Miami man wins top prize in Florida Lottery scratch-off game
Moises Hernandez hit it big with a million dollar win.
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Moises Hernandez hit it big with a million dollar win.
According to Mega Millions, 13 jackpots have been won during December since the game began in 2002.
The Florida Lottery is introducing three new scratch-off games that offer millions in cash prizes.
It's the 10th largest jackpot in Mega Millions history.
The $5 BONUS LETTER CROSSWORD game has more than $76.6 million in cash prizes.
Florida Lottery scratch-off games have generated nearly $19.5 billion for the state's Educational Enhancement Trust Fund.
Charles Larocco, 67, chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $640,000.
To participate in the contest, watch WFOR or WBFS from 7:00pm-7:30pm (for the duration of the contest) to find the "Word of the Day" displayed on the screen.
Florida Lottery scratch-off games have generated nearly $19.5 billion for the state's Educational Enhancement Trust Fund.
The winning ticket was sold at a Publix on Federal Highway in Pompano Beach.
Florida Lottery scratch-off games have generated nearly $19.5 billion for the state's Educational Enhancement Trust Fund.
Miguel Villavicencio chose to receive his winnings in a one-time, lump-sum payment.
The winning numbers drawn on Monday night were 1-25-57-62-64 and Powerball was 15.
The Florida Lottery said Mega Millions has created 149 millionaires in Florida, including five jackpot winners.
Pamela Funk chose to receive her winnings in a one-time, lump-sum payment of $1,370,000.
The odds of winning the jackpot are about 1 in 303 million.
Only two Mega Millions jackpots have been won so far this year.
A South Florida woman claimed a $1 million top prize from the $5 MONOPOLY DOUBLER Scratch-Off game
A state economist said sales are down and could stay that way for a few years.
Tuesday's winning numbers were 12-41-43-52-55 and the Mega Ball was 9.
The next Mega Millions drawing is Friday night.
The cash option is more than $330 million.
To participate in the contest, watch WFOR or WBFS from 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. for the duration of the contest to find the "Word of the Day" displayed on the screen.
Tuesday's winning numbers are 6, 18, 21, 54, 65 and the Mega Ball is 5.
The winning numbers in Tuesday's drawing are 16, 18, 21, 54, 65 and the Mega Ball is 5.
