Winning Florida Lottery ticket stolen, redeemed by mail carrier, officials say
The investigation began when a Florida Lottery player reported that a winning ticket she mailed never arrived at the destination.
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The investigation began when a Florida Lottery player reported that a winning ticket she mailed never arrived at the destination.
The overall odds of winning the game are 1-in-4.09, the Florida Lottery said.
After no ticket matched all six numbers drawn in Saturday night's Powerball drawing, players have a chance at winning $1.1 billion in Monday
It's the 10th largest jackpot in Powerball history.
A Hialeah man won a $10 million top prize from the Florida Lottery's GOLD RUSH LEGACY scratch-off game, officials announced Friday.
The winning ticket was bought at Publix in Miramar.
Benjamin Chiurliza chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $2,884,920.00.
Martinez Gutierrez bought his winning ticket at Aunt Molly's on S State Road 7 in North Lauderdale.
She bought her winning ticket at a Publix on SW 36 Avenue in Pompano Beach.
Hector Anaya Jr. bought his winning ticket at a Racetrac in Homestead.
The winning ticket was bought at El Palacio Supermarket on SW 5 Street in Miami.
The winning ticket was purchased at a Publix on Southern Boulevard in West Palm Beach.
The winning ticket was purchased at a Publix on Old Cutler Road in Cutler Bay.
Kelvin Staggers chose to receive his winnings in a one-time, lump-sum payment.
The winning ticket was purchased at the Beacon Service Station on NW 12 Street in Doral.
Marcos Valim bought his winning ticket at a Publix on Biscayne Boulevard in Miami.
Powerball drawings are held on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday nights. Tickets cost two bucks apiece.
Florida Lottery scratch-off games have generated nearly $19.80 billion for the state's Educational Enhancement Trust Fund.
To participate in the contest, watch WFOR from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. or WBFS from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. watch every day the week of 3/17 to 3/21 to find the "Word of the Day" displayed on the screen.
Since its inception, the program has granted more than a million scholarship awards.
The new scratch-off games offer millions of dollars in cash prizes.
She bought her winning ticket from Government Discount on NW 7 Street in Miami.
Florida Lottery scratch-off games have generated nearly $19.5 billion for the state's Educational Enhancement Trust Fund.
CBS News Miami's Nikiya Carrero reports on Mega Millions fever across South Florida.
Thirteen Mega Million jackpots have been won during December since the game began in 2002.
