Curious about how to play FANTASY 5 in Florida?
We’ll walk you through the basics of the Florida Lottery’s FANTASY 5 game and share some fun ways to enjoy playing. So buckle up, and let’s discover a new world of prizes and lottery possibilities!
Understanding Florida’s FANTASY 5
Cost: $1.00
Top Prize: $100,000
Drawings: Daily at approximately 1:05 PM, ET and 11:15 PM, ET.
Overall odds of winning any prize: 1 in 7.58
FANTASY 5 is a simple and straightforward game. There are two daily drawings: midday and evening. There’s also a chance to win instant cash with EZmatch (for just $1 extra). Match the five winning numbers drawn and you win the FANTASY 5 top prize! Match two, three, or four of the winning numbers to win other cash prizes or a free Quick Pick ticket.
FANTASY 5 Prize Perk: If no one wins the top prize, it “rolls down” to the 4-of-5 and 3-of-5 prize levels! So, you don’t necessarily have to match all five numbers to win the top prize!
Get the latest Florida lottery results and winning numbers for all state games
How to Play FANTASY 5
Choose five numbers from 1–36. You can Quick Pick or choose your own lucky numbers. Five out of 36 numbers will be drawn at random.
The game is called FANTASY 5 because the prize rules are seriously dreamy: If there is no top prize winner, the money in the top prize pool rollllllls down and is shared equally among winners in the 4-of-5 prize level (with a maximum prize of $555 per winner). If the available rolldown exceeds the $555 per winner maximum in the 4-of-5 prize level, the excess funds in the prize pool rolls down and are shared equally among the winners in the 3-of-5 prize level. Pretty sweet, right?
FANTASY 5 Prizes & Odds
There are 4 ways to win a FANTASY 5 prize:
Estimated prize for a single top prize winner. In the event of multiple top prize winners, the top prize is shared based on how many tickets were sold and the number of winners for the same draw. All cash prizes are not determined until the game is closed.
Increase the Fun Factor
Playing FANTASY 5 is anything but boring. Here are some tips to add even more fun✨:
- Play with Friends: Invite your friends, family members or colleagues to form a lottery pool.
- Mix and Match: Experiment with a combination of both your own chosen numbers and Quick Picks. This way, you can have a blend of personal choice and random chance.
- Explore Number Patterns: Look for interesting number patterns or combinations that have personal significance to you. It could be dates of special occasions, favorite numbers or even your favorite athlete’s jersey number. Choose whatever gives you good vibes.
- Celebrate Small Wins: Hey, a win is a win. Even if you don’t match all five, celebrate and appreciate any small wins you get along the way. The more the merrier!
- Share Your Stories: Connect with other lotto lovers, exchange tips and hear inspiring stories.
What’s EZmatch?
Choose EZmatch when you order your Fantasy 5 ticket for a chance to win instant cash. The overall odds of winning an EZmatch prize are 1 in 4.71 with the odds of winning the top prize of $500 being 1 in 84,000.
What are the odds of winning FANTASY 5?
The overall odds of winning any prize in FANTASY 5 are 1 in 7.58. The odds of winning the grand prize are one in 336,792.
You can get the latest lottery results here.
What happens if there’s no winner?
If no one matches all five numbers, the top prize rolls down to the next prize level. It is shared equally among the participants who matched four out of five numbers. There is a maximum prize of $555 per winner. If the available prize exceeds the maximum amount per winner, then the prize continues to roll down to players who matched three out of five numbers.
This article originally appeared on Jackpocket.com and was syndicated by MediaFeed.org
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8 Things You Should Know If You Want to Increase Your Odds of Winning the Lottery
The lottery has captured the imagination of people for years with many wondering how to increase their chances of winning the lottery. Remember, the lottery is a game of chance. These tips are intended to help you better understand your odds and may change how you think about picking your game and numbers.
Here are eight tips to consider when pondering how to increase the odds of winning the lottery.
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When thinking about how to win the lottery, it’s important to remember that each game has different odds of winning. For draw games, this comes down to all the different ways you can combine the numbers available in the game to create your ticket.
For example, a local state lottery game may have better odds of winning a prize than the Powerball. For example, All or Nothing, a Texas favorite, has overall odds 1 in 4.5 while Powerball’s overall odds are 1 in 24.87. The trade off is that the grand prize is smaller with your state lottery compared to the Powerball or Mega Millions. With some research, you can compare the odds of different lottery games in your state to decide what games to play.
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Folks wondering how to increase the chances of winning the lottery could think differently about the numbers you usually pick. Remember: the odds of winning are the same whether you pick your own numbers or go with a random Quick Pick. The difference comes down to how many people you’ll have to share the prize with if you do win.
Many players like to choose their birthday numbers (or other personal dates), but expanding your selections to include random lottery numbers could mean your number combinations are less likely to also be picked by others.
You could try getting a Quick Pick or choosing numbers that aren’t close together and are seemingly unrelated. The odds of winning a prize are the same no matter which numbers-method you choose, but sharing the grand prize if you win may go down because not many players will pick this exact combination of random numbers.
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Lottery pools are another option for lottery players. Pooling your lottery resources with family, friends or co-workers allows you to buy more tickets together and cover more numbers.
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Most states offer various lottery games with different formats and prize structures. When it comes to your local state lotteries, the grand prizes will likely be smaller than multi-state draw games, but the overall odds of winning a prize may be greater. Explore the different games available in your state and find one that aligns with your desired odds and prize opportunities.
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Create a realistic lottery budget you’re comfortable with. The lottery should be fun! And it shouldn’t cost money you can’t afford to lose. Spending more than you planned can be easy, especially with a huge grand prize opportunity. You could factor the costs of your tickets into your monthly entertainment budget. Whatever this approach looks like for you, you’ll enjoy playing so much more if it’s budget-friendly. If the lottery is no longer fun for you, take a break and enjoy other activities.
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Curious about how to increase lottery odds even with a losing ticket? Don’t throw these away just yet if you are playing the state lottery. Many states offer a second-chance drawing for losing tickets giving you a second chance at winning a lottery prize. Check your state’s lottery website to see if there’s a second-chance drawing you can enter.
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The allure of winning a significant sum of money can make people more susceptible to lottery scams and fraud. Be wary of anyone who promises guaranteed winnings in the lottery in exchange for money or your personal information. Legitimate lotteries are run by your state or the Multi-State Lottery Association and do not require up-front payments to claim any prize won.
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There is no guaranteed method of winning the lottery but seeking inspiration from others can provide a new perspective. Looking to lottery communities and finding out how other people pick their numbers can help you keep your number selection fun.
These strategies won’t boost your odds of winning, but they can be a fresh way to select your numbers.
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Most importantly, remember the lottery is a game! Odds are most tickets won’t be winners, and you should always play within your means. Enjoy the excitement of picking your numbers, the company of friends, and the thrill of waiting for the lottery results. It’s a game of chance, and we hope these tips will help you understand the odds.
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Let’s look at the odds of winning lottery prizes for two of America’s favorite lottery games: Powerball and Mega Millions.
Mega Millions
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Top prize: 1 in 302,575,350
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$1 million: 1 in 12,607,306
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$10,000: 1 in 931,001
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$500: 1 in 38,792
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$200: 1 in 14,547
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$10: 1 in 606 and 1 in 693
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$4: 1 in 89
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$2: 1 in 37
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Overall odds of winning a prize: 1 in 24
Powerball
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Top prize: 1 in 292,201,338.00
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$1 million: 1 in 11,688,053.52
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$50,000: 1 in 913,129.18
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$100: 1 in 36,525.17 and 1 in 14,494.11 (two ways to win!)
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$7: 1 in 579.76 and 1 in 701.33 (two ways to win!)
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$4: 1 in 91.98 and 1 in 38.32 (two ways to win!)
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Overall odds of winning a prize: 1 in 24.87
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The lottery is a game of chance. Many theories exist about how to increase your chances of winning. But in reality: it’s all about the luck of the draw.
Enjoy trying your hand at different strategies but remember, at the end of the day, it’s just a game. The important part is that you’re getting in on the fun!
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The odds of winning the Powerball grand prize is 1 in over 292 million. Is there a way to improve those odds? Sadly, no. The odds are what they are.
When participating in Powerball, you can try mixing it up with your numbers approach. If you use Quick Pick, your numbers will be random but not necessarily unique across the tickets in your order.
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People wondering how to increase your odds of winning the lottery sometimes ask about scratch-off games vs draw games.
The odds of winning (especially a top prize) may be lower with some scratch-off tickets than with other draw games. While the prizes won’t match the grand prizes of Powerball or Mega Millions, there may be a greater chance of winning because the overall odds are lower. Consult the game odds on the back of the scratch ticket to compare! For example, the top prize odds are about 1 in 2.5 million for one of the most expensive scratch-off tickets, $20 Million Supreme in Texas ($100) compared to 1 in 302 million for the Mega Millions game ($2).
This article originally appeared on Jackpocket.com and was syndicated by MediaFeed.org.
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