A lucky resident of Nassau, New Providence, in the Bahamas, is celebrating a life-changing win after claiming a $20.5 million Florida Lotto jackpot! 49-year-old Leon Strachan purchased the winning ticket for the August 7th, 2024 drawing while visiting Kissimmee, Florida.
Strachan opted to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $11,826,169.83. The winning ticket was purchased at the Murphy USA located at 3256 Vineland Road in Kissimmee.
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The retailer will receive a $100,000 bonus commission for selling the jackpot-winning ticket.
This incredible win adds to the impressive history of the Florida Lotto. Since its inception in 1988, the game has awarded over $10.98 billion in prizes, created 1,099 millionaires, and generated more than $8.48 billion for Florida’s Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF).
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