SANFORD, Fla. – A Seminole County man has come forward to claim a $7.75 million Florida Lotto jackpot won earlier this month.
EB Hudson, of Sanford, had the winning numbers for the drawing held Sept. 8, the state lottery announced.
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Hudson decided to take his payout in a one-time lump sum of $6,035,178.17.
Florida Lottery says he bought the lucky quick-pick ticket from a Publix at 601 Weldon Boulevard in Lake Mary. The grocer gets a $70,000 bonus commission for the sale.
Florida Lotto’s next drawing is Saturday with a jackpot estimated at $1.75 million.
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