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A routine stop at a Pembroke Pines convenience store paid off in a big way, with a lottery player winning a nearly $56,000 prize with a free ticket.
The lucky player hit the jackpot in the Sunday, July 19, Fantasy 5 midday drawing, matching all five numbers to win $55,785, Florida Lottery results show.
The ticket was sold at the 7-Eleven at 18330 Pines Blvd., and the winning numbers were 18-21-24-32-34.
The player used the Quick Pick option to beat the 1-in-376,992 odds of winning the jackpot prize. Fantasy 5 players can receive free tickets by matching two out of five numbers in a previous drawing.
It’s the fourth time this month a Fantasy 5 ticket in Broward County hit or shared a jackpot prize, following wins in Pompano Beach, Lauderdale Lakes and Hollywood.
Players have 180 days from the draw date to claim their prize.
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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