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gambling13 days ago•11 min saved

Illinois claims Powerball’s $1.04B prize; Aug. 15 numbers set stage for next draw

A Quincy, Illinois Powerball ticket won the $1.04 billion jackpot from the Aug. 12 drawing, with the prize resetting to $20 million for the Aug. 15 draw. The Aug. 15 numbers were 5-8-27-29-63 with Powerball 13 and Power Play 2x. Florida had a $1 million second-tier winner in the Aug. 8 drawing, and a Lakeland ticket is noted among the second-tier winners. The next drawing is Aug. 19, with odds of 1 in 292.2 million.

via Treasure Coast News|

#florida #florida-lottery #gambling

true-crime27 days ago•55 min saved

Postal Worker Arrested in Florida for Stealing Winning Lottery Ticket

A Broward County USPS letter carrier, Lakaysha Lockhart, was arrested on July 23 after allegedly stealing a Florida Lottery winning ticket from the mail and redeeming a $2,600 prize at the Florida Lottery Miami District Office. The joint Florida Lottery Security and USPS OIG investigation said Lockhart admitted taking the ticket and cashing it. She faces multiple charges, including grand theft, mail theft, dealing in stolen property, filing a false claim for payment, and two counts of unlawful use of a two-way communications device; cases will be prosecuted separately due to multi-circuit jurisdiction.

via AOL.com|

#florida-lottery #grand-theft #local-crime

crime28 days ago•5 min saved

Broward USPS carrier accused of cashing in on stolen Florida Lottery ticket

A Broward County USPS letter carrier, Lakaysha Kenya Lockhart, is charged with stealing a $2,600 Florida Lottery Pick 4 ticket mailed to a relative for funeral expenses and redeeming it at the Miami District Office. Investigators say the ticket was never delivered to the intended recipient, and Florida Lottery officials, with USPS OIG, arrested Lockhart after she admitted to the theft. The case will be prosecuted in multiple circuits, with several felony counts including grand theft and mail theft.

via WPLG Local 10|

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gaming-and-lottery28 days ago•52 min saved

Florida's $800M Mega Millions Winner: Will Anonymity Hold?

The $800 million Mega Millions prize ticket sold at a Lakewood Ranch-area Wawa in Florida remains unclaimed. Florida law allows lottery winners of $250,000+ to keep their identity confidential for 90 days after claiming; if the prize is taken as a lump-sum, it must be claimed within 60 days (180 days otherwise). Whether the winner’s name is publicly revealed may depend on how the Florida Lottery handles high-dollar prizes, as prior big wins have been identified by LLCs (e.g., Saltines Holdings LLC) rather than individuals, potentially leaving anonymity intact even after a claim.

via Yahoo|

#anonymity #florida-lottery #gaming-and-lottery

local-news2 years ago•1 min saved

"Miami-Dade Sells Winning Fantasy Five Ticket in Florida Lottery"

The Florida Lottery is urging people to check their Fantasy 5 tickets after a winning ticket worth $100,269.81 was sold in Miami-Dade County and is set to expire on Aug. 19. The winning numbers for Sunday’s drawing were 2-7-11-21-28, and the ticket was purchased at Sedano’s Supermarket in Little Havana. Players are encouraged to check their tickets from the Feb. 18 drawing, and the top prize must be claimed at a Florida Lottery District Office. Since the game’s inception, Fantasy 5 has generated more than $3.87 billion for education and created 16 millionaires.

via WPLG Local 10|

#fantasy-5 #florida-lottery #local-news

finance2 years ago•0 min saved

Florida Man Wins $5 Million Lottery Prize

Bernard Waters, a 63-year-old man from Milton, Florida, won $5 million on a Florida Lottery scratch-off ticket. He chose to receive a lump-sum payment of $3,994,698 and purchased the winning ticket from S Food Mart Three. The retailer will receive a $10,000 bonus commission for selling the winning ticket.

via WEAR|

#dollar5-million #finance #florida-lottery

finance2 years ago•1 min saved

Unclaimed Mega Millions Jackpots: Millions Lost in Missed Deadlines

A $36 million Mega Millions jackpot expired after the winner failed to claim the prize within the 180-day deadline, prompting the funds to be transferred to the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund as per Florida law. The winning ticket, purchased at a Publix in Jacksonville, Florida, became invalid after the midnight deadline on Sunday passed. The ongoing Mega Millions jackpot currently stands at $457 million and is set for the next drawing.

via New York Post |

#finance #florida-lottery #jackpot

lottery2 years ago•2 min saved

Unclaimed Mega Millions Jackpot: Millions in Winnings Expire

The $36 million Mega Millions jackpot won with a ticket from a Publix in Jacksonville, Florida, expired after the winner failed to claim it before the deadline. The unclaimed prize money will now be transferred to the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund as required by Florida law, with the remaining 20 percent returned to the prize pool for future prizes or special promotions. The ongoing Mega Millions jackpot is currently at $457 million and will conduct its next drawing for that potential windfall late Friday evening.

via Fox Business|

#educational-enhancement-trust-fund #florida-lottery #lottery

lottery-news2 years ago•1 min saved

"$36 Million Mega Millions Jackpot Goes Unclaimed, Funds Redirected"

The deadline to claim a $36 million Mega Millions jackpot in Florida has expired, with the winning ticket remaining unclaimed. The Florida Lottery confirmed that 80% of the unclaimed prize money will fund education, while the rest will be returned to the prize pool. The Florida Lottery has contributed over $45 billion to education and sent more than 983,000 students to college through the Bright Futures Scholarship Program.

via WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando|

#education-fund #florida-lottery #lottery-news

finance2 years ago•2 min saved

Unclaimed Lottery Prizes: Millions at Stake

A $36 million Mega Millions prize from the Florida Lottery remains unclaimed, with the deadline set for Sunday, Feb. 11. The winner has until Friday, Feb. 9 at 4:00 p.m. ET to claim the prize due to the Florida Lottery headquarters being closed on weekends. The winning ticket, purchased at a Publix in Jacksonville, was from a drawing held on Aug. 15, 2023, and the numbers drawn were 18, 39, 42, 57, and 63, with the Mega Ball number being 7 and the Multiplier 3x. The winner must claim the prize in person at the Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee before the deadline.

via USA TODAY|

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finance2 years ago•2 min saved

Florida Lottery Players Strike Gold with Million-Dollar Wins

Two Florida residents, Barbara Arnesen and Yorjhans Rodriguez Damas, have claimed $1 million prizes from the state's $1,000,000 A Year for Life Spectacular scratch-off game. Both winners opted for a one-time, lump-sum payment of $640,000 instead of the annuity payment. The game features two top prizes of $1 million-a-year for life and 234 prizes of $1 million, with odds of winning at 1 in 4.50. Tickets for the game can be purchased at various locations or online through Jackpocket in select U.S. states and territories.

via USA TODAY|

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lottery2 years ago•2 min saved

Two Maryland Residents Strike it Rich with $1 Million Lottery Wins in Florida

A Baltimore man won $1 million from the Florida Lottery's Gold Rusher Doubler scratch-off game. The winning ticket was purchased at a Publix in Naples. Meanwhile, the Florida Lottery announced that a $44 million ticket is still unclaimed and will expire if not claimed by December 11, 2023.

via USA TODAY|

#baltimore #dollar1-million #florida-lottery

lottery2 years ago•1 min saved

Kissimmee Woman Wins $5 Million in Florida Lottery Scratch-Off Game

A woman from Polk County, Florida, named Janice Velez, won $5 million playing the Florida Lottery scratch-off game. She chose to receive a lump-sum payment of $3,915,000. The winning ticket was purchased from a RaceTrac in Kissimmee, and the retailer will receive a $10,000 bonus commission.

via Florida Today|

#dollar5-million #florida-lottery #kissimmee

lottery2 years ago•1 min saved

"Florida Resident Becomes Billionaire Overnight with Mega Millions Jackpot Win"

The winner of the $1.6 billion Mega Millions prize from August has come forward to claim the winnings, remaining anonymous as per Florida state law. The ticket was purchased at a Publix supermarket in Neptune Beach. It is unclear whether the winner opted for a lump sum payment or annual installments. The prize is the largest in Mega Millions history. Meanwhile, the Powerball jackpot for Wednesday night's draw is estimated at $850 million, making it the fourth-largest in Powerball's history.

via CNN|

#anonymous-winner #florida-lottery #jackpot

business3 years ago•0 min saved

Lottery Scratch-Off Winners Score Big in Florida

Mensny Oreste, a 41-year-old woman from Kissimmee, Florida, won $5 million playing the 500X The Cash scratch-off game. She chose to receive her winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $3,960,000. Oreste purchased her winning ticket from a Circle K gas station in Sanford, and the business will receive a $10,000 bonus commission for selling the winning ticket.

via WPLG Local 10|

#business #circle-k-gas-station #dollar5-million