One Fantasy 5 ticket bought at a neighborhood store in El Sobrante has turned into a $356,320 payday for one very lucky player. The slip matched all five numbers in yesterday’s draw: 2, 12, 20, 30, and 34, making it the only top-prize winner in California that night. The winner now has 180 days from the draw date to claim the cash.
According to the California Lottery, yesterday's Fantasy 5 draw produced those winning numbers and shows a single top-prize ticket worth $356,320. The Lottery’s Fantasy 5 page also notes the game is held daily after a 6:30 PM sales cutoff, and it listed the next draw’s estimated top prize at about $82,000.
The lucky ticket was sold at Hilltop Food Mart, 4251 Hilltop Dr. in El Sobrante, as reported by The Mercury News. That report also points out this isn’t the first brush with big money for the corner store: it previously sold a $5 million scratcher in September 2019. Staff at Hilltop Food Mart could not be reached for comment.
How to claim your prize
For anyone holding a potential winner, the process depends on the amount. Prizes of $599 and under can be cashed at any participating Lottery retailer. Winnings of $600 and above must be claimed at a California Lottery district office or by mail. Winners are advised to sign the back of the ticket, keep it secure, and remember that draw-game tickets must be postmarked or received by Lottery offices within 180 days of the draw, per the California Lottery.
A busy spring for Fantasy 5 winners
This latest win lands in the middle of a busy spring for Fantasy 5 payouts across California, with recent top-prize tickets popping up at small delis, gas stations and local markets. A recent May winners recap highlighted how low-key, everyday purchases sometimes turn into serious money.
If you think you might be holding the El Sobrante winner, sign the back, stash it somewhere safe, and double-check the numbers on the California Lottery website or mobile app. Hilltop Food Mart’s listed address is 4251 Hilltop Dr. in El Sobrante.
