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California Player Wins $80,308 in Fantasy 5 Lottery

11/26/2025

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Summary

Story summary

A California player won $80,308 by matching five numbers in the Fantasy 5 drawing on November 24.
Two winning tickets were sold: one at William Pure Water in San Jose and another at Sundance Liquor in Moreno Valley.
The grand prize resets to an estimated $73,000 for the next drawing.
Nearly 60,000 other tickets won smaller prizes.
The odds of winning the jackpot are one in 575,757.

History

Historical Context

The California Lottery was established following the Lottery Act of 1984, which passed with 58% voter approval. Launched in 1986, the Fantasy 5 game quickly became popular, contributing to over $1 billion in education funding in its first year. Today, the game continues to engage players, with odds of winning the jackpot at one in 575,757, raising ongoing discussions about gambling's impact on state revenue.

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Story summary

A California player won $80,308 by matching five numbers in the Fantasy 5 drawing on November 24.
Two winning tickets were sold: one at William Pure Water in San Jose and another at Sundance Liquor in Moreno Valley.
The grand prize resets to an estimated $73,000 for the next drawing.
Nearly 60,000 other tickets won smaller prizes.
The odds of winning the jackpot are one in 575,757.

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