How to Play Louisiana Easy 5
$1 a play · Wed and Sat · 9:59 PM CT
- 1Pick 5 numbers from 1 to 37, or ask for a Quick Pick. Each play is $1.
- 2Add ezmatch for $1 more a play if you like.
- 3Drawings are Wednesday and Saturday nights, except on Christmas Day.
- 4Play 2, 3, 4, 5, 10 or 20 drawings in a row with Multidraw if you like.
- 5Match all 5 numbers to win the jackpot, or 2 to 4 for a set cash prize.
Add-ons
- ezmatch$1 moreFive instant-win numbers with prizes: if one matches any of your Easy 5 numbers, you win its prize on the spot.
You must be 21 or older to buy a ticket or claim a prize. Sales stop 29 minutes before each drawing. See every prize
More Easy 5 rulesHow it works · Jackpot · Prizes · ezmatch
- How it works
- Pick 5 numbers from 1 to 37. Match 2 to 5 of the 5 numbers drawn, in any order, to win.
- Jackpot
- The jackpot starts at a guaranteed $50,000 and grows with sales after each drawing it isn't won. Winning plays share it equally, rounded to the nearest dollar, and it's paid in cash in one payment, with no yearly payments.
- Prizes
- The prizes for matching 2, 3 or 4 numbers are guaranteed set amounts. Each play wins only its highest prize.
- ezmatch
- Five ezmatch numbers, each with a prize, print below your Easy 5 numbers when you buy. Every one that matches any of your Easy 5 numbers wins its prize right away, up to $250 a ticket, on top of any Easy 5 prize. The prizes shown are a ticket's total: $50 can be one $50 number or five $10 ones. Each play with ezmatch prints on its own ticket, and on a Multidraw ticket ezmatch counts once.
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- Before You PlayLouisiana Lottery Draw Times Drawn Wed and Sat at 9:59 PM CT. Sales stop at 9:30 PM CT.
- After You WinHow to Claim a Louisiana Lottery Prize Up to $600 at any lottery retailer. You have 180 days to claim.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Answers about Louisiana Easy 5 rules
How do you play Louisiana Easy 5?
Pick 5 numbers from 1 to 37, or ask for a Quick Pick. Each play is $1. Add ezmatch for $1 more a play if you like. Drawings are Wednesday and Saturday nights, except on Christmas Day. Play 2, 3, 4, 5, 10 or 20 drawings in a row with Multidraw if you like. Match all 5 numbers to win the jackpot, or 2 to 4 for a set cash prize.
What is ezmatch in Louisiana Easy 5?
Five instant-win numbers with prizes: if one matches any of your Easy 5 numbers, you win its prize on the spot.
How much is an Easy 5 ticket in Louisiana?
$1 a play. Add-ons: ezmatch ($1 more).
How late can you buy Louisiana Easy 5 tickets?
The Louisiana Easy 5 cutoff time is 29 minutes before each drawing: 9:30 PM CT for the 9:59 PM drawing.
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