COCOA, Florida -- The Florida Lottery announced that Michael Weber, 51, of Cocoa,
claimed the $19 million FLORIDA LOTTO™ jackpot from the drawing held on
November 7, 2012. Weber chose to receive his winnings in a one-time,
lump-sum payment of $13,631,321.17.
The Publix supermarket located at 7325 US
Highway 1 North in Cocoa, received a bonus commission of $80,000 for
selling the winning FLORIDA LOTTO ticket. This Quick Pick ticket was the
37th jackpot-winning FLORIDA LOTTO ticket sold in Brevard County since
1988.
Total ticket sales for this jackpot generated more than $19.1
million for the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF).
The
next FLORIDA LOTTO drawing will be Saturday, December 1, at 11:15 p.m.
ET, with a $4 million jackpot. FLORIDA LOTTO drawings are broadcast on
17 carrier stations throughout the state, and are available for viewing
on the Florida Lottery website. Winning numbers are available on the
Lottery website, at retailers statewide and by phone at (850) 921-PLAY.