One $1 ticket has turned into a seven-figure windfall for Winter Haven resident Benjamin Hall, who has claimed a $2 million Jackpot Triple Play prize and taken it in cash. Hall opted for a one-time lump-sum payout of $1,212,677.60 after hitting the top prize on the Florida Lottery draw game.
The winning ticket was bought at Vaishali on North Combee Road in Lakeland, and Hall finalized his claim earlier this year at the Florida Lottery’s headquarters in Tallahassee. The score came from Jackpot Triple Play, the Lottery’s $1 game that gives players three chances on every ticket.
According to the Florida Lottery, the drawing that produced Hall’s winning ticket was held on January 16, 2026, and he claimed the prize at Lottery Headquarters on January 20. The Lottery’s release confirms Hall chose the cash option rather than an annuity payout.
Where the ticket was sold
The jackpot-winning ticket was sold at Vaishali, 4646 N. Combee Road in Lakeland, as reported by Tampa Bay 28. Local coverage notes the sale at the Lakeland retailer and Hall’s subsequent claim filing with Lottery officials earlier this year.
How Jackpot Triple Play works
Jackpot Triple Play costs $1 per play and gives players three sets of numbers on a single ticket. For the first set, players select six numbers from 1 to 46, while the additional two sets are generated as Quick Picks. Jackpots start at $250,000 and can roll over to a $2 million cap. Once that cap is reached, any additional prize money rolls down to boost lower-tier prizes until a jackpot winner is drawn.
Per the Florida Lottery, Jackpot Triple Play has been offered since 2019 and remains one of the lower-cost draw options for Florida players who want a shot at a life-changing payout without spending much.
Big payout, state impact
Since its 2019 debut, Jackpot Triple Play has awarded more than $183.3 million in prizes, created 87 jackpot winners, and generated more than $137.4 million for the state’s Educational Enhancement Trust Fund, according to West Orlando News, citing Lottery figures released with Hall’s claim.
Hall’s decision to take the cash option gives him immediate access to the money after required withholdings, though winners are routinely advised to talk with tax and financial professionals before making big moves. For many Central Florida players, Jackpot Triple Play remains a low-cost gamble that occasionally delivers a headline-worthy payday, and the Lottery continues to stress responsible play even when the jackpots hit their maximum.
