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Fantasy 5 players win a half-million dollars in California. See where tickets sold

Five Fantasy 5 tickets sold in California won $502,513 in jackpots from Saturday, April 25, to Monday, May 4.

A ticket sold at a US Gasoline and Food Mart at 23900 Avalon Blvd. in Carson won $180,184 on April 30, the lottery said. Carson is about 20 miles south of downtown Los Angeles.

Where were other winning Fantasy 5 tickets sold?

Four other players won Fantasy 5 jackpots in the past week.

  • A ticket sold at Chevron at 5500 Telegraph Ave. in Oakland won $173,880 on April 28.
  • A ticket sold at El Sumeri Market at 6132 Terminal Ave. in Riverbank won $36,979 on May 1.
  • A ticket sold at 76 Gas Station at 3426 N. Dinuba Blvd. in Visalia won $36,979 on May 1.
  • A ticket sold at 76 Gas Station at 8755 W. 3rd St. in Los Angeles won $74,491 on May 2.

What is the Fantasy 5 jackpot now?

The jackpot is an estimated $313,000 for the next drawing Tuesday, May 5, 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 State 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 Tuesday, May 5, 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.

This story was originally published May 5, 2026 at 7:38 AM with the headline "Fantasy 5 players win a half-million dollars in California. See where tickets sold."

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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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