In a stroke of luck for some Florida lottery enthusiasts, four Fantasy 5 tickets sold at Publix and Winn-Dixie supermarkets snagged top prizes in Saturday's dual drawings, with each ticket winning up to $60,515.
According to El Nuevo Herald, two winning tickets emerged from the midday draw and another two from the evening draw, all featuring Quick Pick numbers, which are automatically selected by the terminal.
The winning numbers in the initial draw were 11, 19, 21, 29, and 35. Two tickets matched these numbers, earning $29,597 each. One was purchased at the Publix on 8680 Coral Way in West Miami-Dade, while the second came from the Publix at 12231 E. Colonial Drive in Orlando.
Later in the day, an even bigger prize was awarded. The combination of 8, 10, 16, 20, and 32 resulted in two more winners, each receiving $60,515.
One of these tickets was sold at the Publix located at 2895 N. Military Trail in West Palm Beach, and the other was bought from a machine at the Winn-Dixie in Palm Bay, Brevard County.
All four winning tickets were Quick Pick selections, meaning the winners did not personally choose the numbers that ultimately brought them their prize.
The lucky individuals must present their tickets to claim their winnings through the Florida Lottery's district offices.
These Fantasy 5 winnings come amid a particularly bustling summer for Florida lottery players. In late July, a ticket sold at a Wawa station in Bradenton captured the $803 million Mega Millions jackpot, with the winner later opting for a $344.2 million cash payout before taxes.
Recent weeks have also seen million-dollar prizes in games like Florida Lotto, Powerball, and the popular scratch-offs.
Among the notable winners is Charles Cuozzo from Kenneth City, who claimed a $2 million top prize from the Scorching Hot 7s scratch-off, as reported by West Orlando News. He chose to receive a lump sum payment of $1,172,000.
The identities of the newest Fantasy 5 winners remain unknown. Florida law stipulates certain lottery winner information is public record, although winners of $250,000 or more can keep their identities confidential for 90 days after claiming their prize.
FAQs About Florida Lottery Wins
How are Quick Pick numbers chosen for lottery tickets?
Quick Pick numbers are selected at random by the lottery terminal, providing players with a set of numbers for their ticket without the need to pick them manually.
Can lottery winners remain anonymous in Florida?
In Florida, lottery winners of $250,000 or more can keep their identities confidential for 90 days after claiming their prize, although certain information is considered public record.