A fortunate Mega Millions ticket worth $1 million was sold at a Publix supermarket in Florida. According to Local 10 News, the lucky individual purchased a "quick-pick" ticket at a store located in Lehigh Acres, a city in Lee County. Although the ticket matched the five main numbers drawn last Friday, it failed to hit the additional number known as the Mega Ball, thereby missing out on the $113 million jackpot, which was won in Arizona. Another ticket in Michigan also matched the main numbers and secured a $1 million prize.
The winning numbers were 8, 10, 37, 54, and 69, with a Mega Ball of 22. A report from Univisión indicates that the Florida winner has not yet claimed their prize and remains unidentified. "The Florida Lottery has urged the winner to come forward and collect their prize within the next 180 days before the ticket expires," the report stated. The prize can be claimed at any of the Florida Lottery district offices, which are open Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am to 4 pm, without requiring an appointment.
This isn't the first instance of a Publix store in Florida selling winning lottery tickets. In May of the previous year, a ticket sold at a location in Miami Shores hit all six numbers in a Powerball drawing, winning a whopping $214.9 million jackpot. Players of Mega Millions face odds of one in 302.6 million to win the grand prize, whereas the odds of winning the $1 million prize are one in 12.6 million.
Frequently Asked Questions About Winning Mega Millions in Florida
Where was the $1 million Mega Millions ticket sold in Florida?
The $1 million Mega Millions ticket was sold at a Publix supermarket located in Lehigh Acres, Florida.
What are the odds of winning the $1 million prize in Mega Millions?
The odds of winning the $1 million prize in Mega Millions are one in 12.6 million.
How long does the winner have to claim the prize?
The winner has 180 days to claim their prize before the ticket expires.