DELAND, Fla. — A customer at a Walmart store in central Florida claimed a substantial lottery prize after purchasing a ticket there, officials with the Florida Lottery confirmed.
The win occurred in a recent Powerball drawing where a Florida ticket matched five numbers plus the Power Play multiplier, securing a prize of $2 million, according to lottery records. The ticket was among those sold at retail locations including Walmart stores across the state.
Florida Lottery drawings take place regularly, with Powerball draws held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. The specific drawing referenced followed a rollover that had built the jackpot to $312 million, though the big prize went unclaimed in that instance.
Walmart locations in Florida commonly sell lottery tickets at customer service desks or through self-service machines. The retailer has been the point of sale for multiple notable winners in recent years, including larger scratch-off prizes.
Lottery officials encourage winners to sign the back of their tickets immediately and consider claiming prizes at lottery headquarters for larger amounts to ensure security. Details on the identity of the most recent winner remain private unless the individual chooses to come forward.
“Winners have up to 180 days from the draw date to claim their prizes,” a Florida Lottery spokesperson said in standard guidance. The process for claiming varies based on the prize amount, with options for lump-sum payments or annuities for major jackpots.
Florida Lottery proceeds support public education in the state. The latest win adds to a series of retail successes at major chains. Exact sales figures for the winning ticket at the specific Walmart were not immediately detailed.
As of June 24, the winner had not been publicly identified. Lottery officials continue to remind players to check tickets promptly and store them safely. No additional claims tied to the same drawing were reported.
