Minnesota (MN) Gopher 5 Results, Winning Numbers & Game Details

Playing Minnesota Gopher 5 is straightforward. You'll pick 5 numbers from 1 to 55. Can't decide? Go with Quick Pick and let the terminal choose random numbers for you. Drawings happen Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 18:17:00 CT, and you win by matching numbers to the drawn results. The more you match, the bigger your prize. Match all 5, and you've hit the jackpot.

Visit any authorized Minnesota Lottery retailer, most convenience stores, gas stations, and grocery stores sell tickets. Tell the clerk you want Gopher 5, or use a self-service terminal if available. You can pick your own numbers or ask for Quick Pick. Tickets cost $1.00 per play, plus $1.00 if you add Multiplier to multiply non-jackpot prizes by up to 10x. Make sure to buy before the sales cutoff, which is 18:10:00 CT on drawing days. Always check your ticket before leaving the store.

Minnesota Gopher 5 may be available through online courier services. While Minnesota allows online lottery purchases through licensed courier services, this specific game's availability varies by provider. Check with licensed courier services to see if they offer Gopher 5 tickets. You'll need to be physically located in Minnesota when placing an order. The courier will purchase an official Gopher 5 ticket on your behalf from an authorized retailer.

A standard Minnesota Gopher 5 ticket costs $1.00 per play. Add Multiplier for an extra $1.00, bringing your total to $2.00 per play. Multiplier multiplies non-jackpot prizes by up to 10x. Want more chances? Buy multiple plays on one ticket. Most retailers accept cash and debit cards. The minimum purchase is one play.

Gopher 5 drawings happen Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 18:17:00 CT. That gives you 3 chances to win each week. Ticket sales close at 18:10:00 CT on drawing nights. If you buy a multi-draw ticket, it'll play the same numbers for consecutive drawings. You can purchase tickets for up to multiple future drawings at once. This is great if you've got lucky numbers you play consistently.

The odds of hitting the Minnesota Gopher 5 jackpot are 1 in 3,478,761. That's tough, sure, but you've got 6 ways to win. Matching 3 numbers offers much better odds at 1 in 263.

Multiplier is an optional add-on that costs an extra $1.00 per play. It multiplies your non-jackpot winnings by 2x to 10x. The multiplier number is drawn separately right after the main drawing. Here's the catch: it doesn't multiply the jackpot. But for lower prize tiers, Multiplier can significantly boost your winnings, potentially multiplying them by up to 10x. That's a significant boost. You decide whether to add Multiplier when buying your ticket. Can't add it later.

Gopher 5 is exclusive to Minnesota. You'll need to be physically present in Minnesota to buy tickets, either at a retail location or through a licensed courier service while you're in-state.

This is a state-specific game with its own unique rules and prize structure. Other states have similar games but different names and formats. Browse all Minnesota lottery games to see what's available.