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A Florida Lotto ticket worth $8.75 million was sold at J and J Food Store in Jacksonville Beach. The winning quick-pick ticket was bought for just $2 and selected the numbers 1, 8, 12, 24, 33, and 47 on May 7. The winner has until November 4 to claim the prize, while the jackpot resets to $1 million for the next draw on May 10.
Jacksonville Beach – A winning Florida Lotto ticket worth $8.75 million was sold at J and J Food Store in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. The fortunate ticket, which cost just $2, was a quick-pick purchased on May 7. The winning numbers drawn were 1, 8, 12, 24, 33, and 47.
The Florida Lottery confirmed that the ticket was bought at the store located at 632 Beach Blvd. The winner has 180 days to claim their prize, with November 4 marking the last day for the claim. For those eager to participate in the next lottery drawing, the overall jackpot has reset to $1 million for the next draw scheduled on May 10.
Lottery enthusiasts can participate in Florida Lotto games twice a week, with drawings occurring on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 11:15 p.m. Tickets can be purchased up until 10:55 p.m. on drawing nights. Players can select six numbers ranging from 1 to 53 or opt for a quick-pick option where the numbers are randomly generated for them. An additional feature called the double play option allows players to pay an extra $1 for a chance to win an extra $250,000 in a bonus drawing.
The odds of winning any prize in the Florida Lotto are 1 in 7.61, while the odds of grabbing the jackpot stand at 1 in 22,957,480. Those winning $250,000 or more have their names kept private temporarily for 90 days due to Florida law, whereas general winner information is public. Recently, another notable win occurred with a ticket in North Lauderdale that netted a winner $1 million leading to a lump-sum payout of approximately $640,000.
Located about 10 miles east of Jacksonville and around 30 miles south of the Georgia border, J and J Food Store has now gained national attention thanks to this substantial win. So far in 2025, there have been five winners of the Florida Lotto, showcasing the continuing trend of life-changing payouts in the state.
The Florida Lottery also emphasizes player safety, providing resources aimed at assisting those struggling with gambling addiction. Participants are encouraged to play responsibly while enjoying the excitement that the lottery brings.
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