California Fantasy 5 Player Snags $164K Jackpot on a $1 Ticket

A lucky Fantasy 5 player in California just scored a $164,863 jackpot—all from a simple $1 ticket. The winning slip was sold at Coast Market in Wilmington, roughly 25 miles south of downtown L.A. Not a bad return on a single buck.

? The Winning Moment

Thursday’s Nov. 13 drawing delivered all five matching numbers: 6, 10, 17, 23, and 35. Hit all five, and you take home the top prize. Pretty straightforward.

? Quick Fantasy 5 Facts

Here are a few things players love about the game:

• Daily draws every evening after 6:30 p.m. entry cutoff.

• Only $1 per play — easy, simple, and low-pressure.

• Jackpot odds: 1 in 575,757 — so beating them is a serious bragging right.

? Wondering if You Won?

You can check your numbers in a few ways:

• Use the Check-A-Ticket feature on the mobile app.

• Scan your ticket at a California Lottery retailer.

• Review winning numbers on the app or at any retail location.

? Claiming Your Prize

Small wins up to $599 can be cashed at participating retailers. Anything $600 or more? Head to a district office or claim by mail. And don’t forget—you’ve got 180 days from the draw date to collect your winnings.

A $1 ticket turning into over $160K? That’s the kind of California dream everyone can get behind.