Could a $2 ticket turn into a holiday miracle? In the lottery world, the answer is always the same: it just might.
Florida Lotto excitement is heating up again as the jackpot climbed to $8.75 million on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 — Christmas Eve. After weeks of rollovers and no perfect tickets, players across the state are watching closely to see if the holidays bring a big winner.
A quick look at how we got here
The Florida Lotto jackpot was last hit on Saturday, November 15, 2025, when a lucky Quick Pick ticket sold at a Circle K in Pensacola matched all six numbers and won $3.75 million. That win reset the prize to $1 million on Wednesday, November 19.
Since then, no one has cracked all six numbers, and the jackpot has steadily grown with each drawing.
Recent jackpot climb highlights:
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Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve): $8.75 million
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Saturday, December 20: $8 million
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Wednesday, December 17: $7.25 million
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Saturday, December 13: $6.25 million
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Wednesday, December 10: $5 million
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Wednesday, November 19: $1 million (reset)
Last winning numbers (just in case you’re checking)
For Saturday, December 20, the Florida Lotto numbers were:
26 – 29 – 40 – 42 – 47 – 52
Double Play numbers: 3 – 6 – 16 – 19 – 20 – 25
How to play Florida Lotto
Playing is simple and affordable:
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Pick 6 numbers from 1 to 53, or choose Quick Pick
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Tickets cost $2
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Match 3 to 6 numbers to win prizes
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Match 2 numbers and you get a free ticket
Optional add-ons:
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Double Play ($1): A second drawing with the same numbers for a chance to win up to $250,000
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EZmatch ($1 per play): Instant prizes if your EZmatch number matches
Odds, drawings, and what to expect next
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Drawings are held every Wednesday and Saturday at 11:15 p.m. ET, even on holidays
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Odds of hitting all six numbers: 1 in 22,957,480
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The next Florida Lotto drawing is Saturday, December 27, 2025
Bigger lottery buzz nationwide
Florida Lotto isn’t the only game making headlines. Powerball also surged after no one won the $1.6 billion prize on Monday, December 22. The jackpot jumped to $1.7 billion for Christmas Eve, making it one of the largest lottery prizes ever. The lump-sum cash option would be about $781.3 million.
Claiming your prize in Florida
If you win:
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You have 180 days (six months) to claim your prize
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If you want the cash option, you must claim it within 60 days of the drawing
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Florida lottery winners cannot stay anonymous
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Winners of $250,000 or more get a 90-day delay before their name becomes public
Recent Florida Lotto jackpot winners
Fall 2025 saw several big wins:
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November 15, 2025: $3.75 million Quick Pick sold at Circle K in Pensacola
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October 25, 2025: Robin Glover won $6.25 million, ticket sold at a Publix in Holmes Beach
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September 24, 2025: A $36.5 million jackpot ticket sold at a Publix in Hallandale Beach after weeks of rollovers
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