No Draw |
| Monday | No Draw |
| Tuesday | No Draw |
| Wednesday | 9:59 pm CT |
| Thursday | No Draw |
| Friday | No Draw |
| Saturday | 9:59 pm CT |
How do I Play Louisiana Easy Five?
- PICK YOUR NUMBERS:
Ask for a Quick Pick and let the lottery terminal select the numbers for you, or choose five numbers between 1 and 37.
- BUY YOUR TICKET:
Easy 5 tickets cost $1 per play.
- PLAY MULTIPLE DRAWINGS:
You can play your numbers for up to 20 consecutive drawing dates on the same ticket. Just tell the cashier at the time of your purchase or mark the Multi Play box on your selection slip.
- ADD EZ MATCH:
Adding EZ Match is an option that will add $1 per play. Match any of your Cash 5 numbers to the printed EZ Match numbers to win up to $250 instantly.
How Can I Win the LA Easy 5?
| Match | Prizes | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Balls | Jackpot* | 1 in 435,897 |
| 4 Balls | $100 | 1 in 2,724 |
| 3 Balls | $7 | 1 in 88 |
| 2 Balls | $1 | 1 in 9 |
Overall odds of winning are 1 in 8.
*Jackpot prize is pari-mutuel prize, which is divided equally among all winning tickets and may vary for each drawing. If the jackpot is not won, the prize is carried over and added to the jackpot of the next drawing.
What Can I Win with EZ Match?
| Prize | Odds |
|---|---|
| $250 | 1 in 20,000 |
| $50 | 1 in 741 |
| $20 | 1 in 400 |
| $10 | 1 in 133 |
| $5 | 1 in 44 |
| $2 | 1 in 7 |
Louisiana Easy 5 FAQs
A: Easy 5 is a twice weekly draw game where players select five numbers from 1 through 37. Jackpots start at $50,000 and if nobody wins the jackpot, it rolls over and is added to the next drawing’s jackpot.
Q: How much do Easy 5 tickets cost?
A: Tickets cost $1 per play.
Q: Where and when can I play LA Easy 5?
A: You can play Easy 5 at all Louisiana Lottery retailers. Draws take place each Wednesday and Saturday, except for Christmas Day, at approximately 9:59 p.m. Tickets for each drawing may be purchased up to 29 minutes prior to the next drawing.
Q: Do Easy 5 tickets expire?
A: Prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the draw date on which the prize was won.
