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Central Florida Publix sells winning lottery ticket worth $1.75 million

By Aurielle Eady

Updated February 14, 2024 12:33pm EST

Woman denied lottery win over unemployment

A woman in Kissimmee won nearly $3,000 on a Florida lottery ticket only to learn the state would not pay her. She was told it was because she was overpaid in unemployment benefits during the pandemic.

DELAND, Fla. - Check your tickets! A Publix store in Central Florida sold a lottery ticket worth $1.75 million.

The lucky Jackpot Triple Play ticket was sold at a Publix store located at 2431 South Woodland Boulevard in Deland.

The winning numbers in the Feb. 13 drawing were 8, 23, 28, 29, 44 and 45.

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The ticket holder must claim their prize at the Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee.

The Jackpot Triple Play game has now reset to a top prize of $250,000. The next drawing will be held on Feb. 16.