Somebody in Sunrise is sitting on a six-figure lottery win, and the Florida Lottery says they have not stepped forward yet.
A Quick Pick ticket bought at a Publix on W. Oakland Park Boulevard in Sunrise matched all five numbers in Thursday night’s Fantasy 5 drawing, making it the state’s only jackpot winner and worth $120,278.76. The winning combination was 11, 13, 15, 31 and 33, and as of the latest update the ticket is still listed as unclaimed in lottery records.
According to the Florida Lottery, Thursday evening’s top prize Fantasy 5 ticket, a Quick Pick sold at Publix #0239 in Sunrise, is recorded as unclaimed with a cash option value of $120,278.76. The official listing names the retailer and drawing and serves as the state’s record for top prize winners. The file was updated by the Lottery soon after the drawing.
As reported by the Miami Herald, the winning slip was sold at the Sunrise Publix on W. Oakland Park Boulevard and matched the same five numbers. The Herald added local context on how winners in this prize range must redeem their tickets, and shoppers near the store said they were double checking their slips Friday morning, just in case.
How to claim the prize
Prizes between $600 and $1,000,000, including this Fantasy 5 top prize, must be claimed in person at a Florida Lottery district office or, in some cases, by mail. Draw game prizes must be claimed within 180 days, according to the Florida Lottery. For this winner the nearest office is the Miami District Office at 14621 Oak Lane in Miami Lakes, which lists weekday hours as 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and a phone number of 305-364-3080. Appointments may also be made via [email protected]. Winners are advised to sign the back of the ticket, bring valid identification and follow the Lottery’s instructions before collecting a prize.
Publix's recent run of winners
Publix stores have shown up frequently on recent Fantasy 5 retailer listings, a pattern noted in local coverage and the Lottery’s winners file. For example, coverage of a roughly $101,546 Quick Pick win earlier this month highlighted another supermarket shopper who hit it big in Coral Springs. Whether it is sheer ticket volume or pure coincidence, supermarket registers keep producing headline wins.
If you think you hold the winning Sunrise ticket, the Lottery advises validating it with a retailer’s self-check scanner or contacting the Miami District Office to schedule an appointment. The winner resources also recommend signing and securing the ticket immediately and reviewing official guidance before making any big financial moves. In other words, check your pockets.
