Two South Florida lottery players woke up a lot richer on Monday after nabbing Fantasy 5 jackpots from tickets bought in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. One winner scored big with a Quick Pick from Suarez Liquors in Hialeah worth $101,954, while another player who picked their own numbers at a Marathon gas station in Sunrise landed roughly $56,606.
Where the winning tickets were bought
The midday Fantasy 5 drawing delivered the winning numbers 8, 12, 18, 21, 30. The evening drawing followed with 22, 24, 33, 35, 36. Those winning combinations translated into top prizes for a ticket sold at the Marathon station at 2300 Nob Hill Rd. in Sunrise and a Quick Pick purchased at Suarez Liquors at 700 W. 29th St. in Hialeah, according to the Miami Herald.
How to claim
Prizes of this size usually have to be claimed at a Florida Lottery district office, not at the neighborhood counter where the tickets were sold. The closest option for both winners is the Miami district office at 14621 Oak Lane in Miami Lakes. The office can be reached by email at [email protected] or by phone at 305-364-3080, and it operates from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Under state law, players have 180 days from the draw date to claim draw-game prizes, as outlined in the Florida Statutes.
Local streak and what it means
South Florida has been on a bit of a Fantasy 5 heater lately, with recent winners popping up at convenience stores and liquor shops across the region. The Sunrise Marathon sale and payout were highlighted by Coral Springs News, and a March score by a shopper at a Lauderdale Lakes Walmart was chronicled in coverage of a Lauderdale Lakes Walmart shopper. For the businesses, a winning ticket can mean a bump in foot traffic along with a small commission or bonus-style benefit under state rules.
What winners should do next
If you suspect you are holding one of the winning tickets, sign the back right away, keep it somewhere safe, and have it checked at a retailer or through the Florida Lottery app before heading to a district office. The Florida Lottery’s Winner’s Guide explains what documentation is required for prizes of $600 or more and outlines payment options and timelines. Claim forms and contact details are available through the Florida Lottery’s winner resources.
