A Florida Lottery player who swung by a New Port Richey 7‑Eleven for a $1 Quick Pick Jackpot Triple Play ticket just turned that tiny wager into roughly $1.3 million. The winning slip, sold at the 7‑Eleven on Rowan Road in New Port Richey in the Tampa area, matched all six numbers in Friday’s drawing: 3, 8, 17, 21, 31 and 38.
Where the ticket was sold
According to the Miami Herald, the jackpot-winning Jackpot Triple Play Quick Pick came from the 7‑Eleven at 4540 Rowan Road in New Port Richey. The Herald notes the play used the Quick Pick option instead of numbers chosen by the player, which means the machine did all the work for this newly minted millionaire.
Retailers and bonus rules
Under the Florida Lottery's Retailer Bonus Commission rules, the store that sold the jackpot-winning Jackpot Triple Play ticket is in line for a little celebration of its own. A retailer that sells a jackpot-winning Jackpot Triple Play ticket is eligible for a $1,000 bonus commission, and qualifying Combo tickets can earn the retailer an additional $1,000. The Florida Lottery outlines the program in detail.
A Fresh Take Florida investigation published by WUFT also found that some retailers and store owners have claimed a disproportionate share of winning tickets, a pattern the Lottery’s security division has said it keeps an eye on.
Numbers and the prize
The winning numbers for the May 1 Jackpot Triple Play drawing were 3, 8, 17, 21, 31 and 38, with an estimated top prize of about $1.30 million, according to Lottery Valley. The same combination and prize estimate were listed by The Associated Press, which tracked Friday’s drawing.
How to claim
For whoever holds that lucky ticket, cashing in is a little more involved than a quick stop at the corner store. According to the Florida Lottery’s Winner’s Guide, prizes greater than $1,000,000 and any prize with an annual payment option must be claimed at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. Draw‑game prizes generally must be claimed within 180 days of the draw.
For help closer to home, the Miami Herald notes the Tampa district office at Centerpoint Business Park, 1911 U.S. 301 N (Suite 170), and lists [email protected] and 813‑744‑6134 as contacts while the claim is processed. For full claim instructions, players are directed to the Florida Lottery Winner’s Guide, as outlined by the Florida Lottery.
