The Florida Lotto jackpot climbed to $1.25 million for the Wednesday, Feb. 11 drawing, setting the stage for a midweek millionaire moment just days before Valentine’s Day. With tickets priced at $2, hopeful players across the Sunshine State are watching closely to see whether the jackpot produces a winner or rolls again into Saturday’s romantic holiday draw.
Wednesday’s winning Florida Lotto numbers were 16-25-35-38-39-40. Double Play numbers were 23-29-37-38-42-53.
Recent Winning Numbers
For reference, the winning numbers from the Saturday, Feb. 7 drawing were:
49 – 30 – 26 – 21 – 42 – 51
Double Play: 18 – 33 – 2 – 47 – 52 – 16
From $21.5 Million to $1.25 Million
The most recent Florida Lotto jackpot win occurred on Wednesday, Feb. 4, when a Quick Pick ticket sold at BJ’s Wholesale Club Liquors on South Highway 27 in Clermont matched all six numbers and claimed $21.5 million.
Following that win, the jackpot reset to $1 million for the Feb. 7 drawing. After one rollover, the prize rose again to $1.25 million for Wednesday’s draw.
Recent Jackpot Timeline:
Wednesday, Feb. 11: $1.25 million
Saturday, Feb. 7: $1 million
Wednesday, Feb. 4: $21.5 million (winning ticket sold in Clermont)
Friday the 13th and Billion-Dollar History
While Florida Lotto never draws on Friday, history shows that superstition hasn’t stopped billion-dollar jackpots elsewhere. On Jan. 13, 2023 — a Friday the 13th — a single Mega Millions ticket sold in Maine captured a staggering $1.35 billion prize. According to MegaMillions.com, seven Mega Millions jackpots have been won on a Friday the 13th, with Michigan alone accounting for four of those wins.
Another iconic drawing took place on Jan. 13, 2016, when three Powerball tickets in California, Florida, and Tennessee split $1.586 billion. Though that date fell on a Wednesday, it remains one of the largest lottery payouts in history.
Valentine’s Day and a $2.04 Billion Claim
Valentine’s Day also holds lottery lore. Edwin Castro, the sole winner of the $2.04 billion Powerball drawing from Nov. 7, 2022, officially claimed his prize on Feb. 14, 2023. Opting for the lump sum, he received approximately $997.6 million before taxes. Later reports indicated he walked away with around $768 million after tax obligations.
In Florida, winners are public record by law, though those claiming prizes of $250,000 or more receive a temporary 90-day exemption from public disclosure.
How to Play Florida Lotto
Florida Lotto players select six numbers from 1 to 53 or choose a Quick Pick. Prizes are awarded for matching three to six numbers, and players who match two numbers receive a free ticket.
Game add-ons include:
- Double Play ($1): A second drawing held immediately after the main draw, offering prizes up to $250,000.
- EZmatch ($1 per play): Instant-win prizes if your EZmatch number matches your Florida Lotto numbers.
Tickets start at $2, making Florida Lotto one of the state’s most accessible jackpot games.
What Are the Odds?
The odds of matching all six numbers and winning the jackpot stand at 1 in 22,957,480, regardless of whether the jackpot sits at $1 million or $36 million. Overall prize payouts range from $2 to the full jackpot.
Claim Deadlines and Cash Options
Florida Lottery prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing. Winners choosing the single-payment cash option must claim within the first 60 days after the draw date.
Where to Buy Tickets
Lottery tickets are widely available across Florida at gas stations, grocery stores, and major retailers. It’s far more common to find a store selling lottery tickets than one that doesn’t.
The next Florida Lotto drawing takes place on Saturday, Feb. 14 at 11:15 p.m. ET — Valentine’s Day. Whether luck strikes midweek or rolls into the weekend, the chance to turn $2 into seven figures remains very real.
Good luck.
