Lottery Notice to Check Numbers as $1 Million Prize Has Not Yet Been Claimed – Winning Ticket Was Purchased at a Publix

LOTTO players have been urged to check their tickets as a $1 million prize is still up for grabs.

Florida authorities revealed that the Mega Millions ticket was purchased at a Publix store.

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The player, who was not identified, matched five numbers and lost the jackpot worth US$363 million.

Authorities said the ticket was purchased at a store in San Antonio, located about 30 miles from Tampa, according to the Fox affiliate. WOFL.

The Florida gambler defied odds of about one in 12 million to win the $1 million prize.

The player has around six months to come forward and claim the prize.

But the timeline for claiming the prizes varies from country to country.

Some winners must report within 90 days, while others have a year.

The lawyers revealed steps winners must take before performing.

Florida Lawyer John Phillips urged winners to store the ticket in a waterproof and fireproof place.

He also recommended that winners sign the back of their ticket.

Lottery winners should call a lawyer or tax specialist who can advise, according to the lawyer.

He urged jackpot holders to scrutinize people asking for a share of their prize and urged winners not to be idiots.

Lottery players can test their luck by purchasing a ticket that costs just $2.

But they will have to defy odds of more than one in 302.5 million to land the life-changing sum.

In comparison, the odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are one in 292 million.

Top US Lottery Winners

Millions dream of winning the lottery and finding fame and fortune. These are the biggest winners in US lottery history.

• Edwin Castro – $2.04 billion, Powerball, November 8, 2022, California.
• Theodorus Struyck – $1.765 billion, Powerball, October 11, 2023, California.
• Unknown Winner – $1.602 Billion, Mega Millions, August 8, 2023, Florida.
• Marvin and Mae Acosta of Los Angeles, California, John and Lisa Robinson of Munford, Tennessee, and Maureen Smith and David Kaltschmidt of Melbourne Beach, Florida – $1.586 billion, Powerball, January 13, 2016.
• Unknown Winner – $1.537 Billion, Mega Millions, October 23, 2018, from South Carolina.
• Winner unknown – he sued his child’s mother to keep his identity hidden – $1.348 billion, Mega Millions, January 13, 2023, from Maine.
• Unknown Winner – $1.337 Billion, Mega Millions, July 29, 2022, from Illinois.
• Cheng and Duanpen Saephan and Laiza Liem Chao – $1.326 billion, Powerball, April 7, 2024, from Oregon.
• Yanira Álvarez – $1.08 billion Powerball, July 19, 2023 in California.
• Wolverine FLL Lottery Club – $1.05 Billion, Mega Millions, January 22, 2021, from Michigan.
• Winner unknown – $842.4 million Powerball, January 1, 2024, from Michigan.

The Mega Millions hasn’t been won, meaning it now stands at a staggering $421 million.

It has a cash value of $195.9 million.

Mega Millions jackpot winners can receive their prize all at once or in staggered payments.

If players accept the annuity, they will receive a check in advance of the annual payment over 29 years.

Each payment is 5% higher than the previous amount.

Jared James, co-founder of the Lotto Edge algorithm, is among the experts who encouraged winners to opt for the annuity option.

Investor Mark Cuban also urged players to opt for the annual fee option.