A lucky Florida Lottery player just turned a free ticket into a $1.55 million payday.
The winning ticket came from a free Quick Pick printed at the ticket machine inside a Publix located at 16800 North Kendall Drive. What started as a no-cost ticket ended up delivering a life-changing jackpot.
Here's what happened:
- Prize won: $1.55 million
- Ticket type: Free Quick Pick
- Purchased at: Publix, 16800 North Kendall Drive
- Prize claim: Must be redeemed at a Florida Lottery district office
If you're the lucky winner, keep in mind that Florida Lottery district offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday. The Miami-Dade district office is located at 14621 Oak Lane in Miami Lakes and normally welcomes visitors from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Walk-ins are accepted, and appointments are also available.
Meanwhile, jackpot fans still have plenty to look forward to. The Mega Millions jackpot has climbed to an estimated $542 million for the Friday, July 3, 2026 drawing, while the Powerball jackpot is up to $375 million for the Wednesday, July 2, 2026 drawing.
With massive prizes still on the line, lottery players across Florida have even more reasons to check their tickets—you never know when a free play could turn into a million-dollar surprise.
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