Florida man claims $15.5M Lotto jackpot

Comment #15

FireSauce — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 19:52:25 GMT

Congrats /r/floridaman

Comment #14

noise-gate — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 05:21:43 GMT

and most of their stores have lottery terminals

Comment #13

Cassie8620 — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 00:19:29 GMT

YW.(you're welcome music)yep. the lottery clerk talking about how even other worker's think more winner's should win when it's that high etc. yep. and oh!

no system, no. lol ha! i wish. then we ALL would play the same pick 4 ( to play one chosen number(multiple x)) lol

but yea i do pretty well with the pick 4s, i just hope that as last year, god willing it continue,yea for years, it's my favie game. yes.

Good luck to you too tonight, Music

Comment #12

Stack47 — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 00:16:36 GMT

There are a lot of Patel's in this country

Patel is a common name in India like Smith, Jones, Brown, etc. Lots of stores all over the country are owned in operated by members of the Patel family and most of their stores have lottery terminals.

What gives ?

You answered your own question; I don't know which last name in the U.S. has won the most $1 million jackpots, but I'll bet it's a common name.

Comment #11

music* — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 23:59:58 GMT

Congratulations, Cassie8620! You have a system that others may pay you for.

Thank You for the conversation story.

Comment #10

Cassie8620 — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 22:28:07 GMT

I think it should not matter, imo, (in my opinion)which state is a bigger one et.al., it should be for per store to win, a whopping $100,000 for sure, and IF over a certain amount yep. wow. i am glad for the man who won, congrats mr.patel.

A story to share with my lp members:

Today, i had a very INTERESTING conversation with the NC LOTTERY CLAIM(s) clerk today...

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Comment #9

dpoly1 — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 22:25:48 GMT

NICE WIN

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Bleudog101 — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 16:31:31 GMT

I believe here in KY it is 1% of sales in KY only when a jackpot is one. It can get up there if the jackpot is sky high and won here. Don't know the formula for SCEL. Some states give nothing, right

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noise-gate — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 16:28:56 GMT

So BD, going with your explanation, if you win $15 mil in the SC lottery, the store would receive ( if my math is correct ) a $72.13 payout. That's precious

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hlamb — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 16:23:11 GMT

There are a lot of Patel's in this country and they all seem to hit the lottery everywhere. All states. What gives

Comment #5

music* — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 15:56:01 GMT

Congratulations to Niranjan Patel. The $10.5 million can last a lifetime. Beware of false friends.

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Bleudog101 — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 15:27:27 GMT

Thanks noise-gate. Was going to put that in my post too.

One thing to consider how much larger the Florida lottery is versus the SCEL and much more populous and most of FL more prosperous than SC. Also the rules will be different.

Comment #3

CDanaT — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 14:43:56 GMT

Congrats on your win Niranjan. Enjoy your future

Comment #2

noise-gate — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 14:33:12 GMT

One Patel is collecting his money, while the other is still in limbo. Kudo's to Florida for having a better playout for stores that sell the winning ticket. I mean, Florida pays out $100K on a $15mil jackpot, while SC pays out $50K on a $1.5 Bil jackpot? Where is the justice in that

Comment #1

Bleudog101 — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 14:23:20 GMT

Congratulations Mr. Patel on winning the mechanical ball Florida Lotto. The retailer didn't do so bad either

Florida man claims $15.5M Lotto jackpot

Lottery Post — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 12:03:53 GMT

An Estero man is taking home millions in Florida Lotto winnings, according to the Florida Lottery.

Niranjan Patel, 41, claimed the $15.5 million jackpot from the drawing held Feb. 6 at the Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee, a press release states.

Patel chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $10,539,204.33, according to the release.

The jackpot-winning Florida Lotto Quick Pick ticket was purchased from a Publix at 2465 Glades Circle in Weston, Florid... [ More ]