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What is VA Cash 5?
VA Cash 5 is a daily draw game where you try to pick five numbers between 1 and 41 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 $100,000 and if nobody wins the daily jackpot, it rolls over and is added to the next day’s jackpot. Cash 5 drawings are held everyday, Sunday through Saturday. All Virginia State Lottery results are available immediately after each drawing.
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 $500 instantly if any of your Cash 5 numbers match the EZ Match numbers.
What are the Virginia Cash 5 Draw Times?
Sales cut-off time is 10:45 pm ET the day of the drawing. Approximately 15 minutes prior to draw time.
| Draw Times | |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 11:00 pm ET |
| Monday | 11:00 pm ET |
| Tuesday | 11:00 pm ET |
| Wednesday | 11:00 pm ET |
| Thursday | 11:00 pm ET |
| Friday | 11:00 pm ET |
| Saturday | 11:00 pm ET |
How do I Play Virginia Cash 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 41.
- BUY YOUR TICKET:
VA Cash 5 tickets cost $1 per play.
- PLAY MULTIPLE DRAWINGS:
You can play your numbers for up to 91 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 $500 instantly.
How Can I Win the VA Cash 5?
| Match | Prizes | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Balls | Jackpot* | 1 in 749,398 |
| 4 Balls | $200 | 1 in 4,163 |
| 3 Balls | $5 | 1 in 119 |
| 2 Balls | $1 | 1 in 10.5 |
Overall odds of winning are 1 in 9.62.
*Prizes are divided equally among multiple winning plays.
What Can I Win with EZ Match?
| Prize | Odds |
|---|---|
| $500 | 1 in 84,000 |
| $250 | 1 in 42,000 |
| $100 | 1 in 12,000 |
| $50 | 1 in 4,200 |
| $20 | 1 in 1,680 |
| $15 | 1 in 1,050 |
| $10 | 1 in 112 |
| $5 | 1 in 280 |
| $4 | 1 in 76 |
| $3 | 1 in 13.6 |
| $2 | 1 in 9.4 |
Overall odds of winning are 1 in 4.82.
VA Cash 5 FAQs
A: Cash 5 is a daily draw game where players select five numbers from 1 through 41. Jackpots start at $100,000 and if nobody wins the daily jackpot, it rolls over and is added to the next day’s jackpot.
Q: How much do Cash 5 tickets cost?
A: Tickets cost $1 per play.
Q: Where and when can I play VA Cash 5?
A: You can play Cash 5 at all Virginia Lottery retailers. Draws take place daily at approximately 11:00 p.m. Tickets for each drawing may be purchased up to 15 minutes prior to the next drawing.
Q: Do VA Cash Five tickets expire?
A: Prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the draw date on which the prize was won.
