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Kelly Hagens, a 56-year-old from Jacksonville Beach, has won the Florida Lotto jackpot of $8.75 million. After matching all six numbers, she opted for a lump-sum payment, receiving around $4.8 million after taxes. This life-changing win highlights the allure of the Florida Lotto, which recently saw its jackpot increase to $28.25 million. Since 1988, the lottery has created numerous millionaires and significantly contributed to the state’s education funding, totaling over $11 billion in prizes.
Jacksonville Beach – A 56-year-old woman from Jacksonville Beach, Kelly Hagens, has become the latest winner of the Florida Lotto jackpot, walking away with an impressive $8.75 million following the drawing on May 7, 2025. Hagens’ winning ticket, purchased at J&J Food Store located at 632 Beach Blvd., proved to be lucky as she matched all six drawn numbers: 1, 8, 12, 24, 33, and 47.
Hagens opted for a one-time lump-sum payment for her winnings and received approximately $4,796,665 after taxes. She claimed her prize on May 9, 2025, at the Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. This significant win marks a life-changing event for Hagens, whose name will now join the ranks of fellow millionaires in Florida.
Lottery enthusiasts and participants should take note of the overall odds when playing the Florida Lotto. The odds of securing any prize are 1 in 7.61, while the odds of winning the jackpot stand at 1 in 22,957,480. For many, these odds may seem daunting, yet Hagens’ win serves as a reminder that fortune can indeed favor the lucky.
Following Hagens’ winning draw, the Florida Lotto jackpot surged to $28.25 million as of August 25, 2025. The Florida Lotto holds two drawings each week, scheduled for Wednesdays and Saturdays, continuing to attract players across the state with the possibility of life-changing prizes.
Since its inception in 1988, the Florida Lotto has had a notable impact on both the lives of individuals and the state’s education system. The lottery has awarded over $11 billion in prizes, resulting in the creation of 1,099 millionaires. In addition to rewarding winners, the Florida Lotto significantly contributes to the state’s Educational Enhancement Trust Fund, with more than $8.51 billion generated to support educational programs and initiatives. This revenue underscores the dual purpose of lotteries, providing entertainment for players while simultaneously benefiting the public good through educational funding.
As Kelly Hagens enjoys her newfound wealth, many will continue to buy tickets with dreams of hitting the jackpot. The Florida Lotto remains a popular game for both seasoned players and newcomers alike, ever hopeful that their numbers might bring the life-altering luck that Hagens experienced. With ongoing prize growth and regular drawings, the allure of the Florida Lotto shows no sign of waning as it continues to capture the imagination of Floridians seeking a chance at financial freedom.
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