Fantasy 5 needs no introduction for repeating Michigan Lottery customers. The game is easy to play and has high jackpots that seem to pay out often each month.
For example, the game paid out two jackpot takeouts two consecutive days in a row. One was an online purchase from an individual in Paw Paw, which paid out $282,591. The other prize was almost immediately paid out too, from a Joes Bar retailer in Alpena worth $100,000.
Game Details
Starting Jackpot: $100,000
Availability: Michigan Only
Purchasing Options: Online and In-Store
Ticket Cost: $1.00
Drawing Schedule: Daily at 7:29 p.m.
Hitting the Jackpot
The odds to win a jackpot prize in Fantasy 5 are one in 575,757. The fact that two winners won on consecutive days is outstanding.
Even more impressive is the fact that the jackpot did not even have time to build up any after the previous drawing. The $100,000 is the set amount after each jackpot draw, so the second winner won instantly after the previous draw.
How to Play
Players will select five numbers ranging from one to 39. Additional features such as the Double Play might add more winning opportunities.
Double play will use the same numbers instantly for a second drawing. The jackpot for this second draw is $110,000.
The second add-on to check out is EZmatch. This will use a specific number awarded at the time of the draw, which you must match to win a prize. The prizes range up to $500.
Odds, Price, and Prizes
Odds will vary here, with winning a prize favored one in nine. If you decide to add features or buy another ticket, the odds will slightly change.
The EZMatch prize, for example, has the best chance of winning one in five. Purchasing a second ticket is a great opportunity to up the odds a bit, but only if your budget can afford the risk.
The regular draw shows prize amounts of $1, $10, $100, and the current jackpot at the time of the draw. The Double Play showcases the same odds as the regular draw, but the prize amounts have been doubled ($2, $20, $200).
Below are the EZmatch prizes and odds:
Prize Odds
$500 1:84,000
$250 1:42,000
$100 1:14,000
$50 1:4,942
$20 1:2,100
$15 1:1,293
$10 1:132
$5 1:280
$4 1:77
$3 1:14
$2 1:10