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Sarasota County Man Claims Big Powerball Prize
A 45-year-old Sarasota County man has turned in a winning Powerball ticket. Can you guess how much he won?
VENICE, FL — A 45-year-old Sarasota County man has claimed a $2 million prize from the Powerball drawing held on May 25, according to Florida Lottery officials.
The Florida Lottery confirmed that Javier Diaz of Venice matched all five of the white ball numbers but did not match the Powerball.
Diaz purchased his winning Quick Pick ticket from the Winn-Dixie, at 1254 Jacaronda Boulevard in Venice. The retailer will receive a $5,000 bonus commission for selling the ticket.
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The next Powerball drawing will be held on Saturday, June 1, at 10:59 p.m. eastern with an estimated $350 million jackpot.
National Powerball drawings are broadcast live from the Florida Lottery’s draw studio in Tallahassee, according to lottery officials.
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Florida Lottery game drawings are broadcast on 17 stations throughout the state. Drawings are also streamed on the Florida Lottery website.
To see if you have a winning Powerball ticket, check the Florida Lottery website, visit your local ticket retailer or call 850-921-PLAY.
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