Lottery Results & Claiming
Florida Lottery Reveals Powerball and Fantasy 5 Results, Details Prize Claiming
The Florida Lottery drew its Powerball and Fantasy 5 numbers on August 15, 2026, giving players across the state a chance to check their tickets. According to Jacksonville.com, Herald Tribune, and Palm Beach Post, tickets for both games can be purchased at any authorized retailer in Florida, including gas stations, convenience stores, and grocery stores.
Whether you play Powerball or Fantasy 5, knowing how to claim your prize is just as important as picking the right numbers. Prize amounts determine where and how winners collect their money.
How to Claim Your Florida Lottery Prize
Prizes of $599 or less can be claimed at any authorized Florida Lottery retailer or district office, News-Press reports. That makes small wins easy to collect — just stop at a store near you. No special trip required.
Winners with prizes between $600 and $1 million must visit a Florida Lottery district office in person, according to The Ledger. However, if your prize is $250,000 or less, you can also claim it by mail. Larger prizes — above $1 million — require an in-person visit for games without an annual payment option.
Where to Buy Powerball and Fantasy 5 Tickets
Tickets are sold at thousands of locations across Florida. Gas stations, convenience stores, and grocery stores all carry them, News-Journal Online notes. Any authorized retailer in the state can sell you a ticket for either game.
There is no need to seek out a special lottery shop. If you are already stopping for gas or groceries, you can grab a ticket at the same time. St. Augustine Record confirms tickets are available statewide at authorized locations.
Powerball and Fantasy 5 Among Florida's Top Draw Games
The Florida Lottery runs several draw games, but Powerball and Fantasy 5 are among the most popular. Powerball is a multi-state game with large jackpots. Fantasy 5 is a Florida-only game drawn every night, according to Palm Beach Post.
Both games give players a shot at life-changing money. Powerball jackpots can climb into the hundreds of millions of dollars. Fantasy 5 offers smaller, more frequent prizes. Players pick five numbers and hope they match the night's draw, Herald Tribune reports.
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