Q: How much is the CA Fantasy 5 top prize?
A: Each top prize starts between $60,000 to $80,000. If there are no winners, it gets even bigger. If there’s more than one top prize winner, the jackpot is divided equally among them.
Q: When are CA Fantasy 5 drawings held?
A: Draws take place every day, after the draw entry closes at 6:30 p.m. No sales or ticket validations can take place from 6:30 p.m. to 6:35 p.m., which is when a draw break separates sales during draw periods.
Tickets sold after 6:35 p.m. are ineligible for that night’s draw, but are eligible for the following draw.
Q: How do I claim my Fantasy 5 prize?
A: Collect your prize of up to $599 at any participating Lottery retail location. Collect prizes over $599 at any Lottery District Office or by mail.
Q: How long do I have to claim my CA Fantasy 5 prize?
A: You have 180 days from the date of the draw to claim your prize.
Q: Can a prize for a ticket I bought in California be claimed in another state?
A: No. Your winning ticket must be redeemed in the state where it was purchased.