Georgia Lottery review (2026): online play, 4.99% tax and odds

Who it’s for

The Georgia Lottery suits players who want to buy online. It sells draw games, scratchers and online iLottery games. It is less suited to anyone who wants a clear claim deadline or a stated anonymity rule, because we could not find either on the pages we checked.

How it works

Georgia sells national games alongside its own. Powerball costs $2, Mega Millions costs $5, and Millionaire for Life costs $5 and draws nightly. Powerball draws at 11 pm Eastern.

Fantasy 5 is Georgia’s best-known state game. It costs $1, draws daily at 11:34 pm Eastern, and has a jackpot from $125,000. An optional Ca$h Match add-on costs $1 more.

Georgia does not list a regulator or founding year in our sources, so we leave those blank. We did not find a minimum age either.

Odds and value

The national games match every state: Powerball’s jackpot is 1 in 292,201,338, Mega Millions’ is 1 in 290,472,336 and Millionaire for Life’s top prize is 1 in 22,910,580.

Fantasy 5 publishes jackpot odds of 1 in 850,668, which is much better than the national games, though the prize starts at $125,000 rather than millions. We did not find an overall any-prize figure for Fantasy 5, so we cannot compare it with Florida’s Fantasy 5, whose overall odds are 1 in 7.58. Our methodology explains how we treat missing odds.

Trust and regulation

We found no reputation entries for the Georgia Lottery on the pages we checked. The helpline is 1-800-GAMBLER.

The most important gap is the beneficiary. We do not state who benefits from Georgia Lottery proceeds because we did not verify it on the pages we checked, and we would rather leave the field blank than guess.

Claiming prizes and taxes

We did not find a claim deadline on the pages we checked, so we do not give one. Check the lottery or your ticket before you assume how long you have.

State and federal withholding applies to prizes over $5,000. Federal withholding is 24%. Georgia’s flat state income-tax rate is 4.99%, according to the Georgia Department of Revenue.

On privacy, we could not find a statement on the Georgia Lottery’s official claim page about whether winners can stay anonymous, so we leave that blank. See the Georgia state page.

Playing online

Georgia sells online through its iLottery, including Diggi games. Online prizes of $600 or less are paid to the player account. Mega Millions’ FAQ also lists Georgia among the states where online purchase is possible.

Our state data lists no courier apps for Georgia. As with any account that holds money, set a deposit limit before you start. The guides explain how.

Our take

Georgia is a good fit for online players. The missing claim deadline and anonymity rule hold back our score. We would want both before we recommended it over a state such as Michigan, which documents its funding and certification in detail.

Frequently asked questions

Can I stay anonymous if I win in Georgia?

We could not confirm this on an official page, so we do not give an answer.

Does Georgia sell lottery tickets online?

Yes, through its iLottery, including Diggi games.

What is Georgia’s tax rate on winnings?

The state’s flat income-tax rate is 4.99%. Withholding applies to prizes over $5,000, and federal withholding is 24%.

What are the odds on Fantasy 5?

The jackpot odds are 1 in 850,668. We did not find an any-prize figure.

How long do I have to claim?

We did not find a stated deadline on the pages we checked.