Find out more about Michigan Fantasy 5 by taking a look at these frequently asked questions. You can look through queries about the draw, prizes, playing the game, winning in Michigan or the jackpot.
Fantasy 5 draws take place daily at 7:29pm Eastern Time.
You must purchase tickets by 7:08pm to be entered into that night’s draw. Ticket sales will then resume immediately for the next draw.
To win a prize, you need to match two or more of your chosen numbers to the five winning numbers.
You have one year from the date of the drawing to claim any prizes won in Michigan Fantasy 5. Once this deadline has passed, your prize is worthless and you will not be entitled to anything. The unclaimed money will be transferred to the School Aid Fund.
The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 575,757. The overall odds of winning a prize are 1 in 9.
Prizes over $5,000 are subject to state income tax at 4.25 percent, as well as federal tax.
If you win a prize of $10,000 or more, you are allowed to stay anonymous. You would have to provide your consent before the Michigan Lottery can disclose your identity. If you win a prize under $10,000, your identity may be revealed.
The jackpot starts at $100,000 and keeps growing until it is won.
A man from Oakland County won $924,000 in January 2020 to become the biggest winner in Michigan Fantasy 5 history.
Yes, the jackpot is divided between winners if more than one player matches all the numbers.
