Cash 5
5 numbers (1-43)Min 1 · Max 25
About Cash 5
Cash 5 is Pennsylvania's flagship daily jackpot game. Pick 5 unique numbers from 1–43 for a chance at a rolling jackpot that keeps growing until someone wins. Drawings are held every night at 7:00 PM ET and tickets are just $1 each.
Tips for Playing Cash 5
- Cash 5 has significantly better jackpot odds (1 in 962,598) than any multi-state game, while still offering a jackpot that can grow to much more than its $125,000 starting point during a long run.
- Second and third prizes (matching 4-of-5 and 3-of-5) are pari-mutuel; they are split among all winners at that tier. Multiple winners in a single draw each receive a proportional share.
- Cash 5 and Match 6 draw at the same time. Both are $1–$2 games you can play in a single stop.
Cash 5: Frequently Asked Questions
What does pari-mutuel mean for Cash 5 prizes?
Pari-mutuel means the prize pool is divided equally among all winners at a given tier. Unlike fixed-prize games, if five people match 4-of-5 on the same night, each person receives one-fifth of the total 4-of-5 prize pool rather than a fixed amount. The jackpot (5-of-5) works the same way.
How often does the Cash 5 jackpot get won?
Because the odds are 1 in 962,598 and the game draws every night, jackpots are won more frequently than national games. When the jackpot rolls for a long stretch without a winner, the advertised amount can grow well beyond the $125,000 reset value.
Play Responsibly
Lottery play is entertainment. Set a budget before you play and treat ticket purchases as the cost of that entertainment, not an investment or income strategy. No number generator, system, or selection method can change lottery odds. If gambling stops being fun, free and confidential help is available 24/7:
- PA Council on Problem Gambling: 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)
- National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-522-4700
This site is not affiliated with the Pennsylvania Lottery. Always verify draw times, ticket prices, and official rules at palottery.state.pa.us.