California Fantasy 5 Results

How to Play

To play California Fantasy 5, purchase a ticket for $1 per play. Select 5 numbers from 1 to 39 using a playslip or choose Quick Pick for randomly generated numbers. Match all 5 numbers to win the top prize, which starts between $60,000 and $80,000 and increases if there are no jackpot winners.

Step-by-Step Playing Instructions:

Step 1: Select Your Numbers

• Choose 5 numbers from 1 to 39 on a playslip, OR
• Request "Quick Pick" and let the random number generator select your 5 numbers automatically

Step 2: Pay for Your Ticket

• Each play costs $1
• Pay at any participating California Lottery retailer
• Your playslip becomes your official ticket and receipt

Step 3: Know the Draw Times

• Drawings occur every day after entry closes at 6:30 PM Pacific Time
• Sales are suspended briefly from 6:30 PM to 6:35 PM for the draw
• Tickets purchased after 6:35 PM are eligible for the next day's drawing

Step 4: Understand Prize Tiers Fantasy 5 offers four different ways to win by matching different numbers of balls:

Overall Odds: 1 in 9 of winning any prize

Step 5: Check Your Results

• Visit calottery.com to see winning numbers
• Download the California Lottery mobile app and scan your ticket using the "Check-A-Ticket" feature
• Use ticket scanning machines at participating retail locations
• Winning numbers are posted shortly after the daily 6:30 PM draw

Prize Details:

Top Prize (Jackpot):

• Starts between $60,000 and $80,000
• Grows larger if there are no winners in a given draw
• Rolls over to the next drawing when unclaimed
• If multiple players win the jackpot, the prize is divided equally among all winners
• Pari-mutuel prize based on ticket sales

Second and Third Prizes:

• These are pari-mutuel prizes that vary with each draw
• Prize amounts depend on total ticket sales and the number of winners in each tier
• Typical ranges shown above, but actual prizes can be higher or lower

Free Play Prize:

• Match 2 of 5 numbers to receive a free Fantasy 5 ticket
• Use your winning ticket to redeem a free play at any retailer
• Free play ticket is valid for the next available drawing

Play Options:

• Quick Pick: Let the terminal randomly select all 5 numbers for you
• Advance Play: Mark the Advance Play box on your playslip to play the same numbers for up to 12 consecutive draws with a single purchase
  • Saves time and ensures you never miss a drawing
  • Your selected numbers remain active across multiple days

Prize Claim Information:

• Prizes up to $599: Redeem at any participating California Lottery retailer
• Prizes $600 and above: Must be claimed at a California Lottery District Office or by mail with completed claim form
• Claim Deadline: You have 180 days from the date of the draw to claim your Fantasy 5 prize
• Free Plays: Redeem at any retailer for your next Fantasy 5 ticket

Additional Features:

• No bonus numbers or multipliers to worry about
• Simple 5-number format makes it easy to play
• Daily drawings provide frequent opportunities to win
• Lower overall price point ($1) makes it accessible for casual players
• Growing jackpots when unclaimed create excitement and larger prizes

Entry Deadline: Daily entry closes at 6:30 PM Pacific Time. A brief sales blackout occurs from 6:30 PM to 6:35 PM while the drawing is conducted. Any tickets purchased after 6:35 PM are automatically entered into the following day's drawing.

Number Configuration:

• Main Numbers Range: 1-39
• Bonus Range: N/A
• Main Numbers Drawn: 5
• Bonus Numbers Drawn: 0