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Florida to Increase Fantasy 5 Lottery Payouts

17 July 2001

TALLAHASSEE, Florida – July 17, 2001 -- - The Lottery's Fantasy 5 game is changing, starting Monday, with an increase in the top prizes from $20,000 to $100,000.

"Under the new format players will choose their five numbers from a field of 36, instead of 26 as was the case, the Florida Lottery said.

"…Lottery Secretary David Griffin said player surveys found that customers wanted larger payoffs.

"…The new game also features a prize `roll down.' If no players pick all five numbers, the top prize money is shared equally by everyone who picks 4-of-5 numbers. Also, players who match 2-of-5 numbers will get a free Fantasy 5 Quick Pick ticket for the next drawing…"

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