California Fantasy 5 Prizes & Odds

    Every prize and the odds of winning it on one play.

    Odds of winning any prize: 1 in 9. Prizes that say Varies are pari-mutuel: that prize's winners split a share of the prize pool, so it pays a different amount every drawing.

    Match 5$165KNext jackpotOdds to win: 1 in 575,757
    Match 4VariesOdds to win: 1 in 3,387
    Match 3VariesOdds to win: 1 in 103
    Match 2Free ticketOdds to win: 1 in 10

    California has no state tax on lottery winnings. 24% federal tax is withheld from prizes over $5,000. What a prize pays after taxes

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Answers about California Fantasy 5 prizes and odds

    How much does California Fantasy 5 pay?
    On a $1 play, Match 5 wins the jackpot, an estimated $165,000 (odds 1 in 575,757). Match 4 wins a pari-mutuel prize (1 in 3,387), Match 3 a pari-mutuel prize (1 in 103) and Match 2 a free ticket (1 in 10). Prizes that say Varies are pari-mutuel: that prize's winners split a share of the prize pool, so it pays a different amount every drawing.
    Do you win anything with 2 numbers on California Fantasy 5?
    Yes: Match 2 wins a free Fantasy 5 Quick Pick ticket ($1 value). Fewer than 2 numbers win nothing.
    What are the odds of winning California Fantasy 5?
    The odds of winning any prize are 1 in 9. Match 5 wins the jackpot, an estimated $165,000, odds 1 in 575,757.
    Are California Fantasy 5 winnings taxed?
    California has no state tax on lottery winnings. 24% federal tax is withheld from prizes over $5,000.
    How do you claim California Fantasy 5 winnings?
    Claim a California Lottery prize under $600 at any retailer or a district office and $600 or more at a district office, within 180 days of the drawing. Any prize can be claimed by mail.

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