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Trenton man turns $5 into $500,000 after playing GOLD RUSH DOUBLER Scratch-Off game

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Robert Hagan III (blue shirt) poses with his family and oversized check after claiming
a $500,000 top prize in the $500,000 GOLD RUSH DOUBLER Scratch-Off game.

The Florida Lottery announces that Robert Hagan III, 29, of Trenton, claimed a $500,000 top prize in the $500,000 GOLD RUSH DOUBLER Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. He purchased his winning ticket from Airport Shell, located at 5985 West Highway 40 in Ocala. [Read more…] about Trenton man turns $5 into $500,000 after playing GOLD RUSH DOUBLER Scratch-Off game

Jasper woman claims $1 million prize in $5,000,000 MONOPOLY FLORIDA EDITION Scratch-Off game

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The Florida Lottery announces that Mary Hughes, of Jasper, claimed a $1 million prize in the $5,000,000 MONOPOLY™ FLORIDA EDITION Scratch-Off game at the Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. She chose to receive her winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $770,000.00. [Read more…] about Jasper woman claims $1 million prize in $5,000,000 MONOPOLY FLORIDA EDITION Scratch-Off game

Naples man is $1 million richer after playing $10,000,000 WORLD CLASS CASH Scratch-Off game

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The Florida Lottery announces that Juan Arevalo, 44, of Naples, claimed a $1 million prize in the $10,000,000 WORLD CLASS CASH Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $748,000. [Read more…] about Naples man is $1 million richer after playing $10,000,000 WORLD CLASS CASH Scratch-Off game

MEGA MILLIONS® jackpot climbs to $3 million

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The MEGA MILLIONS® jackpot has been rolling since May 8, resulting in an estimated $306 million jackpot for the Tuesday, July 10, drawing. Florida players have the chance to become the state’s third MEGA MILLIONS jackpot winner by purchasing a $2 ticket at any of the more than 13,000 Lottery retailers across the state. [Read more…] about MEGA MILLIONS® jackpot climbs to $3 million

MEGA MILLIONS® jackpot grows to $283 million

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Will you be Florida’s next winner?

The MEGA MILLIONS® jackpot has been rolling since May 8, resulting in an estimated $283 million jackpot for the Friday, July 6, drawing. Florida players have the chance to become the state’s third MEGA MILLIONS jackpot winner by purchasing a $2 ticket at any of the more than 13,000 Lottery retailers across the state. [Read more…] about MEGA MILLIONS® jackpot grows to $283 million

Florida Lottery celebrates end of fiscal year with record sales and contributions to education

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The Florida Lottery announces another record-breaking sales year with more than $6.7 billion in annual sales for fiscal year 2017-18. As a result, the Lottery anticipates more than $1.7 billion in contributions to the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF), shattering all previous fiscal year transfer records.

“Education is our number one priority, and we are proud of this milestone moment,” said Secretary Jim Poppell. “We are thankful to Governor Scott for his leadership, our retail partners, loyal players and dedicated employees who are committed to making a difference in the lives of Florida’s students and their families.”

Over the past 30 years, the Florida Lottery has firmly established itself as a dependable funding source to enhance public education, contributing more than $33 billion in total. The Lottery has transferred more than $1 billion annually for each of the past 16 consecutive fiscal years. Lottery transfers to education represent approximately six percent of the state’s total education budget, and are appropriated by the Florida Legislature and administered by the Florida Department of Education.

Hit the jackpot this summer with new MONOPOLY™-themed family of Scratch-Off games from the Florida Lottery

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The Florida Lottery today introduces the MONOPOLY™JACKPOT™ family of Scratch-Off games. The four new games feature more than $355 million in cash prizes and over 31 million winning tickets! All Lottery retailers are expected to have these new tickets in stock and available for purchase within 72 hours. [Read more…] about Hit the jackpot this summer with new MONOPOLY™-themed family of Scratch-Off games from the Florida Lottery