Luck smiled on Miami once again. A winning ticket for the Fantasy 5 lottery draw from the Florida Lottery, worth $118,145.65, was sold at a Publix supermarket.
The winning ticket corresponds to the drawing on Friday night and was purchased at the establishment located in the Tropicaire Shopping Plaza, at 7805 SW 40th Street.
The winning numbers were: 2, 8, 18, 23, and 29.
It was not the only stroke of luck over the weekend in South Florida, as confirmed by gaming authorities.
In the drawing on Saturday afternoon, another player matched all five numbers and won a prize of $57,418.82.
In this case, the ticket was sold at a Chevron gas station located at 1684 NW 27th Avenue, Miami.
So far, none of the winners have claimed their prize, according to the official website of the Florida Lottery. The lucky winners have 180 days from the date of the draw to do so.
Hialeah, also fortunate
The Miami-Dade area has been the setting for several significant prizes in recent weeks thanks to Fantasy 5.
At the end of May, two residents of Hialeah won over $50,000 each in a lottery draw for the game.
One of the tickets was purchased at the East Hialeah Valero gas station (995 Hialeah Drive) and the other at Publix Sabor, located at 1290 W. 68th Street.
At the end of April, another player from the city won $17,273.51 with a ticket purchased at the Fresco y Más supermarket, located at 6500 W. Fourth Avenue.
About Fantasy 5
Fantasy 5 is one of the most popular games of the Florida Lottery.
Players must select five numbers from 1 to 36, and if they match all of them, they win the jackpot. If no one wins, the pot is distributed among those who have matched four or three numbers.
Frequently Asked Questions about Florida Lottery Prizes and the Fantasy 5 Game
How much time do the winners have to claim their Fantasy 5 prize?
The winners have 180 days from the date of the draw to claim their prize. This applies to any amount won in the Florida Lottery's Fantasy 5 game. Winners are advised to check their tickets as soon as possible to avoid missing the opportunity to claim their prize.
Where was the winning ticket of $118,145.65 sold in Miami?
The winning ticket for the Fantasy 5 draw, valued at $118,145.65, was sold at a Publix supermarket located in the Tropicaire Shopping Plaza in Westchester, Miami. The exact address is 7805 SW 40th Street.
What were the winning numbers of the Fantasy 5 drawing in Miami?
The winning numbers of the Fantasy 5 drawing that took place Friday night in Miami were: 2, 8, 18, 23, and 29. These numbers made one lucky winner $118,145.65 richer.
What other prizes have been recently won in the Miami-Dade area with Fantasy 5?
In recent weeks, several players in Miami-Dade have won significant prizes. For instance, two residents of Hialeah each won over $50,000 at the end of May. Additionally, in April, a player in Hialeah won $17,273.51. These prizes reflect the popularity and success of the Fantasy 5 game in this area.
What is Fantasy 5 and how is it played?
Fantasy 5 is a game from the Florida Lottery where players must select five numbers from 1 to 36. If they match all the numbers, they win the jackpot. If no one wins, the prize pool is distributed among those who have matched four or three numbers. This game is popular for its simplicity and the opportunity to win significant prizes with a small investment.
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