Florida ranks as the second luckiest state in the United States for lottery enthusiasts, and within Miami, there are three specific stores that significantly boost your chances of hitting the jackpot. According to a report by Casino.org, the Publix located in Flagler Park Plaza stands out as Miami’s top lottery prize distributor, having awarded a staggering $451 million in winnings over the last two decades. This makes it the fifth most successful location in Florida.
Following closely are Miami Market, which has paid out a total of $297 million, and the Publix at Quail Roast Shops, distributing $291 million in prizes. Miami itself holds the title for selling the most winning lottery tickets nationwide, totaling 1,362 tickets that amount to $73.6 million. Across Florida, lottery prizes have amassed a total of $9.4 billion.
The report's analysis included over 132,000 winning tickets from Mega Millions and Powerball games. Recently, Miami-Dade County has been the backdrop for several notable lottery victories, particularly in the Fantasy 5 game. At the end of May, two Hialeah residents each won over $50,000 in a draw. These winning tickets were purchased at East Hialeah Valero gas station (995 Hialeah Drive) and Publix Sabor, located at 1290 W. 68th Street.
In late June, another lucky Fantasy 5 ticket worth $118,145.65 was sold at a Publix supermarket. This winning ticket, drawn on a Friday night, was bought at the Tropicaire Shopping Plaza, situated at 7805 SW 40th Street.
Lottery Winning Insights in Miami
Which store in Miami has awarded the most lottery prizes?
The Publix at Flagler Park Plaza in Miami has awarded the most lottery prizes, with a total of $451 million in winnings.
How much has Miami contributed to Florida's total lottery earnings?
Miami has sold 1,362 winning lottery tickets, contributing $73.6 million to Florida's total lottery earnings.
What recent lottery wins have occurred in Miami-Dade County?
Recently, two residents of Hialeah won over $50,000 each in a Fantasy 5 draw, and another ticket worth $118,145.65 was sold in the area.