A lucky lottery player in Arizona has won the top prize in the Fantasy 5 jackpot game. But surprisingly, no one has come forward to claim the money yet. This winning ticket was bought at Cobblestone Auto Spa on 616 W. Baseline Road in Tempe. The winning numbers from Tuesday’s draw were 4, 5, 20, 32, and 40.
Where Was the Ticket Bought?
The jackpot ticket was purchased from a store called Cobblestone Auto Spa in Tempe. It matched all five numbers drawn on Tuesday, which means the person who bought it has won the grand prize. But as of now, the winner hasn’t come forward.
How Much Time Does the Winner Have?
According to lottery rules in Arizona, winners have 180 days (about six months) to claim their prize. So, whoever won needs to act quickly or they may lose this golden chance to collect their cash.
What Are the Chances of Winning?
The odds of winning the Fantasy 5 jackpot are 1 in 750,000. That means it’s very rare and very lucky to get all five numbers right. Winning is a big deal, and it doesn’t happen every day.
Someone Else Also Won Recently
This isn’t the only recent win. Just last Thursday, another Fantasy 5 ticket hit the jackpot. That ticket was sold in Coolidge and won a much bigger amount – $473,000. This happened because after someone wins, the jackpot resets to $50,000. So Thursday’s winner got almost nine times more than Tuesday’s.
What is Fantasy 5?
Fantasy 5 is a daily lottery game run by the Arizona Lottery. You can buy a ticket for just $1 from over 3,000 locations across the state. Every day, five numbers are drawn. If your ticket matches all five, you win the jackpot.
Other Unclaimed Lottery Wins
In another case, a Powerball player who bought a ticket while picking up drinks from a liquor store is also sitting on a winning ticket worth $50,000. And there’s more – the Illinois Lottery is looking for a person who bought a $1 million Powerball ticket in Melrose Park. This draw happened on December 21, 2024. If no one claims it soon, the prize money will not be handed out.
Lump Sum or Annuity – What Should Winners Choose?
Once someone wins, they need to decide how they want the money. They can either take all the cash at once (called a lump sum) or receive it in parts over a number of years (called annuity).
A lump sum gives you all the money at once, and you can clear your taxes in one go. An annuity gives you a steady income every year, but you might lose more in taxes over time. It’s important to think carefully before making this decision.
Winning the lottery is a dream for many people, and for a few lucky ones, it becomes a reality. But to enjoy that dream, the winners must come forward in time. The clock is ticking for the Arizona Fantasy 5 winner, and if they don’t act fast, they may lose their big prize. Lotteries may seem like just a game, but claiming your prize is serious business. Whether it’s Fantasy 5 or Powerball, keeping your ticket safe and checking the results regularly could change your life forever.
