A single Quick Pick sold at the Publix at The Harbor Shops in Fort Lauderdale turned Monday evening’s Fantasy 5 drawing into a one-ticket show, matching all five numbers and standing as the only jackpot winner among the state’s draw games that night. The winning slip will move through the Florida Lottery’s prize-claim system before the lucky player sees a dime.
Ticket, Numbers and Prize
The winning Quick Pick, sold at the Publix on Cordova Road, is worth about $116,753, according to the Miami Herald. The Associated Press reported the Fantasy 5 evening draw numbers for Monday’s game as 5, 7, 11, 14 and 34, which lined up perfectly with that ticket. Under Florida Lottery rules, the winner must validate the slip with the agency before collecting the payout.
Publix Keeps Turning Up on Winner Lists
Publix stores across South Florida keep finding their way into lottery headlines, repeatedly appearing as the retailers behind recent Fantasy 5 and other jackpot tickets in local coverage. For example, a Quick Pick sold at an Oakland Park Publix produced a six-figure Fantasy 5 payday earlier this month. The run of wins has some shoppers double-checking old slips and some clerks eyeing those Quick Pick sales a little more closely.
How Winners Claim Prizes
Florida Lottery rules give draw-game winners 180 days from the date of the winning drawing to claim their money, and mid-range prizes are handled at district offices rather than at retail counters, according to the Lottery’s Help Center. The agency’s office directory lists district locations and typical weekday hours for South Florida players, and winners can use that page to find the nearest office and contact details at lottery offices.
