Bradenton Man Wins $1.6 Million Lottery Jackpot

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A 59-year-old Bradenton man is one of Florida’s newest millionaires courtesy of a few random numbers.

Jack Bennett claimed the $1.6 million jackpot prize from the Jan. 6 Lucky Money drawing, the Florida Lottery announced Wednesday. Bennett purchased his winning quick pick ticket from Publix, 11205 E. State Road 70.

The lucky winner opted for a single, lump-sum payment of $1,233,651.72, lottery officials announced in a media release.

The next Lucky Money drawing is Friday at 11:15 p.m. There’s a $550,000 jackpot on the line in that drawing.

For more information about the Florida Lottery, visit its website.

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