News Summary
Jacksonville has become a hub of excitement as two lottery tickets have brought significant wins to local players. The Fantasy 5 drawing awarded one winner $28,099, while another player struck it rich with a $1 million Mega Millions prize. As residents check their tickets, the buzz of luck continues to spread throughout the community, encouraging others to try their chances.
Jacksonville Residents Score Big: Two Winning Lottery Tickets Sold in Recent Draws
Exciting news from the sunny city of Jacksonville, folks! The recent lottery draws have turned some lucky residents into instant winners, spreading joy and a little extra cash around town. It seems luck is in the air, with two noteworthy lottery wins that have residents buzzing with excitement!
Fantasy 5 Takes Center Stage
The first piece of thrilling news is about the Fantasy 5 lottery, which has made one Jacksonville player a tad richer. A ticket worth an impressive $28,099 was sold at the Gate convenience store located at 8020 Collins Road. Imagine strolling in for snacks and walking out with more than just chips! This winning ticket matched all five drawn numbers: 2-4-15-23-25, bringing a wave of excitement and fortune into the winner’s life.
But Jacksonville isn’t alone in sharing the Fantasy 5 glory. Another winning ticket was sold all the way down in Miami. However, Jacksonville still stands proud with its substantial win, proving there’s no place like home when it comes to hitting the jackpot!
The Mega Millions Marvel
While the Mega Millions jackpot was claimed by a fortunate player in Illinois who nabbed a jaw-dropping $344 million, our Jacksonville winner matched all five numbers in the draw—except for the Mega Ball—to secure the second-tier prize. The winning numbers for this draw were 1-5-17-39-62, with the coveted gold Mega Ball being 8. What a fabulous combo!
Jacksonville winners are on the clock, as they have until September 22 to claim their mega prize. Tickets need to be claimed within 180 days after the draw, so it’s time to check those pockets! And if you’re wondering about the chances of scoring a win in Mega Millions, bear in mind the odds of nabbing any prize are 1 in 24, while the odds of landing the jackpot stand at a staggering 1 in 302,575,350.
More Surprising Wins in the City
As if the excitement couldn’t get any higher, Jacksonville has been on a winning streak! Remember the March 24 Powerball drawing? Yep! Another lucky ticket from our beloved city won $1 million. This is truly a sensational time for Jacksonville, with consecutive big wins lighting up the community!
Scratch-Off Success Stories
Switching gears to the world of Florida Scratch-Off games, these instant wins are a massive hit among players, contributing a striking 74% to total ticket sales. Since they began, they have awarded over $65.5 billion in prizes! Just recently, a 46-year-old gentleman from Duval County claimed a sensational $2 million top prize from a Scratch-Off ticket. He took home a lump sum of $1,280,000 after purchasing his winning ticket at G & W Food & Smoke on 2921 Monument Road.
The retailer is also smiling, receiving a sweet $4,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket. Isn’t it amazing how luck can spread happiness in the community?
In summary, Jacksonville is buzzing with excitement from these recent lottery wins. Whether it’s the Fantasy 5 or Mega Millions, players are hitting the jackpot, and the smiles are widespread. Keep playing, Jacksonville, because your turn might just be around the corner!
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Additional Resources
- First Coast News: Mega Millions Winner
- Jacksonville.com: Mega Millions and Powerball Wins
- WOKV: Winning Fantasy 5 Ticket Sold
- News4Jax: Duval County Man Wins $2M
- Action News Jax: Winning Lottery Ticket in Jacksonville
- Wikipedia: Lottery
- Google Search: Florida Lottery
- Google Scholar: Lottery Wins
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Lottery
- Google News: Jacksonville Lottery Wins
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