In a stroke of incredible luck, a Florida man has won the $10 million jackpot in the state lottery.
The winner, who has chosen to remain anonymous, purchased the winning ticket at a convenience store in Orlando.
He opted to take the lump sum payout of $6.5 million after taxes. The Florida Lottery officials confirmed that the winning ticket matched all six numbers drawn in the Saturday evening drawing, making it the largest lottery payout in the state this year.
The winning numbers were 12, 16, 22, 29, 33, and 41.
The lucky winner expressed his excitement and gratitude towards the lottery system and said that he plans to use the money to take care of his family, invest in his business, and travel the world.
The Florida Lottery has been contributing significantly to education and economic development in the state, with over $38 billion transferred to the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund since 1988.
