We Finally Know Who Won The $1.5B In Florida
We Finally know who won the $1.5B in Florida! Remember the Mega Millions ticket that was purchased from a Publix in Neptune Beach? By the way Neptune beach is about 4 hours from where I live in St. Petersburg. Well On August 8th someone in Florida won $1.5B.
On August 8th 2023 someone in Florida Won The Mega Millions
According to the Florida Lottery’s website someone from Saltines Holdings LLC claimed the billion dollar prize. This person matched all 5 numbers plus the mega ball on August 8th of 2023. This jackpot is the largest in the history of the game and the 4th biggest lottery prize in United States History.
Can You Remain Anonymous If You Hit The Lottery In Florida?
As of May 5th 2023, the names of anyone claiming prizes of $250K or more will be exempt from disclosure for 90 days. This is unless it is waived by the winners. So yes, you do have months to get your affairs in order before your information is released.
There is another way you can also remain anonymous. One way is by not signing your name on the back of the ticket and forming a trust or corporation. This is the same thing that Saltines Holdings LLC did. Luckily this is Florida and not California. In California, trusts cannot collect lottery prizes.
Lump Sum Or Yearly Payments?
If you hit the lottery how would you take the payments? I would take the lump sum! There is however a myth where pe0ple think that the government keeps the money if you pass away. That is not true. The money is usually passed on to your heirs. So you could actually take the yearly payments.
