PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – A Largo woman is $4 million richer after winning a second-tier prize in the June 11th MEGA MILLIONS drawing.
Megan Chora, 40, claimed her prize at Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. Her winning ticket matched all five white ball numbers but missed the Mega Ball.
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Chora purchased her winning ticket, which included the Megaplier option, at the Publix located at 10500 Ulmerton Road in Largo. The retailer will receive a $5,000 bonus commission for selling the lucky ticket.
Since Florida joined MEGA MILLIONS in 2013, the game has generated over $1.21 billion for education and awarded nearly $1.9 billion in prizes to players.
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The next MEGA MILLIONS drawing will be held on Friday, November 1st, at 11:00 p.m. ET, with an estimated jackpot of $281 million. Tickets must be purchased by 10:00 p.m. ET to be eligible.
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