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Two South Florida winners to share Florida Lottery jackpot. One was from Broward

Nine Fantasy 5 tickets worth at least a share of the jackpot prize have been sold in Broward County since Feb. 28.
Nine Fantasy 5 tickets worth at least a share of the jackpot prize have been sold in Broward County since Feb. 28. dneal@miamiherald.com

Another Florida Lottery drawing, another Broward County player with lots to celebrate after winning at least a share of a Fantasy 5 jackpot prize.

The winner got their Fantasy 5 ticket for the Monday, March 23, evening drawing at the RaceTrac gas station at 3990 Griffin Road in Hollywood, according to Florida Lottery records.

The winning numbers were 4-6-16-19-34, and the lucky ticket, which utilized the quick pick option, was worth $56,921.11, before taxes.

The Hollywood winner will split the jackpot with another South Florida player, whose ticket was purchased at a Winn-Dixie grocery store in Miami Gardens.

The winners beat the 1-in-376,992 odds of matching all five numbers.

In addition, the Hollywood win continued a remarkable run of lottery luck in Broward — it was the ninth Fantasy 5 ticket purchased in the county to hit a jackpot in a little over three weeks.

Here’s a recap of the others:

  • A $42,000 winner on March 20 with a ticket bought at an Exprezo gas station in Davie.
  • A $57,000 winner on March 16 with a ticket bought at an Exprezo in Sunrise.
  • A $120,000 winner on March 12 with a ticket bought at a Publix in Sunrise.
  • A $117,000 winner on March 9 with a ticket bought at a Publix in Fort Lauderdale.
  • A $50,000 winner on March 3 with a ticket bought at the Ideal Food Basket supermarket in Fort Lauderdale.
  • A $50,000 winner on March 2 with a ticket bought at the Supermercados El Bodegon in Margate.
  • A $109,000 winner on March 1 with a ticket bought at the Walmart liquor store in Lauderdale Lakes.
  • A $131,000 winner on Feb. 28 with a ticket bought at the Publix in Oakland Park.

There were no winners in the March 23 Fantasy 5 midday drawing.

Many people can gamble or play games of chance without harm. However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.

If you or a loved one shows signs of gambling addiction, you can seek help by calling the national gambling hotline at 1-800-522-4700 or visiting the National Council on Problem Gambling website.

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Mike Garbett
Miami Herald
Mike Garbett is an editor for the Pembroke Pines News, the Miramar News and the Coral Springs News. He has been an editor with McClatchy News since 2016, and has also worked for the Charlotte Sun, Bradenton Herald, Augusta Chronicle and Tampa Tribune.