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Fantasy 5 players split $180,000 jackpot in California. Where were tickets sold?

Two Fantasy 5 players in California won $91,349 each by hitting the grand prize, lottery officials say.

The tickets matched five winning numbers in the drawing Saturday, Nov. 22, the California State Lottery said.

Where were winning Fantasy 5 tickets sold in California?

The lucky tickets were sold at Best Tobacconist at 2811 Washington Ave., Suite 109, in Murrieta, which is about an 80-mile drive southeast from Los Angeles, and a 7-Eleven store at 14502 Goldenwest St. in Westminster, which is about a 30-mile drive southeast from Los Angeles, the lottery said.

What were winning numbers in Saturday’s drawing?

The winning numbers were 9, 11, 21, 31 and 35, the site said.

More than 70,000 other Fantasy 5 tickets sold in California also won prizes ranging from free plays to $350, the lottery said.

Fantasy 5 jackpot resets

The grand prize now resets to an estimated $65,000 for the next drawing Sunday, Nov. 23, lottery officials said.

How can I play Fantasy 5 lottery game? What to know

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.

When is next Fantasy 5 drawing?

Drawings take place daily after the draw entry closes at 6:30 p.m.

The next Fantasy 5 drawing will be Sunday, Nov. 23, after 6:30 p.m.

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.

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Don Sweeney
The Sacramento Bee
Don Sweeney has been a newspaper reporter and editor in California for more than 35 years. He is a service reporter based at The Sacramento Bee.
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