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CASH Only — Fri, 10 Oct 2003 11:06:33 GMT

The correct thing to do would have been to add the unclaimed jackpot money to a future Florida Lotto draw-perhaps Christmas Eve (a Wednesday this year)-the unclaimed winnings belong to the players.

A Message to Florida Lottery Players From Secretary Mattingly

Lottery Post — Fri, 10 Oct 2003 09:41:32 GMT

For the first time in Florida Lottery history, the largest unclaimed LOTTO jackpot will be transferred to the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF), pending Legislative Budget Commission approval later this month.The Florida Lottery supports our state's commitment to education. Besides this unclaimed jackpot, the Lottery has contributed more than $13 billion to education over the last 15 years, with a record $1 billion contributed last year alone. These monies have funded more than 167,000 B... [ More ]