RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. — A 70-year-old Palm Beach County man has a "lotto" reasons to celebrate right now after claiming the winnings of a $3.5 million jackpot from the Florida Lotto.
The Florida Lottery said David James of Riviera Beach recently claimed the $3.5 million Florida Lotto jackpot from a drawing held on May 11. He chose to receive his winnings in a lump sum worth $2,263,300.18.
James bought the jackpot-winning ticket from a Publix located on Blue Heron Boulevard East in Riviera Beach. That Publix will get a bonus commission of $30,000 for selling the winning ticket.
The Florida Lottery said its next Florida Lotto drawing will be held at 11:15 p.m. Eastern time on Wednesday, Aug 31. That jackpot is estimated to be worth $7.75 million. For more information about the Florida Lotto and the Florida Lottery, click here.
