Unclaimed $30k Lottery Prize Sold in Ormond Beach Approaching Claim Deadline

Lottery winner - Money - Stock Photo
Lottery winner - Money - Stock Photo

TALLAHASSEE, FL — The Florida Lottery has issued a reminder about an unclaimed FANTASY 5® top prize worth $30,063.49, with the claim deadline swiftly approaching on Thursday, March 14. The winning ticket from the September 16, 2023, midday drawing remains unclaimed.

The winning numbers for the draw were 12, 31, 24, 30, and 16. This free Quick Pick ticket was purchased at Publix, located at 1478 West Granada Boulevard in Ormond Beach. Ticket holders are urged to check their tickets from this specific drawing.

While any Florida Lottery retailer can validate the ticket, the prize must be claimed at a Florida Lottery District Office. Further details are available on the Lottery’s website, through their mobile app, or by contacting the Customer Service Department.

FANTASY 5 is a pari-mutuel game where players win by matching 5-of-5 winning numbers in any order. The game also offers cash prizes or a free Quick Pick ticket for matching two, three, or four numbers. Unclaimed top prizes roll down to lower-tier winners if there is no top prize winner.

Since its inception, FANTASY 5 has awarded over $5 billion in prizes to more than 1 billion winners, contributing more than $3.93 billion to education and creating 16 millionaires.