A lucky individual in Florida is waking up to a life-changing moment after clinching the $215 million Powerball jackpot in Monday night’s drawing. The Florida Lottery revealed that the winning ticket was purchased at a Publix located on Biscayne Boulevard in Miami Shores. As of Tuesday morning, the winner has yet to step forward.
Miami Shores, situated in Miami-Dade County, approximately 10 miles north of Miami, is now in the spotlight as the location where fortune smiled upon the jackpot winner. Should the lucky ticket holder opt for the cash alternative, they stand to receive a staggering $100.1 million.
Following this monumental win, the Powerball jackpot has been reset to $20 million for the upcoming drawing on Wednesday, with a cash option of $9.3 million.
Prior to this Florida triumph, the last Powerball jackpot victory occurred on April 6 when a hefty $1.3 billion prize was claimed in Oregon by Cheng Saephan, 46, his wife Duanpen Saephan, 37, and their friend Liza Chao, 55.
In Monday’s draw, the winning numbers were 7, 23, 24, 56, and 60, with the Powerball number being 25 and a Power Play of 2X. While Florida celebrates its latest jackpot victory, the rest of the nation eagerly awaits the next drawing, anticipating another shot at the dream of a lifetime.