Florida man unlocks $1 million prize in mystery lottery game
$1.58 billion Mega Millions ticket sold in Florida
A lucky lottery player in Florida hit the jackpot after purchasing a winning Mega Millions ticket worth an estimated $1.58 billion, officials said. The single ticket, which was sold a Publix grocery store in Neptune Beach – a city east of Jacksonville – matched all five numbers, plus the mega ball in Tuesday's drawing to win the largest prize in the game's history.
MIAMI, Fla. - A man from Miami cashed in on a mega lottery prize this week!
Humberto Herrera Alvarez is now $1 million richer after claiming a winning Mystery Multiplier ticket, the Florida Lottery announced Tuesday. The 37-year-old man purchased the winning ticket from Ruby Fuel at 5100 NW 7th St. in Miami.
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Alvarez chose to receive his winnings in a one-time, lump-sum payment of $798,985.
Mystery Multiplier is a $10 game that features a multiplier that will either double, triple, quintuple or give you 10 times your total winnings. There are three more top prizes worth $1 million in this game.