FAQ for Fantasy 5
These FAQ entries cover the questions players most often ask about Fantasy 5, which makes this page a quicker reference than digging through longer rule or results pages.
Focus on practical questions that affect everyday play, prize claims, and common misunderstandings.
- Fantasy 5 draws on Both.
- This game supports up to 5 draws per ticket purchase where available.
- The published game setup references 1 drawing machine.
- Fantasy 5 is categorized here as a lotto game.
- Recent game data for this page includes a listed jackpot, which signals that jackpot tracking is part of this game profile.
Related pages: results, how to play, statistics, rules, prizes and payouts, and FAQ.
How much is the top prize for California Fantasy 5?
A top prize for California Fantasy 5 starts between $60,000 to $80,000. If there are no winners, the prize amount keeps on rolling. If there are more than one top prize winners the jackpot is equally divided among them.
When are the California Fantasy 5 draws held?
The Fantasy 5 drawings are held everyday after the entry closes at 6:30 p.m. No sales or validation of tickets can take place from 6:30 p.m. to 6:35 p.m., which is when a draw break separates sales during draw periods.
Are the Fantasy 5 winnings taxed?
Prizes over $599 are subject to federal taxes. No local or state taxes are levied on the winnings.
How much time do I have to claim my Fantasy 5 prize?
You only have 180 days from the date of the draw to claim your Daily Derby winnings. Even free tickets are to be claimed within 180 days of the draw.
Can the prize for the ticket I bought in California be claimed in any other State?
No, your winning ticket is redeemed only in the state where it was purchased.
