Florida Lotto players choose 6 numbers between 1 and 53, with odds of 1 in 22,957,480 to hit the jackpot. Drawings take place every Wednesday and Saturday at 11:15 p.m. ET, including holidays.
"As they say in the lottery business, 'it could happen to you.'"
The jackpot reached nearly $2 million for the Wednesday drawing after no ticket matched all six numbers in the Nov. 1 draw, when the prize was $1.25 million.
This year, the Nov. 1 drawing coincided with the day after Halloween and just hours before daylight saving time ended on Nov. 2 at 2 a.m.
The Florida Lotto drawing for Wednesday occurred the day after Election Day, when some special elections took place across the Sunshine State.
Winners have a limited time to claim their prize, and unclaimed money is handled according to Florida Lottery rules.
Whether a $2 ticket will turn you into a millionaire just after Election Day remains to be seen as players anticipate the results amid the holiday season.
Author's summary: Florida Lotto's recent jackpot nears $2 million, with drawings every Wednesday and Saturday offering a rare chance to strike it rich amid seasonal events and special elections.
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