Powerball, Mega Millions Jackpots: What you need to know if you win
Here’s what you need to know if you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.
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While Hurricane Francine raged, Mega Millions winning tickets were sold in Texas and the Florida Panhandle on September 10.
The big winner was the ticket sold in Texas that won the $800 million jackpot.
The person who bought the Florida ticket will go home with $1 million.
Here’s what we know:
What were the winning numbers for the Mega Millions drawing on September 10?
The Mega Millions winning numbers for September 10 were: 1-2-16-24-66. The Mega Ball was 6. Megaplier was 4x.
Jackpot! Ticket sold in Sugar Land, Texas, brings in $800 million
The winner of the Sept. 10 $800 million jackpot purchased a Quick Pick ticket at Murphy USA in Sugar Land, Texas, according to the Texas Lottery.
The $800 million prize includes a cash payout of $404.2 million.
Where is Sugar Land, Texas?
Mega Millions ticket sold in Florida wins $1 million
A Mega Millions Quick Pick ticket sold in Defuniak Springs on September 10 is worth $1 million.
The ticket was sold at Big Boss Stores, 1739 US 331 South.
Where is Defuniak Springs, Florida?
Were there any other Mega Millions winners on September 10?
Four tickets with five correct numbers resulted in prizes worth $1 million, including the ticket in Florida.
The other tickets were purchased in California, New York and Washington.
How long do winners have to claim a winning Florida Lottery ticket?
Florida Lottery winnings must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing date.
To qualify for a lump sum cash payment option, a winner must claim it within 60 days of the applicable drawing date.
How much do Mega Millions tickets cost?
Mega Millions tickets start at $2 each.
Are you a winner? How to claim your prize
- Prizes valued at $599 or less: Claim at any authorized Florida Lottery retailer or district office.
- Winnings between $600 and $1 million: Must be claimed in person at any Florida Lottery district office for games that do not offer an annual payment option.
- Winnings over $1 million and all winnings with an annual withdrawal option: Must be claimed at Florida Lottery headquarters, except for Mega Millions and Powerball winnings, which can be claimed at any Florida Lottery district office.
You can also claim your prize by mail if the prize is $250,000 or less. Mail your ticket with the required documentation to the Florida Lottery.
Florida law requires public announcement of winners
If you are a winner, the following information will be publicly available under Florida law:
- Full name
- Place of residence
- Game won
- Date of winning
- Amount won
- Name and location of the retailer where the winning ticket was purchased.
When are the Florida Lottery drawings?
- Powerball: Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, 10:59 p.m.
- Mega Millions: Tuesday and Friday, 11:00 p.m.
- Florida Lotto: Wednesday and Saturday, 11:15 p.m.
- Jackpot Triple Play: Tuesday and Friday, 11:15 p.m.
- Cash4Life: daily at 9pm.
- Fantasy 5: Daily at 1:05 p.m. and 11:15 p.m.
- Cash Pop: Daily at 8:45 am, 11:45 am, 2:45 pm, 6:45 pm and 11:45 pm
- Tip 2, 3, 4, 5: Daily at 1:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m.
