Homestead man claims share of $7.5 million FLORIDA LOTTO jackpot

The Florida Lottery announces that Marion Black III, 64, of Homestead, claimed his $3.75 million share of the $7.5 million FLORIDA LOTTO^® jackpot from the drawing held on August 19, 2017. He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $2,640,671.88.The other jackpot-winning ticket, purchased in Altamonte Springs, was claimed on August 22, 2017.
Black purchased his jackpot-winning FLORIDA LOTTO ticket from Coral Liquors Inc., located at 1340 North Krome Avenue in Homestead. The retailer will receive a bonus commission of $25,000 for selling the jackpot-winning ticket. Total ticket sales for this jackpot generated more than $8.7 million for the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF).
The next FLORIDA LOTTO drawing will be held Wednesday, August 30, 2017, at 11:15 p.m. ET, with a $3 million jackpot. FLORIDA LOTTO drawings are broadcast on 17 carrier stations throughout the state. Drawings are also available for viewing on the Florida Lottery website. Winning numbers are available on the Lottery website, at retailers statewide and by phone at (850) 921-PLAY.