Get the answers to FAQs about Florida Fantasy 5, from how draws work to how to claim prizes. Select any of the sections to bring up questions about the game.
Fantasy 5 draws take place twice every day in Florida.
Draws are held at 1:05pm and 11:15pm Eastern Time.
You have to buy your tickets by 12:45 pm (for the midday draw) or 10:55pm (for the evening draw) on draw days, otherwise you’ll have to wait for the next one.
You need to match at least two of the five winning numbers to get a prize.
You win a free ticket if you match two Fantasy 5 numbers, and prizes increase in value as you match more, up to the jackpot of around $200,000.
All prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the draw taking place.
The overall odds of winning a prize are 1 in 7.58. Your chances of winning the jackpot are 1 in 376,992.
There are no state taxes on lottery prizes in Florida.
No, you cannot remain anonymous if you win a prize. According to state law, your name, city of residence and prize amount must all be shared with anyone who requests that information.
The jackpot is estimated to be around $200,000 and has to be won in every draw. If nobody matches all the numbers, the prize money rolls down to winners in the Match 4 prize.
If the jackpot rolls down, the maximum that can go winners in the second tier is $555. The rest of the money will be diverted to players matching three numbers.
