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Lucky player wins huge lottery prize in Florida draw game. Where was the ticket sold?

A lucky lottery player won big in the Dec. 13 drawing for a Florida game, lottery officials announced.
A lucky lottery player won big in the Dec. 13 drawing for a Florida game, lottery officials announced. Getty Images/iStockphoto

A lucky player who bought a ticket in Florida won a top prize in a draw game, lottery officials said.

The ticket matched five winning numbers in the Friday, Dec. 13 drawing for a win of $127,643.74 in the Fantasy 5 game, the Florida Lottery announced in a Dec. 14 news release.

The winning numbers were 9, 13, 28, 31 and, 34, the lottery said.

The lucky ticket — which a player bought for $1 — was sold at a Publix in Fort Myers, lottery officials said.

The Fantasy 5 game also includes prizes ranging from $2 to $500. The overall odds of winning are 1 in 7.58, according to the lottery.

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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Natalie Demaree
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Natalie Demaree is a service journalism reporter covering Mississippi for McClatchy Media. She holds a master’s in journalism from Columbia Journalism School and a bachelor’s in journalism and political science with a specialization in African and African American Studies from the University of Arkansas. 
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