Florida Lotto — Florida

You must be at least 18 years old to purchase a lottery ticket in Florida. Retailers check ID at the point of sale, and tickets sold to minors are void.

Partially. Florida allows anonymity for winners above $250,000 (90-day delay). Below that threshold, your name and city of residence may be released. Many large winners structure the claim through a trust or LLC to add a layer of privacy.

Florida withholds no state income tax on lottery winnings — only the 24% federal withholding applies on prizes over $5,000. Your final tax liability depends on your total income for the year — most jackpot winners land in the top federal bracket of 37%, so the effective combined rate is typically 37–45% after April 15. Consult a tax professional before cashing a large prize.

You have 180 days from the draw date to claim a winning ticket in Florida. After that, the prize is forfeited and (in most states) returned to the lottery's beneficiary fund. If you're choosing the cash option on a jackpot, the deadline to elect cash is usually 60 days from the claim date.

Lottery proceeds in Florida primarily fund Florida public education. After paying prizes and operating costs, the remaining revenue is transferred to the state's beneficiary account.

This page shows the latest winning numbers for every Florida lottery game, refreshed automatically after each draw. Powerball and Mega Millions results are shown at the top of every page since they're the same in every participating state. Bookmark this page or check back after the next scheduled draw.