Florida Lottery Reports Record-Breaking Sales as Mega Millions Jackpot Soars Past $1 Billion
TALLAHASSEE, FL – The Florida Lottery announced a historic surge in ticket sales on Wednesday, driven by the Mega Millions jackpot climbing to an estimated $1.1 billion, the ninth-largest prize in U.S. history. According to lottery officials, this marks the highest single-day sales volume in the state since the game’s inception, with revenue exceeding $45 million within a 24-hour period. The spike, attributed to increased public interest ahead of Friday’s drawing, has prompted extended retail hours at over 13,000 authorized vendors statewide. Lottery Secretary John Davis confirmed that security protocols have been enhanced to prevent fraud, urging winners to sign tickets immediately and seek legal counsel. The Florida Lottery, which has contributed over $42 billion to education since 1988, expects further records as the jackpot continues to grow.