A routine stop at a Lauderhill corner store just turned into a life-changing payday, after a Fantasy 5 Quick Pick ticket matched all five numbers in Thursday evening's drawing and made its owner about $114,672 richer. The May 14 evening draw hit on the numbers 4-6-7-10-36, marking the latest in a short but impressive streak of Broward County Fantasy 5 top-prize scores this week.
Where the Winning Ticket Was Bought
According to Pembroke Pines News, the lucky slip was sold at the Shop and Save Food Mart in Lauderhill and is officially listed at $114,671.79. The outlet reports the player opted for a Quick Pick and beat roughly 1-in-376,992 odds to line up all five numbers. The Florida Lottery still has to validate the ticket before any money actually changes hands.
Part of a Busy Week for Broward
The May 14 win follows an evening top prize of $127,345.21 sold in Lauderhill on May 9 and a $120,949.91 winning ticket sold at a Publix in Coral Springs on May 8. Those earlier payouts were highlighted by Coral Springs News and rounded up in regional Fantasy 5 coverage. Fantasy 5 is a pari-mutuel game, so top prizes can rise or fall depending on how many tickets are sold and how many players hit the top tier on a given draw.
How Winners Claim the Prize
The Florida Lottery notes that Fantasy 5 drawings are held twice a day at 1:05 p.m. and 11:15 p.m., and draw-game prizes must be validated and claimed within 180 days of the drawing. Prizes of $600 or more generally need to be claimed at a Lottery district office or sent in by mail for processing. Lottery officials advise winners to immediately sign the back of the ticket, store it in a safe place, and contact their local Lottery office to schedule the claim and go over payment timing and potential tax implications.
Help and Community Notes
Stores that sell top-prize tickets often see a short-lived surge of attention and extra foot traffic while everyone waits to see who comes forward. For anyone worried about gambling-related problems, the national helpline is 1-800-522-4700, and the National Council on Problem Gambling offers information and referrals to support services. Newly minted winners are also encouraged to talk with tax and financial professionals before making any big money moves.
