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What is NH Gimme 5?
Gimme 5 is a tri-state (New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont) drawing game with a fixed top prize of $100,000. Drawings are held at approximately 6:55 p.m. ET every Monday through Friday. Sales stop approximately 10 minutes prior to the draw time. All NH Lottery numbers are available immediately after each drawing.
Five numbered balls are drawn from 1 to 39. If all your numbers match the drawn numbers, you win $100,000. If other players also match all five numbers, the prize will be shared in equal amounts.
Each Gimme 5 ticket is $1.
What are the New Hampshire Gimme 5 Draw Times?
Sales cut-off time is 6:45 pm ET the day of the drawing. Approximately 10 minutes prior to draw time.
| Draw Times | |
|---|---|
| Sunday | No Draw |
| Monday | 6:55 pm ET |
| Tuesday | 6:55 pm ET |
| Wednesday | 6:55 pm ET |
| Thursday | 6:55 pm ET |
| Friday | 6:55 pm ET |
| Saturday | No Draw |
How do I Play NH Lottery Gimme 5?
- PICK YOUR NUMBERS:
Select 5 numbers from 1 to 39 by using a playslip to mark your numbers or mark the Quick Pick (QP) box to randomly select any or all of your numbers for each play.
- BUY YOUR TICKET:
Tickets cost $1 per play and sales are suspended 10 minutes prior to the draw. Gimme 5 tickets may be canceled after being printed but cancellation is restricted to the date and location of purchase. Tickets must be purchased from a licensed lottery retailer.
- PLAY MULTIPLE DRAWINGS:
Request up to 30 consecutive draws (6 weeks) either on the playslip or through the retailer. Draws cannot be skipped.
How Can I Win the New Hampshire Gimme 5?
| Matching Numbers | Gimme 5 Prizes | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Balls | $100,000 | 1 in 575,757 |
| 4 Balls | $250 | 1 in 3,387 |
| 3 Balls | $7 | 1 in 103 |
| 2 Balls | $2 | 1 in 10 |
Overall odds of winning are 1 in 8.8.
NH Gimme 5 FAQs
Playing Gimme 5
A: Whether you pick your own numbers or have the terminal randomly select numbers for you, the odds of winning are the same.
Purchasing Tickets
A: NH Gimme 5 tickets cost $1 per play.
Q: Can I purchase Gimme 5 tickets in advance?
A: To play multiple upcoming draws, request from 2 to 30 Multi Draws either on the playslip or through the retailer. Multi Draws will include the next upcoming draw and be consecutive from that draw. Draws cannot be skipped.
Q: How late can I purchase NH Gimme 5 tickets on a draw night?
A: Sales are suspended 10 minutes prior to the draw.
Prizes and Claims
A: Prizes must be claimed within 1 year of the draw date on which the prize was won.
Q: Do I have to match the numbers in the exact order drawn?
A: No. The order of the white ball numbers drawn does not matter.
Q: I lost my ticket. Can I claim a prize with a playslip or store receipt?
A: Gimme 5 prizes can only be claimed with a ticket printed from the lottery terminal. Playslips or store receipts will not constitute proof of purchase. Lottery tickets are bearer instruments, meaning the person who presents the ticket for claim will be presumed to be the owner. Always sign the back of any lottery ticket immediately. If you lose a ticket before you sign it, you no longer have valid ownership of the ticket.
