Looks like a trip to the grocery store Really has paid off for one Publix shopper: a Mega Millions ticket purchased there is worth a whopping $5 million.

Although no one won the big $619 million jackpot in the Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday, December 10, it wasn’t all bad news – a mystery shopper bought a lottery ticket at Publix in Crystal River, Florida , matched five numbers to win $5 million. The Publix in question is located on the west coast of Florida near Cedar Key. In addition to the Florida winner, there were three other tickets – two of which were purchased in California and the other in Maryland – and there were 5 prizes for $1 million. Deadlines for claiming these prizes vary because winners are from out of state (see below).

A “second win” means that a player has matched five numbers in the Powerball and Mega Millions lottery and the total jackpot is increased.

The next $670 million Mega Millions drawing – a top 10 Mega Millions lottery jackpot in the game’s history – will take place on Friday, December 13, 2024, which is Friday, December 13th . The cash option would be $317.8 million.

Below you’ll find information about the Mega Millions Megaplier, how long it takes to hit a lottery jackpot here, and other current lottery prizes at a Florida Publix.

What were the Mega Millions numbers for Tuesday December 10, 2024? 12-14-26-48-52 and the Mega Ball was 21

Mega Millions lottery drawings take place on Tuesdays and Fridays at 11:00 p.m. EST. On Tuesday, December 10, the Mega Millions winning numbers were 12-14-26-48-52 and the Mega Ball was 21. Megaplier was 5x. Three other tickets – two in California, one in Maryland – had five correct numbers and won $1 million each. (These tickets did not purchase the Megaplier.)

Record win: After winning a $2.04 billion Powerball, Edwin Castro bought two multimillion-dollar homes within two weeks

How does Megaplier work in Mega Millions?

According to the Mega Millions website, “Most states use a Megaplier feature that allows players to increase their non-jackpot winnings by two, three, four or five times. In a participating state you can play Megaplier for an additional US dollar. Any.” The non-jackpot prize won in a Mega Millions game will be multiplied by the Megaplier number drawn if you purchased the Megaplier feature. For example, if you win the second tier $1 million prize on Mega Millions, and the Megaplier number drawn is 5, your prize would be a whopping $5 million if you won the Megaplier for just an extra $1 would buy.

Which Publix in Florida sold Mega Millions and Powerball lottery tickets?

In addition to the December 10, 2024 $5 million Mega Millions winner from a Publix in Crystal River, Florida, here is a list of the “second-tier” Powerball and Mega Millions lottery prizes that occurred in October and November 2024 Florida achieved:

• A Powerball Quick Pick ticket purchased at Publix, 250 Palm Coast Parkway Northeast, Palm Coast, Florida matched five numbers for a $1 million prize. The winning numbers for the Powerball lottery drawing on Saturday, November 23rd were 12-13-34-44-67 and the Powerball was 8. Power Play was 3x.

• In the Mega Millions lottery drawing on Tuesday, October 29, a ticket purchased at a Publix Liquor Store (next to the Publix grocery store), 2623 Simpson Road, Kissimmee, matched five numbers and won 1 million US dollars. The Publix and Publix Liquor stores in question are less than 10 miles from Orlando International Airport and less than 18 miles from Walt Disney World Resort. Tuesday October 29, 2024, the Mega Millions numbers were 16-22-26-36-56 and the Mega Ball was 1.

• A ticket from Florida was a big winner in the Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday, October 22nd. The ticket, purchased at the Sunshine Store, 14351 SW 96th St., Miami, was a Quick Pick that included 5 plus the Megaplier for a prize of $3 million. A Mega Millions ticket purchased in Texas for that date also returned 5 for a prize of $1 million. On Tuesday, October 22, 2024, the Mega Millions winning numbers were 8-43-48-58-60 and the Mega Ball was 4.

• Before a Georgia winner was announced for $478 million in the Wednesday, Oct. 23 Powerball drawing, Publix, 14630 SW 26th St., Miami, sold in the Monday, Oct. 21 Powerball drawing. October, a Quick Pick ticket worth $1 million. Monday October 21, 2024, the winning Powerball numbers were 1-25-57-62-64 and the Powerball was 15.

Record win: After winning a $2.04 billion Powerball, Edwin Castro bought two multimillion-dollar homes within two weeks

Where is Crystal River, Florida?

Crystal River is located on Florida’s west coast, approximately 80 miles north of Tampa and 60 miles southwest of Gainesville.

How long do you have to redeem a winning Florida Lottery ticket? What is the deadline to get a winning Powerball and Mega Millions ticket in Florida?

Claiming lottery winnings varies by state.

In Florida, Florida Lottery winnings must be claimed within 180 days (six months) from the date of the drawing. To receive a one-time cash payment, a winner has within the first 60 days of the applicable draw date to claim it. This applies to Florida Lottery games and Mega Millions and Powerball tickets purchased here.

For the most recent runner-up winners from the Sunshine Store in Miami, the Publix Store in Miami and the Publix Liquors Store in Kissimmee, it is 60 days from October 21st, October 22nd and October 29th (the drawing dates). -Time, lump sum payment in cash and 180 days from that date for annual payments. Lotto players have until the end of December to make the payout. The winning tickets for the second league expire in April 2025.

How long has it been since Mega Millions? When is the next Mega Millions drawing?

The latest Mega Millions lottery streak began on Friday, September 13, after a ticket in Texas won $800 million by matching all five numbers and the Mega Ball. It took just over three months for the jackpot to grow from $20 million to $800 million. Below is a summary of this latest series’ lottery draws and how the jackpot grew over time.

• Friday December 13th, also known as Friday the 13th: $670 million

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Can Florida lottery winners remain anonymous? Does the Florida Lottery announce the names of jackpot winners?

According to the Florida Lottery website, winners are not allowed to remain anonymous: “Florida law requires that the Florida Lottery provide records containing information such as the winner’s name, city of residence, game won, date won, and amount won to third parties who requests this information.”

However, the website states: “The names of lottery winners who claim prizes valued at $250,000 or more are temporarily exempt from disclosure for 90 days from the date of prize claim unless otherwise opted out by the winner. “

Lottery experts and lawyers say there are ways to remain anonymous if you win.

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