Someone in Coral Gables turned a quick 7‑Eleven stop into a five-figure Fantasy 5 score on Monday, walking away with the lone big-money ticket in the Florida Lottery’s statewide draws. The midday Fantasy 5 play matched all five winning numbers for a payout of $58,526, pending validation under state lottery rules.
According to the Miami Herald, the ticket was sold at the 7‑Eleven on SW Eighth Street in Coral Gables and matched the Fantasy 5 midday numbers 9, 12, 17, 32 and 34. The Herald reports that Monday’s ticket was the only top prize among the major draw games that night, with reporter David J. Neal citing information from Florida Lottery officials.
How to claim a Fantasy 5 win of this size
Prizes between $600 and $1,000,000 must be claimed in person at a Florida Lottery district office, and draw-game prizes have to be claimed within 180 days of the draw, according to the Florida Lottery's winner guide. Winners are instructed to sign the back of the ticket, fill out a Winner Claim Form, and bring acceptable identification along with any required tax documentation when they visit a district office.
The Miami district office listed by the Lottery is in Miami Lakes at the Florida Lottery district offices list. The office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and players can call (305) 364-3080 or email [email protected] to confirm hours or set an appointment.
Big neighborhood wins keep coming from everyday spots
Florida’s bigger wins routinely pop up at unremarkable neighborhood spots, from supermarkets to corner gas stations, rather than glitzy casinos or tourist hubs. In another recent example, Hoodline reported on a Fort Lauderdale Publix that produced a lone Fantasy 5 jackpot, highlighted in its coverage of the Fort Lauderdale Publix jackpot, showing the same pattern in South Florida. For the Coral Gables 7‑Eleven that sold Monday’s ticket, the sale will likely bring a short burst of local buzz while the Lottery processes any claim.
If you think you are holding the winning ticket, sign it right away, check it with a retailer self-scan machine if available, and store it somewhere safe until you can get to a district office. Do not sit on it for too long. Draw-game prizes must be claimed within the Lottery’s 180-day deadline, so move quickly if your ticket matches those Fantasy 5 numbers.
