The whole population supported a constitutional change that led to the creation of a state lottery in 1986 under the guise of funding school programs.
The inaugural Florida Lottery tickets became available in 1988. Surprisingly enough, in 3 weeks the pool makes all the way a 15.5 million.
Florida Lottery revenues have, in the past, been redistributed to further education throughout the state of Florida.
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Are they for sale by mail or online?
No, buy on line or by mail tickets are not available through the Florida lottery. You'll have to buy a ticket from a Florida lottery vendor.
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There seems to be no legal barrier.
Correct, such as you may choose more than one in a sequence of lottery tickets drawn. Refer to our Advanced Draws section for the complete specification of the maximum number of games that are allowed to be played consecutively.
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If I win a lottery, am I still entitled to keep my personal identification data private?
Unfortunately, no. Your name, town, and winning game and win date are all made public. All these data are not open to public, like street or phone address). And prizes over $250000 will not make your name public in the case of a prize that is high-value. If a litigant stands to gain substantially, it is also in his/her best interest to have a legal representative on file whenever filing the claim. For example, there may be moments in time, e.g., by creating a trust, that can go a long way in the other direction, perhaps to more and more anonymity.
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It is legal to donate to the Florida Lottery at eighteen (18) years of age.
Players must be aged no less than 18.
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What's the timeframe to claim my lottery prize?
The cash-out jackpot can be won within 180-day window on the day of the draw. Once, however, one switches to cash option, filing of claim is to be made not later than 60 days after the draw.
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How are the Florida Lottery revenues utilized?
Florida Lottery ticket sales are used to fund educational institutions within the state, including technology, scholarships, and textbooks, etc.
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Which lottery games are available in Florida?
The list is given as Fantasy 5, Powerball, Jackpot Triple Play,
Mega Millions,
Cash4Life, Florida Lotto, Pick 2, Pick 3, Pick 4, Pick 5 and CASH POP.
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No, winnings from the Florida Lottery are still subject to federal income tax according to the U.S. federal tax code.
U.S. persons and residents holding prizes of $600 or more must be reported to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) through The Florida Lottery. In fact, if the play is one in which the Florida Lottery is paying out a jackpot there is deemed to be a federal income tax penalty on some jackpots. To understand better, please visit our Tax Information page.
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What should I do when my travel ticket is lost or stolen?
Florida Lottery does not take responsibility for tickets that are lost, missing or damaged. It's advisable to store your tickets securely. By signing at rear of your ticket, you receive good title on condition of forfeiture for any loss or destruction of the ticket.