Florida Lottery Celebrates 5th Jackpot Win of 2025

A lucky player in Hollywood, Florida, scooped a $275,000 jackpot in the Jackpot Triple Play draw on April 8, marking the fifth win in this lottery game for 2025.

Key Takeaways:

• A $275,000 Jackpot Triple Play ticket was sold in Hollywood, Florida
• This is the fifth Jackpot Triple Play win in 2025
• Mega Millions ticket prices increased to $5 on April 8

The Florida Lottery's Jackpot Triple Play continues to create winners, with the latest jackpot claimed in the April 8 drawing. The winning ticket, worth $275,000, was purchased at a Kwik Stop on North 46th Avenue in Hollywood, a city located about 20 miles north of Miami.

This marks the fifth Jackpot Triple Play win in 2025, following a string of successful draws. Previous wins this year include a $400,000 jackpot on April 1, a $250,000 prize on March 18, a $550,000 win on March 14, and a substantial $2 million jackpot on February 25.

Lottery enthusiasts should note that significant changes have been implemented for Mega Millions. As of April 8, ticket prices increased from $2 to $5, which now includes the multiplier feature previously available for an extra $1. These modifications aim to generate faster-growing and higher jackpots, with the estimated jackpot for April 11 set at $72 million.

The new Mega Millions format also introduces better odds for players, reducing the number of Mega Balls from 25 to 24. Additionally, prizes will now receive an automatic, random multiplier between 2x and 10x, with every ticket guaranteed at least a 2x multiplier, setting the minimum prize at $10.

For those fortunate enough to win, the Florida Lottery has specific claiming procedures based on prize amounts. Winnings up to $599 can be claimed at any authorized Florida Lottery retailer or district office. Prizes between $600 and $1 million must be claimed in person at a Florida Lottery district office, while prizes exceeding $1 million and those with annual payment options must be claimed at the Florida Lottery headquarters.

It's crucial for winners to be aware of the 180-day deadline to claim their prizes from the date of the drawing. For those opting for a single-payment cash option, this window narrows to 60 days.

Florida law mandates that lottery winners' information, including names and residences, be made public. However, winners of prizes of $250,000 or more can request a 90-day exemption from public disclosure.

As the lottery landscape evolves, players are encouraged to stay informed about game changes and claiming procedures to maximize their winning potential and ensure a smooth process should they hit the jackpot.