TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Lottery announces that Marcel Jerome, 68, of Lauderhill, claimed the $3.5 million FLORIDA LOTTO® jackpot from the drawing held on August 17, 2019, at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee.
Jerome chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $2,690,417.57. He purchased the jackpot-winning FLORIDA LOTTO Quick Pick ticket from Bill’s Sunoco, located at 5391 North Federal Highway in Pompano Beach. The retailer will receive a bonus commission of $25,000 for selling the jackpot-winning ticket.
The next FLORIDA LOTTO drawing will be held tonight, August 21, 2019, at 11:15 p.m. ET, with a $2 million jackpot. FLORIDA LOTTO drawings are broadcast on 17 carrier stations throughout the state. Drawings are also available for viewing on the Florida Lottery website and on the Lottery’s YouTube channel. Winning numbers are available on the Lottery website, at retailers statewide and by phone at (850) 921-PLAY.
