Jacksonville Resident Wins $10 Million Lottery Jackpot

Jacksonville Resident Wins $10 Million Lottery JackpotJacksonville Resident Wins $10 Million Lottery Jackpot Jacksonville, FL – A lucky Jacksonville resident has become an instant millionaire after winning the Florida Lotto jackpot Tuesday evening. The winning ticket, purchased at a local convenience store, matched all six numbers drawn: 1-5-11-26-27-41. The winner, who has not yet come forward, will receive an estimated $10 million cash prize. This is the largest lottery jackpot to be won in North Florida this year. Lottery officials are urging the winner to come forward and claim their prize as soon as possible. The ticket is valid for up to one year after the drawing date. “This is a life-changing moment for our winner, and we want to ensure they get their prize as quickly and smoothly as possible,” said Florida Lottery Secretary Cindy O’Connell. The winning store, located at 123 Main Street, will receive a $100,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket. The Florida Lotto is a bi-weekly game that has been drawing winning numbers since its inception in 1986. Players choose six numbers from 1 to 53, with the chance of matching all six numbers being approximately 1 in 23.5 million. Local residents are overjoyed at the news of a Jacksonville winner. “I always buy a ticket when I get gas,” said Susan Smith, a local resident. “It’s so exciting to think that it could happen to someone from our community.” Lottery officials remind players that it’s important to gamble responsibly and within their means. For more information on the Florida Lotto, please visit the Florida Lottery website at www.flalottery.com.