How to play Florida lottery?

Playing the Florida Lottery is simple and fun. Follow these steps to get started: Choose a Game The Florida Lottery offers a variety of games, including popular draw games like Powerball , Mega Millions , Florida Lotto , Cash4Life , Fantasy 5 , and daily draw games such as Pick 2 , Pick 3 , Pick 4 , and Pick 5 . You can also try instant scratch-off tickets available at authorized retailers. Pick Your Numbers For draw games, select your numbers on a playslip or ask for a Quick Pick to have them randomly chosen by the terminal. * The number of digits you choose depends on the game (for example, 6 numbers for Florida Lotto or 5 + 1 Powerball number). Decide How Many Draws to Play You can purchase a ticket for a single drawing or play the same numbers for multiple consecutive draws by marking the “Advance Play” option. Add Extra Options (Optional) Some games offer add-on features like Power Play , Double Play , or EZmatch for an additional cost, giving you extra ways to win. Buy Your Ticket Purchase your ticket at any authorized Florida Lottery retailer or self-service terminal. Make sure to check that your ticket is printed correctly before leaving the counter. Check the Drawing Schedule Drawings are held on different days and times depending on the game. Make sure to know when the drawing for your chosen game occurs. Check the Results After the drawing, check the winning numbers on the official Florida Lottery website, through the Florida Lottery mobile app, at LotteryCoast.com, or at a local retailer. Claim Your Prize Small prizes can usually be claimed at any retailer. Larger prizes must be claimed at a Florida Lottery district office or headquarters. Keep your ticket safe, as it is required to claim any winnings. Tip: Always sign the back of your ticket as soon as you buy it to protect your claim.

Which Florida lottery has the best odds?

If you’re looking for the Florida lottery game with the best odds of winning a prize , daily draw games generally offer better chances than large multi-state jackpots. Among Florida’s popular games: Florida Pick 2 – Offers some of the best odds , with a chance of 1 in 100 to win the top prize. Florida Pick 3 – Also features favorable odds compared to bigger jackpot games, with top-prize odds of 1 in 1,000 . Florida Pick 4 – Has odds of 1 in 10,000 for the top prize, still much better than multi-million-dollar jackpot games. Florida Lotto and Powerball offer huge jackpots but come with much longer odds— 1 in 22.9 million for Florida Lotto and 1 in 292 million for Powerball. For players who prioritize frequent wins over massive jackpots, Florida Pick 2 and Pick 3 have the best odds of winning .

Can Florida lottery winners remain anonymous?

No — Florida lottery winners cannot remain fully anonymous. Under Florida law, certain information about winners must be made public. What information is public? The following details are subject to public disclosure: Winner’s full name City of residence The lottery game won The date won & amount won Name and location of the retailer that sold the winning ticket However, the winner’s home address and telephone number are kept confidential and not released to the public. Is there a temporary privacy option? Yes. Since May 25, 2022, winners who win $250,000 or more can delay the public disclosure of their identity for up to 90 days after claiming the prize. After those 90 days, the required public disclosures become effective unless the winner has waived that delay. Can a winner use a trust, LLC, or other entity to protect identity? Yes — although the law mandates disclosure of certain information, winners often use legal entities (like trusts or LLCs) to claim the prize. This can help provide an extra layer of privacy or control. But using a legal entity doesn’t fully override disclosure requirements: the entity’s name, and possibly the name of its trustee, may still be part of the public record.

Can I play the Florida Lottery online?

Currently, the Florida Lottery does not offer online ticket sales. Tickets must be purchased in person from authorized retailers.

How long do I have to claim my winnings?

Players have 180 days from the draw date to claim their prize, but only 60 days if they choose a lump sum payout.

Where can I find past Florida lottery results?

You can easily access past Florida lottery results on LotteryCoast.com . Our Florida Lottery results page provides a complete archive of winning numbers for all Florida lottery games , including Powerball , Mega Millions , Lotto , Fantasy 5 , Cash Pop , Pick 2 , Pick 3 , Pick 4 , Pick 5 , and more. You can browse historical drawings, view jackpot details, and track winning numbers from previous weeks, months, or even years — all in one convenient place.

What Florida lottery plays tonight?

Here is the list of Florida lotteries that play tonight (Monday, December 15, 2025): All times shown are Eastern Time (GMT-5:00) Pick 2 — 9:45 PM Pick 3 — 9:45 PM Pick 4 — 9:45 PM Pick 5 — 9:45 PM Cash Pop — 6:45 PM, 11:45 PM Fantasy 5 — 11:15 PM Cash4Life — 9:00 PM Powerball — 10:59 PM Powerball Double Play — 10:59 PM

Powerball Winning Numbers - September 2004

Aug 04 August 2004

Oct 04 October 2004

Wednesday, September 29, 2004

16 28 33 35 37

Powerball 17

Power Play 3

Saturday, September 25, 2004

11 25 40 41 48

Powerball 3

Power Play 5

Wednesday, September 22, 2004

6 14 34 37 40

Powerball 7

Power Play 5

Saturday, September 18, 2004

2 14 27 31 36

Powerball 9

Power Play 4

Wednesday, September 15, 2004

1 8 17 28 50

Powerball 20

Power Play 4

Saturday, September 11, 2004

25 34 36 46 49

Powerball 9

Power Play 2

Wednesday, September 08, 2004

2 4 28 33 52

Powerball 18

Power Play 3

Saturday, September 04, 2004

13 15 25 26 46

Powerball 28

Power Play 2

Wednesday, September 01, 2004

31 33 44 45 51

Powerball 31

Power Play 4

Aug 04 August 2004

Oct 04 October 2004

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Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about Florida Powerball lottery game and results

The Powerball drawing happens three times a week — every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
The draw takes place at 10:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET).
Because of time-zone differences, this translates to late evening U.S. time.

Important to know for players

Ticket sales typically close 1–2 hours before the drawing, though the exact cutoff depends on the state.
The drawing is conducted at the lottery headquarters in Tallahassee, Florida — and the results are posted online shortly afterward.

A Powerball ticket costs US $2.
To play, you pick 5 “white ball” numbers from 1 to 69 and 1 “Powerball” number from 1 to 26.
Drawings occur three times a week — Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 PM Eastern Time (ET).
There are 9 prize tiers — you win something for matching as little as just the Powerball, but matching all 5 white balls + the Powerball wins the jackpot.
For an extra US $1, you can add “Power Play”, which multiplies non-jackpot prizes by 2×, 3×, 4×, 5× or 10× (depending on the draw).
The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292,201,338.

In Short

Buy a ticket, pick 6 numbers (5 white + 1 red), pay $2 (optionally $3 with Power Play), and wait for the draw. If your numbers match the draw — even partly, you can win one of several prize levels; match all and you hit the jackpot.

Powerball Winning Numbers - September 2004

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