Florida man wins $1 million prize playing Mega Millions at Publix

NORTH PORT. Fla. – A Florida man won $1 million playing the Mega Millions game, and claimed his prize this week, Florida Lottery officials confirmed Thursday.

David Dowell, 66, of North Port, purchased his winning ticket from a Publix in his hometown.

According to Lottery officials, Dowell’s ticket from the Nov. 7 drawing matched all five of the white ball numbers drawn but did not match the Mega Ball number.

The business will receive a $1,000 bonus commission for selling the winning ticket.

“Since joining MEGA MILLIONS in 2013, the game has generated more than $938 million for education and has awarded more than $835 million in prizes to 68 million players,” the Florida Lottery said in a statement.