Lucky Florida Lottery player hits $43 million jackpot: Check your tickets!
DESTIN, Fla. - A lucky lottery player in Florida just became an instant multi-millionaire!
A Florida Lotto drawing was held on Wednesday night and a ticket purchased in Destin matched all six of the winning numbers, earning the jackpot prize of $43 million, according to the Florida Lottery.
The winning numbers from the January 15 drawing were 7, 8, 24, 37, 43, and 49.
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That lucky ticket was purchased at the Tom Thumb convenience store and gas station located at 9595 Highway 98 East. Here is a map for a better idea of where the ticket was sold:
The next Florida Lotto drawing, offering a $1 million jackpot, will be held on Saturday, Jan. 18.
The ticketholder can claim their winnings in person at the Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee.
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The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the Florida Lottery on Jan. 16, 2025.