Gopher 5
The Hits Frequency above shows the number of times each lottery ball is drawn over a period of time. Based on this statistics, are you able to determine if a ball is likely or unlikely to be drawn in the next draw?
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Does it mean that the ball that is drawn the least number of times is likely to be drawn in the next draw? Or does it mean that this ball is 'cold' and unlikely to be drawn in the next draw?
Does it imply that the ball that is drawn the most number of times is unlikely to be drawn in the next draw? Or does it mean that this ball is on a 'hot streak' and is likely to be drawn in the next draw instead?
With any single Gopher 5 statistics, such as the Hits Frequency, it is not possible to determine if a ball is likely or unlikely to be drawn in the next draw.
Some people like to look at hot and cold numbers but this does not tell you a single thing!
You need to be able to identify the thresholds to make a calculated guess with a high level of confidence.
In addition, you also need to combine the analysis from multiple statistics in order to confidently decide if a ball is likely or unlikely to be drawn in the next draw.
- Gopher 5
Gopher 5 is a Minnesota Lottery exclusive draw game offering a jackpot that starts at $100,000 and keeps rolling until one lucky winner matches all five numbers. There are a total of four prize levels and draws take place three times per week, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at approximately 6:17 pm CT. Pick up your tickets before sales end at 6:10 pm on draw nights.
Gopher 5 Results
How to Play
Pick your five favorite numbers between 1 and 47, or check the Quick Pick box and the lottery computer will choose them randomly. Each play costs $1.00.
If you match all five numbers the lottery draws, you take home the jackpot. You can also win a prize by matching two, three, or four numbers.
Keep the fun going with a multi-draw ticket. Play your numbers for up to 14 consecutive draws at a cost of $1.00 per play multiplied by the number of draws. If you choose to enter multiple draws, your ticket will show a date range instead of a single date.
Gopher 5 Prizes and Odds of Winning
Gopher 5 Rules
The table below has the details on the game's four prize levels and chances of winning. Hit the jackpot if you match all five numbers; the top prize starts at a minimum $100,000 and keeps growing with each roll.
Although on your ticket your numbers are printed in numerical order, you can win by matching the drawn numbers in any order - they don't need to be in the exact order the lottery selects them.
Overall odds of a winning any Gopher 5 prize are just 1 in 12.
| Numbers Matched | Prize | Odds of Winning |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Jackpot* | 1 in 1,533,939 |
| 4 | $500 | 1 in 7,304 |
| 3 | $15 | 1 in 178 |
| 2 | $1 | 1 in 13 |
| *The jackpot is a cash prize; if there is more than one winner, it will be divided equally. Overall odds of winning a Gopher 5 prize are approximately 1 in 12. | ||
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