The drawing may have been three months before Thanksgiving, but it’s likely a safe bet to say a Saint Johns man is plenty thankful to be the Florida Lottery’s latest announced millionnaire.
James Moon, 66, claimed the $2 million top prize from the Jackpot Triple Play drawing on Aug. 19, the Lottery announced Tuesday, allowing for a new state law’s 90-day grace period to release his name.
Moon chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $1,368,555, according to the Lottery. He bought his Jackpot Triple Play ticket with the Combo Quick Pick option from Publix at 2750 Race Track Road.
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He matched the drawn numbers 2, 10, 12, 35, 40 and 42. Winning numbers are available on the Lottery website, at retailers statewide and by phone at (850) 921-PLAY.
Each $1 ticket comes with three sets of numbers to try to match. Players can choose six numbers from 1 to 46 for the first set, and the second set will be randomly quick-picked. For an extra $1, the combo option will quick-pick the third set. Drawings take place at 11:15 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
Jackpots start at $250,000 and can roll over to reach $2 million before rolling down to increase the lower-prize levels in each drawing until the jackpot is won.
