Two Fantasy 5 players in California split the jackpot to win $160,000 each, lottery officials say.
Both tickets matched five winning numbers in the drawing Tuesday, Nov. 11, the California Lottery said.
One lucky ticket was sold at Cravings in Chino, which is about a 35-mile drive east from downtown Los Angeles, and the other at International Wine & Liquor in Newhall, which is about a 35-mile drive northwest from downtown Los Angeles.
The winning numbers were 4, 5, 20, 34 and 35, the site said.
Fantasy 5 jackpot resets
The grand prize now resets to an estimated $71,000 for the next drawing Wednesday, Nov. 12, lottery officials said.
More than 90,000 other Fantasy 5 tickets sold in California also won prizes ranging from free plays to $394, the lottery said.
What to know about Fantasy 5
To score a jackpot in Fantasy 5, a player must match all five winning numbers.
The odds of scoring the jackpot prize are 1 in 575,757.
Tickets can be bought for $1 on the day of the drawing.
Drawings take place daily after the draw entry closes at 6:30 p.m.
How can I check to see if I won?
Here are four ways to tell if you’re a Fantasy 5 winner:
- Look on the California Lottery website to see winning numbers and prizes.
- Download the California Lottery mobile app to see winning numbers.
- Scan your ticket using the Check-A-Ticket feature on the lottery app.
- Use the Check-A-Ticket machine at a California Lottery retail location.
How do I claim my prize?
If you win, you can claim your prize of up to $599 at any participating lottery retailer, according to the California Lottery.
Prizes of $600 or higher can be collected at any California Lottery district office or by mail.
You have 180 days from the date of the winning drawing to claim your prize, lottery officials said.
Many people can gamble or play games of chance without harm. However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.
If you or a loved one shows signs of gambling addiction, you can seek help by calling the national gambling hotline at 1-800-522-4700 or visiting the National Council on Problem Gambling website.
Don Sweeney
The Sacramento Bee
Don Sweeney has been a newspaper reporter and editor in California for more than 25 years. He has been a real-time reporter based at The Sacramento Bee since 2016.
