Fantasy 5
Fantasy 5 is a fast-paced California lottery game where it only takes two matches to receive a free ticket and three matches to win a prize. The largest Fantasy 5 prize ever won was $729,505, scooped by one lucky player on February 13, 1992.
Players choose five lucky numbers from 1 to 39. Each play costs $1, and if you play $5 or more on one ticket you'll get a Fantasy 5 - 2nd Chance code for an extra chance to win.
Drawings take place daily immediately after ticket sales close at 6:30 PM PT.
After each draw, check the Fantasy 5 winning numbers page to see if you're a winner!
How to Play Fantasy 5
- Pick up a Fantasy 5 playslip and pick five numbers from 1 to 39. Alternatively, you can choose Quick Pick to play with randomly generated numbers.
- You can play up to five times per payslip. You also have the option to play your lucky numbers in up to 12 consecutive draws using one playslip - simply mark the Advance Play box.
- Each play costs $1. Your ticket is your receipt, so make sure you check that your numbers are accurate and sign the back of the ticket.
What is Fantasy 5 - Second Chance?
If you play $5 or more on one ticket, you'll get a Fantasy 5 – 2nd Chance code printed on your ticket, giving you an extra chance to win thousands of dollars each week.
Submit your 2nd Chance codes for a chance to win in a drawing for three $10,000 prizes and twelve $1,000 prizes each week! Each code is valid for one draw. The code is valid for 180 days from the date of purchase.
The entry deadline is Saturday at 11:59 PM PT. Drawings are held within five business days of the deadline.
You must be 18 or older to play Fantasy 5 - 2nd Chance. The odds of winning a prize depend on the total number of codes entered and the total number of entries each player submits. Players are eligible for a chance to win one prize per drawing.
Chances of Winning
| Numbers Matched | Odds of Winning | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 of 5 (Jackpot) | 1 in 575,757 | ||
| 4 of 5 | 1 in 3,387 | ||
| 3 of 5 | 1 in 103 | ||
| 2 of 5 | 1 in 10 | ||
| Overall odds of winning: 1 in 9 | |||
Fantasy 5 FAQs
Are prizes taxed? All prizes over $599 are subject to federal taxes, but there are no state or local taxes on winnings.
What happens to the money spent on Fantasy 5 tickets? The California State Lottery says that for every dollar spent by players, 95 cents is returned to the community via player prizes, investment in education, and retailer compensation.
How long do I have to claim a prize? You have 180 days from the draw date to claim your winnings. Free tickets must also be claimed within 180 days of the draw.
What happens if a prize is not claimed in time? If a jackpot is not claimed within 180 days from the draw date, the unclaimed winnings are distributed to CA public schools.
How to Claim a Prize
If you're lucky enough to win a Fantasy 5 prize, make sure you claim it correctly to ensure you get your winnings! You've got 180 days from the draw date to claim.
For prizes $599 and below:
You can simply take your winning ticket to a CA lottery retailer and receive your cash immediately.
Or, download and print a claim form and mail it with your signed winning ticket to:
California Lottery
730 North 10th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
For prizes $600 and above:
Download and print a claim form and take it plus your winning ticket to a CA Lottery District Office.
Alternatively, mail the claim form along with your signed winning ticket to:
California Lottery
730 North 10th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
Free play tickets:
Simply take your winning ticket to a CA lottery retailer to get your free play. You need to claim your free play ticket within 180 days of the date of the winning draw.