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Lottery ticket worth over $120,000 sold at a Publix in Broward. Here’s where

It’s been another big month for lottery players in Broward, with five tickets purchased at stores across the county within 10 days winning or sharing jackpot prizes.

The latest: A nearly $123,000 Fantasy 5 winner with a ticket purchased at a Publix supermarket in Weston.

The player hit the jackpot in the Saturday, June 13, evening drawing, matching all five numbers to win $122,696.76, Florida Lottery results show.

The ticket was sold at the Publix at 1170 Weston Road, and the winning numbers were 16-21-23-31-35.

The winner used the Quick Pick option and had the computer terminal randomly generate five numbers. The player matched all five, beating out the 1-in-376,992 odds of winning the jackpot prize.

Players have 180 days from the draw date to claim their prize.

Other Broward winners this month

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.