$9 million Florida Lotto winner sought

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CASH Only — Thu, 26 Aug 2004 23:55:41 GMT

I wonder if any tourists, snowbirds, etc who hit FL Lotto (or Mega Money since it was changed in January) got stuck with annuity payments because of FL's interpretation of the 60-day rule.

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fja — Mon, 23 Aug 2004 18:10:51 GMT

21 unclaimed lotto winners in 15 years,,,,,probably alot of tourist who just by tickets and never check for winners once they leave the state...

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CASH Only — Mon, 23 Aug 2004 13:32:03 GMT

That's right, ONLY 60 days from the drawing to collect in cash.

$9 million Florida Lotto winner sought

Lottery Post — Mon, 23 Aug 2004 11:43:27 GMT

If you happened to buy a Lotto ticket this week at a Publix off Wiles Road in Coral Springs, Florida, you may be a millionaire -- times nine.So far, no one has come forward with the winning Quick Pick ticket from the Wednesday drawing, lottery officials say.The winner will have 180 days from the day of the drawing to claim the $9 million prize, and only 60 days if they want their money in a lump sum, said Leslie Steele, spokeswoman for the Florida Lottery. They haven't come in to claim it yet,... [ More ]