One fortunate Detroit local was able to win big, all from the comfort of their home. This Michigan Lottery player purchased a Fantasy 5 ticket online through the Michigan Lottery website.
Once the draw commenced, the player was notified that they won the current jackpot of $482,417. Below you can see just how to play online and what you can do to potentially win big.
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.
How to Play
Fantasy 5 is one of the most popular lottery games out there for the Michigan Lottery. Players have to select five numbers ranking from one and 39. Other features, such as Double Play, could spark more winning opportunities.
For that feature alone, you would play the same exact numbers for an instant second drawing. The jackpot will always be $110,000 for that feature.
The other addition to add on your ticket is EZmatch. This prints out a specific number, which is given at the time of the draw, that you must match in order to win a prize. The prizes will vary up to $500 for this add-on.
Odds, Price, and Prizes
Odds range slightly different for Fantasy 5, with prizes usually favored to win one in nine. The odds are going to change slightly if you decide to add more features or buy another ticket.
The EZ Match prize shows off the best odds, at one in five. Purchasing a second ticket or two is a good chance to increase your odds at winning, but only do so if your budget will allow the increase in money spent.
The regular drawing features prizes of $1, $10, $100, and then the current jackpot at the time of purchasing your ticket. The Double Play uses the same exact odds as the regular draw, but the prize amounts have doubled ($2, $20, $200) except for the jackpot, of course.
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 |
If Fantasy 5 is not your cup of tea, there are plenty of other exciting games, so make sure you check around over at Michigan Lottery.