How to Play Fantasy 5
Fantasy 5 is a straightforward daily draw game. You can head over to your nearest California Lottery retailer to buy a ticket if you would like to play. The jackpot starts between $60,000 and $80,000, then rolls over if no one wins, often reaching significantly higher amounts. Unlike other lottery games, Fantasy 5 offers better odds of winning the top prize, approximately 1 in 575,757!
Select your numbers
Once you receive your playslip, you'll need to pick five main numbers between 1 and 39. You can ask for a Quick Pick ticket if you don’t want to choose your numbers. Tick the ‘Advance Play’ box if you want to use the same set of numbers for more than one draw. This feature allows you to enter up to 12 consecutive draws.
Purchase your tickets
Play from just $1 per entry. Draw entry closes at 6:30 PM PT every day, so you should buy your tickets before that time. If you miss the deadline then don't worry, as you will be entered in the draw taking place the following day.
When to check the results?
Results will be published on the Numbers page, shortly after the draws take place. You shouldn’t wait too long before checking the results as you can only claim a prize within 180 days from the draw date.
How to Win
To win the jackpot, all five numbers must match the winning numbers drawn. Additionally, there are smaller prizes for matching 2, 3, or 4 numbers, making it a popular choice for players seeking favorable odds and frequent play opportunities. Go to the Odds and Prizes section to learn more.
