TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A Jacksonville Navy veteran won $2 million this month in the Florida Lottery.
Michael Baines Sr. claimed the Lucky Money jackpot from the Aug. 1 drawing at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee.
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Baines chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $1,488,961.20.
He purchased his winning Quick Pick ticket from the Publix at 1075 Oakleaf Plantation Pkwy. in Orange Park.
Total ticket sales for this Lucky Money jackpot generated more than $2.4 million for the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund.
The next Lucky Money drawing will be held Friday, Aug. 11, 2017, at 11:15 p.m. ET, with a $650,000 jackpot.
The Lucky Money drawings are broadcast on 17 carrier stations throughout the state.
Winning numbers are available on the Lottery website, at retailers statewide and by phone at 850-921-PLAY.