Florida Lottery Reports $6 Million Winner as Jackpot Climbs

Lottery coverage for September 2026 highlighted rules, drawing schedules, jackpot updates and prize-claim procedures across several state games. The Florida Lottery reported that a Lakeland retailer sold a Quick Pick ticket worth $6 million in the Aug. 5 Florida Lotto drawing, while the jackpot later climbed to an estimated $9.5 million after multiple rollovers. New York’s lineup includes Lotto, Millionaire for Life, Numbers, Win 4, Take 5 and Pick 10, with drawings held daily or twice daily depending on the game; Millionaire for Life costs $5 and offers $1 million annually for life or an $18 million lump sum. Players of the Philippines’ Ultra Lotto 6/58 can select six numbers from 1 to 58 for 20 pesos per play, choose Lucky Pick, play multiple consecutive draws or use a system entry, while lottery officials generally advise winners to sign tickets and follow state-specific claim deadlines and identification requirements.