A South Florida resident received an unexpected surprise this week by winning over $17,000 in the well-known Florida Lottery game, Fantasy 5. The winning ticket from the Monday midday drawing was sold at a grocery store with a strong Latin presence in Hialeah, adding another tale of luck to this Miami-Dade County community.
The ticket was purchased at the Fresco y Más supermarket, located at 6500 W. Fourth Ave, matching the winning numbers 7, 8, 18, 23, and 26. As confirmed on the Florida Lottery's website, the exact prize amount is $17,273.51—a significant sum that, while not in the millions, can certainly impact the life of the fortunate player.
The winner's identity has not yet been disclosed, but it is anticipated that they will claim their prize at one of the state lottery's district offices in the coming days. The deadline for claiming the prize is 180 days from the draw date.
A Closer Look at Fantasy 5
Fantasy 5 is among the Florida Lottery's most favored games, celebrated for its straightforwardness. Participants win the top prize by correctly guessing all five randomly selected numbers. Additionally, smaller rewards are available for matching two, three, or four numbers, along with free Quick Pick tickets. If no one matches all five numbers in a drawing, the prize pool is distributed among those who have matched four or three numbers, making it one of the most accessible and popular state lottery options.
Recent Winning Streak in Miami-Dade
This isn't the first instance in recent months of a Miami-Dade resident striking it lucky with this game of chance. About 20 days ago, another South Florida resident won $58,061.45 with a Fantasy 5 ticket purchased at Discount Food Stop, a grocery store in the northeastern part of the county near Biscayne Boulevard. In March, a winning Fantasy 5 ticket was bought at the Sunflex gas station in Kendall, yielding a prize of $54,966.41. Similarly, in October last year, a ticket purchased at El Palacio supermarket in Little Havana won over $50,000.
Since its inception, the Florida Lottery has allocated billions of dollars to the state’s educational system, a portion of which is directly funded by ticket sales like those from Fantasy 5.
Understanding the Impact of Fantasy 5 Wins
How does Fantasy 5 benefit the education system in Florida?
The Florida Lottery contributes a portion of its revenue, including sales from Fantasy 5 tickets, to the state's educational system, supporting various programs and initiatives.
What is the deadline to claim a Fantasy 5 prize?
Winners have 180 days from the draw date to claim their Fantasy 5 prize at a state lottery district office.
Where was the recent winning Fantasy 5 ticket purchased in Hialeah?
The latest winning Fantasy 5 ticket in Hialeah was purchased at the Fresco y Más supermarket located at 6500 W. Fourth Ave.