One Florida man has reason to be thankful this holiday season after hitting the jackpot on the FLORIDA LOTTO®.
The Florida Lottery announced that Martin Pierre, of Margate, claimed the $7.25 million FLORIDA LOTTO® jackpot, from the drawing held on October 23, 2021, at the Lottery’s Miami District Office.
He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $5,490,226.83.
Pierre purchased his jackpot-winning FLORIDA LOTTO Quick Pick ticket from Publix, located at 7230 West Atlantic Boulevard in Margate.
The retailer will receive a bonus commission of $60,000 for selling the winning ticket.
The next FLORIDA LOTTO drawing will be held Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at 11:15 p.m. ET., with an estimated $4.25 million jackpot.
Florida Lottery game drawings are broadcast on 20 carrier stations throughout the state. Winning numbers are available on the Florida Lottery’s website, on the Lottery’s free mobile app for iOS and Android users, at any authorized Florida Lottery retailer, and by calling (850) 921-PLAY (7529).
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