If you want to know anything about California Fantasy 5, check out the frequently asked questions on this page. The queries cover everything from how draws work to claiming prizes in California.
Fantasy 5 draws in California take place daily just after 6:30pm Pacific Time.
You have right up until the draw takes place to get your entries in, with ticket sales open until 6:30pm. There is then a short draw break until sales reopen at 6:35pm.
Yes. Match two or more numbers and you’ll win a prize in Fantasy 5. You’ll need all five to win the jackpot.
If you win a prize on Fantasy 5, you have 180 days from the draw date to come forward.
The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 575,757. The overall odds of winning a prize are 1 in 9.
There are no state taxes on lottery prizes in California.
You won’t be able to stay anonymous if you win a prize. Californian law dictates that your full name can be disclosed, along with the name and location of the retailer that sold the winning ticket.
The grand prize starts somewhere between $60,000 and $80,000.
There is no limit to how high the jackpot can go, as t will keep rolling until at least one player matches all the numbers. The jackpot has been known to go as high as $935,000.
