Plantation, Florida, has a new millionaire amidst its residents, courtesy of the Mega Millions lottery. A ticket purchased at a local Publix supermarket has secured a $1 million prize for one lucky individual. The store, located at 1121 S. University Drive, sold the ticket that matched all five regular numbers from Friday night's drawing, as reported by WSVN.
Despite the seven-figure score, the ticket fell just short of the colossal $627 million jackpot by missing out on the Mega Ball. The Florida Lottery's winning numbers were 10, 17, 20, 24, 54 with the Mega Ball of 8. While the jackpot goes unclaimed, it is expected to soar to an estimated $681 million for the upcoming draw set for tomorrow night, according to information provided by the NBC Miami.
The identity of the new millionaire remains unknown, but the individual has 180 days to come forward and claim their prize. Lottery excitement has palpably increased within the community as the jackpot inches closer to the billion-dollar mark. Mega Millions tickets offer players a 1 in 302.6 million chance for the jackpot win, a daunting, yet for some, an exhilarating odds.
As anticipation builds for the next draw, players can purchase their tickets until 10 p.m. on the day of the draw, with the next opportunity to win big happening tomorrow at 11 p.m.
