Luck has smiled once again on a South Florida resident, this time through the Fantasy 5 lottery, a game that continues to reward Floridians with substantial cash prizes. A jackpot-winning ticket from the Florida Lottery's Fantasy 5 game has made one player fortunate, thanks to a purchase made at Discount Food Stop, a grocery store situated in northeast Miami-Dade County at 10801 NE 13th Avenue, near Biscayne Boulevard.
The draw took place at noon on Friday, awarding a significant prize of $58,061.45 before taxes. The lucky numbers that turned this ticket into a small fortune were: 15, 16, 21, 32, and 36. While the identity of the winner remains unknown, the Florida Lottery reminds participants that to claim the top Fantasy 5 prize, they must visit one of its district offices, even though the ticket can be validated at any authorized retailer. The deadline for claiming the prize is 180 days from the draw date.
A Streak of Wins in Miami-Dade
This is not the first time in recent months that a resident of the county has struck it lucky with this game of chance. Back in March, another Fantasy 5 winning ticket was purchased at the Sunflex gas station in Kendall, securing a prize of $54,966.41. The winning numbers for that draw were: 3, 12, 15, 16, and 20.
Similarly, last October, a ticket bought at El Palacio supermarket in Little Havana won over $50,000. Those winning numbers were 3, 7, 12, 26, and 36. Fantasy 5 is a pari-mutuel game where players win the top prize by matching five out of five drawn numbers, regardless of order.
In addition to the grand prize, smaller rewards are given for matching two, three, or four numbers, along with free Quick Pick tickets. If no player matches all five numbers in a drawing, the prize pool is divided among those who matched four or three numbers, making this game one of the more accessible and popular options in the state lottery system.
How to Check if You're a Winner
The Florida Lottery offers several ways for players to verify if their ticket is a winner. One of the quickest methods is to download the official mobile app, which allows players to scan the ticket’s barcode. Alternatively, they can check directly on the website or by calling the customer service number. Meanwhile, the new winner from northeast Miami-Dade has the chance to claim their prize and join the growing list of Floridians who have turned a simple ticket into a significant sum of money. And who knows... maybe the next lucky winner is reading this right now.
FAQs About Florida's Fantasy 5 Lottery
How can I claim my Fantasy 5 prize?
To claim the top Fantasy 5 prize, you must visit one of the Florida Lottery's district offices. Tickets can be validated at any authorized retailer, but claiming the prize must be done at the office within 180 days of the draw.
What happens if no one wins the top prize in a Fantasy 5 draw?
If no player matches all five numbers, the prize pool is distributed among those who matched four or three numbers, providing more opportunities for players to win smaller prizes.
What are some past winning numbers in Miami-Dade?
In March, winning numbers included 3, 12, 15, 16, and 20. In October, another winning set was 3, 7, 12, 26, and 36, both resulting in significant prizes for Miami-Dade residents.