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In a remarkable turn of fate, Saltines Possessions, LLC has emerged as the triumphant recipient of the staggering MEGA MILLIONS® jackpot, a colossal sum totaling $1.6 billion. This extraordinary windfall was secured during the drawing held on August 8, 2023, and the victor has chosen to receive the winnings in a one-time, lump-sum payment amounting to an impressive $794,248,882.00. |
The winning ticket, a fortuitous match of all five white ball numbers and the Mega Ball number, was claimed at the Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. This spectacular win, spanning 32 rollovers from April to August, not only captivated national attention but also contributed a remarkable $73.4 million towards furthering education in the state of Florida.
The fortuitous Uber MILLIONS Quick Pick ticket that led to this windfall was purchased from Publix, situated at 630 Atlantic Lane in Neptune Ocean side. As a gesture of appreciation, the retailer is being rewarded with a $100,000 bonus commission for vending the winning Uber MILLIONS ticket.
ABOUT UBER MILLIONS IN FLORIDA:
Since its inception in Florida in 2013, Uber MILLIONS has proven to be a significant contributor to education, generating over $1.10 billion for this cause. The game has awarded prizes totaling more than $1.84 billion to an impressive 76.9 million players, resulting in 135 individuals becoming millionaires, including five jackpot winners.
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ABOUT THE FLORIDA LOTTERY
The Florida Lottery has been instrumental in channeling over $45 billion towards the enhancement of education, facilitating the educational pursuits of more than 983,000 students through the Bright Futures Scholarship Program. A significant portion of the revenue generated by the Florida Lottery is reinvested into the state's economy through prize payouts, commissions to over 13,500 Lottery retailers, and contributions to education. Since its inception in 1988, Florida Lottery games have disbursed over $91.2 billion in prizes, elevating more than 3,800 individuals to the status of millionaires.
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