One $1 ticket has turned into a seven-figure windfall for Winter Haven resident Benjamin Hall, who has claimed a $2 million Jackpot Triple Play prize and taken it in cash. Hall opted for a one-time lump-sum payout of $1,212,677.60 after hitting the top prize on the Florida Lottery draw game.
The winning ticket was bought at Vaishali on North Combee Road in Lakeland, and Hall finalized his claim earlier this year at the Florida Lottery’s headquarters in Tallahassee. The score came from Jackpot Triple Play, the Lottery’s $1 game that gives players three chances on every ticket.
According to the Florida Lottery, the drawing that produced Hall’s winning ticket was held on January 16, 2026, and he claimed the prize at Lottery Headquarters on January 20. The Lottery’s release confirms Hall chose the cash option rather than an annuity payout.
Where the ticket was sold
The jackpot-winning ticket was sold at Vaishali, 4646 N. Combee Road in Lakeland, as reported by Tampa Bay 28. Local coverage notes the sale at the Lakeland retailer and Hall’s subsequent claim filing with Lottery officials earlier this year.
How Jackpot Triple Play works
Jackpot Triple Play costs $1 per play and gives players three sets of numbers on a single ticket. For the first set, players select six numbers from 1 to 46, while the additional two sets are generated as Quick Picks. Jackpots start at $250,000 and can roll over to a $2 million cap. Once that cap is reached, any additional prize money rolls down to boost lower-tier prizes until a jackpot winner is drawn…