LOTTERY players have been urged to check their numbers as a $4.25 million prize remains unclaimed.
The multimillion-dollar ticket was purchased at a Publix store in Bradenton, Florida.
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The player matched all six numbers in the Florida Lottery drawing on May 11, for The Herald Tribune.
“At this time, the winner has not come forward to claim their prize,” a Florida Lottery spokesperson told The US Sun.
The jackpot winner has 180 days from the date of the draw to come forward.
Several other winning lottery tickets were purchased at Florida Publix stores this year.
A Mega Millions ticket, worth $1 million, was sold at a Publix store in San Antonio – about 30 miles from Tampa.
The player missed the jackpot by one number.
They could have pocketed more than $360 million.
One ticket, worth $2 million, was sold at a Publix store in Port Orange – a city about 57 miles away. Orlando – in April this year.
A Publix store in Homestead, Miami-Dade County, also sold a winning ticket worth $1 million.
A lottery player purchased a ticket worth $3.75 million at a Publix store in West Palm Beach before the drawing in February.
Florida players who win more than $1 million must claim their prizes at state lottery headquarters in Tallahassee.
O Florida Lottery encourages players to sign for their tickets as soon as they purchase them.
The agency also encourages bettors to keep their tickets in a safe place.
Tickets cannot be laminated and should not be stored in areas exposed to intense sunlight and heat.
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, in 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.
- Winner unknown – $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.
Lottery officials encourage players to never chase their losses and to respect limits.
They warned players not to use the game to make money.
In Florida, lottery winners do not have to pay state taxes on their winnings.
IRS bosses charge 24% tax on earnings above $5,000.
But Florida Lotto bosses can deduct a portion of a player’s winnings if they have any outstanding debts.
It could be money that a player owes a government agency.
Lottery winnings: lump sum or annual fee?
Players who win big on lottery tickets typically have a choice to make: lump sum or annual fee?
Both payment methods can affect how much money you receive from your prize.
Annuities are paid slowly in increments, usually over 30 years.
Lump sums are paid all at once, but in smaller amounts since taxes are withheld all at once. This means 24% of your prize goes to Uncle Sam immediately. Many states also tax earnings.
Annuities can give winners time to create the financial infrastructure necessary to receive a life-changing amount of money, but lump sums have the advantage of being taxed only once.
It’s also worth considering inflation when making a choice, as payments don’t adjust to the value of a dollar. This means you will likely receive less valuable money at the end of an annuity.
Each state and game pays prizes differently, so it’s best to check with your state’s lottery to confirm payment policies. A financial advisor can also help you weigh the pros and cons of each option.
Experts have differing opinions on the possibility of take the fixed amount or take the annual fee.
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