A lottery player struck it lucky on August 28, winning close to $110,000 with a ticket bought at a Publix supermarket in Florida. According to El Nuevo Herald, the winner secured the top prize in the Fantasy 5 evening draw.
The fortunate individual purchased the ticket at the Publix located in the New Smyrna Beach Regional Shopping Center, relying on the computer to randomly select five numbers between 1 and 36. The odds were stacked against him, with a one in 376,992 chance of picking the right combination to claim the grand prize of $109,323. The winning numbers were 2, 18, 22, 28, and 34, as reported.
Florida: A Hotspot for Lottery Enthusiasts
Fantasy 5 draws occur twice daily, and Florida is renowned as the second luckiest state for playing the lottery across the United States. Three stores in Miami further boost these odds.
The Publix at Flagler Park Plaza holds the record as the Miami store with the most prizes awarded, totaling $451 million, making it the fifth most successful in Florida over the past 20 years, as per a Casino.org report. Following closely are the Miami Market, with $297 million in prizes, and the Publix at Quail Roast Shops, with $291 million.
Miami is the leading city nationwide for selling winning lottery tickets, having sold 1,362 tickets totaling $73.6 million. In total, Florida has awarded $9.4 billion in lottery prizes. The report reviewed over 132,000 winning Mega Millions and Powerball tickets.
Recent Lottery Successes in Miami-Dade Area
Recently, the Miami-Dade area has witnessed several significant lottery wins thanks to Fantasy 5. In late May, two Hialeah residents each won over $50,000 in a game draw. One ticket was purchased at the East Hialeah Valero gas station (995 Hialeah Drive) and the other at Publix Sabor on 1290 W. 68th Street.
Understanding Florida's Lottery Scene
What are the odds of winning the Fantasy 5 in Florida?
The odds of winning the top prize in the Fantasy 5 lottery game in Florida are approximately one in 376,992.
Which Miami store has awarded the most lottery prizes?
The Publix at Flagler Park Plaza in Miami has awarded the most lottery prizes, totaling $451 million, making it the fifth most successful in Florida over the past 20 years.
How much has Florida awarded in lottery prizes overall?
Florida has awarded a total of $9.4 billion in lottery prizes.
How often are Fantasy 5 draws conducted?
Fantasy 5 draws are conducted twice daily.