News Summary
A winning Florida Lotto ticket worth $8.75 million was sold at J and J Food Store in Jacksonville Beach. With balls drawn as 1, 8, 12, 24, 33, and 47, the ticket holder has 180 days to claim their prize. In addition to this big win, other lotteries like Powerball and Mega Millions have caught the attention of players, with jackpots reaching $174 million and $60 million respectively. Jacksonville Beach’s popularity for winning tickets is on the rise, encouraging more locals to participate in hopes of striking it rich.
Jacksonville Beach has recently become the site of considerable excitement as it was announced that a winning $8.75 million Florida Lotto ticket was sold at J and J Food Store located at 632 Beach Blvd. This significant prize was won through the lottery drawing where the winning numbers were 1, 8, 12, 24, 33, and 47. The individual holding the ticket must come forward to claim their winnings within 180 days of the drawing, with the final date to claim the prize set for November 4.
In addition to the Florida Lotto win, there’s buzz surrounding other lottery games as well. The current Powerball jackpot has reached $174 million, while the Mega Millions jackpot now stands at $60 million. These substantial amounts have ignited enthusiasm among Floridians, who are eager to try their luck in the pursuit of life-changing sums of money.
Casino.org, an online platform analyzing lottery trends, has examined over 20 years of lottery data across the United States. This analysis included information from more than 132,000 winning Mega Millions and Powerball tickets, revealing that certain stores appear to have a reputation for being “luckier” than others when it comes to selling winning tickets. Jacksonville has its share of these favored locations, with J and J Food Store now being highlighted due to its significant Florida Lotto win.
Moreover, Jacksonville also recently celebrated a $106,487 Fantasy 5 winning ticket, purchased at Super King Food Store, located at 9268 Lem Turner Road. The winning numbers for the Fantasy 5 draw on June 24 were 8, 9, 10, 21, and 29. The Fantasy 5 lottery is drawn twice daily, at 1:05 p.m. and 11:15 p.m., allowing players to participate in more frequent opportunities to win. Each ticket for Fantasy 5 costs only $1, making it a popular choice among local players. When accumulated without rollovers, the estimated prize for winning a Fantasy 5 ticket can reach up to $100,000.
The Florida Lotto, known for its substantial jackpots, has odds of winning any prize sitting at 1 in 7.61 and an odds ratio of 1 in 22,957,480 for clinching the jackpot. After every Lotto draw, should there be no winner, the jackpot resets to $1 million for the subsequent drawing, which is set for Saturday. This structure ensures ongoing excitement, as players across Florida remain hopeful for their chance at significant payouts.
As more players flock to purchase tickets, the recent wins in Jacksonville Beach hope to inspire others, reinforcing the notion that luck might be found in the same locations. With multiple victories capturing community attention, the demand for lottery tickets is likely to continue. People eagerly await the next chance to try their luck, as the quest for turning dreams into reality through winning the lottery remains an enduring venture into the realm of possibility.
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Additional Resources
- Jacksonville Free Press
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Lottery
