Florida Lotto Jackpot Hits $24.5M. Tonight's Winning Numbers

Florida Lotto Jackpot Hits $24.5 Million

Will a $2 Florida Lotto ticket make someone a millionaire this weekend? As they say in the lottery business, “it could happen to you.” The Florida Lotto has once again captured the attention of players across the state, with the grand prize now sitting at an impressive $24.5 million for tonight's drawing.

The jackpot reset after a lucky ticket from a BJ's Wholesale Club Liquors in Clermont, Florida, matched all six numbers in the Wednesday, Feb. 4, Florida Lotto drawing for $21.5 million. This marked the 28th rollover, as no one matched all six numbers in the Wednesday, May 13, Florida Lotto drawing. The winning numbers for the Florida Lotto drawing on Saturday, May 16, were 46-24-4-15-38-48, with Double Play numbers being 11-40-38-42-51-12.

For those wondering about the previous week’s results, the winning numbers for Wednesday’s drawing were 37-20-15-2-11-46, and the Double Play numbers were 49-16-52-1-38-46.

Understanding the Florida Lotto

From $2 to $5, the cost of a Florida Lotto ticket is accessible to a wide range of players. The game allows participants to pick six numbers between 1 and 53 or select a Quick Pick ticket. Prizes are awarded for matching three to six numbers, with even those who match two numbers receiving a free ticket.

Players can enhance their chances by purchasing add-ons such as Double Play for $1, which offers a bonus drawing where players could win up to $250,000 using the same numbers. Another option is EZmatch for $1 per play, which instantly rewards players if any EZmatch number matches their Florida Lotto numbers.

Recent Jackpot History

The Florida Lotto jackpot was last won on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, when a Quick Pick ticket sold at BJ's Wholesale Club Liquors in Clermont, Florida, claimed the $21.5 million prize. The new jackpot reset at $1 million for the drawing on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, and has been steadily increasing since then.

Here is a recap of the latest jackpot streak:

• Saturday, May 16: $24.5 million
• Wednesday, May 13: $23.5 million
• Saturday, May 9: $22.25 million
• Wednesday, May 6: $21.25 million
• Saturday, May 2: $20.25 million
• Wednesday, April 29: $19 million
• Saturday, April 25: $18 million
• Wednesday, April 22: $17 million
• Saturday, April 18: $16 million
• Wednesday, April 15, Tax Day: $15.25 million
• Saturday, April 11: $14.50 million
• Wednesday, April 8: $13.75 million
• Saturday, April 4: $12.75 million
• Wednesday, April 1, or April Fool's Day: $12 million
• Saturday, March 28: $11.25 million
• Wednesday, March 25: $10.25 million
• Saturday, March 21: $9.25 million
• Wednesday, March 18: $8.25 million
• Saturday, March 14, Pi Day: $7.50 million
• Wednesday, March 11: $7 million
• Saturday, March 7: $6.75 million
• Wednesday, March 4: $6 million
• Saturday, Feb. 28: $5 million
• Wednesday, Feb. 25: $4 million
• Saturday, Feb. 21: $3.25 million
• Wednesday, Feb. 18: $2.50 million
• Saturday, Feb. 14, or Valentine’s Day: $1.75 million
• Wednesday, Feb. 11: $1.25 million
• Saturday, Feb. 7: $1 million

When Is the Next Drawing?

Florida Lotto drawings are held at 11:15 p.m. ET on Wednesdays and Saturdays, including holidays. According to floridalottery.com, players have a 1 in 22,957,480 chance to match all six numbers whether the jackpot is $1 million or $36 million. Prizes range from $2 to the grand prize jackpot, which varies.

The next Florida Lotto drawing will be on Wednesday, May 20.

Claiming Your Prize

Prizes for Florida Lottery must be claimed within 180 days (six months) from the date of the drawing. To claim a single-payment cash option, a winner has within the first 60 days after the applicable draw date to claim it.

Privacy and Transparency

According to the Florida Lottery's website, winners cannot remain anonymous: "Florida law mandates that the Florida Lottery provide records containing information such as the winner's name, city of residence; game won, date won, and amount won to any third party who requests the information." However, the site states, the "names of lottery winners claiming prizes of $250,000 or greater will be temporarily exempt from public disclosure for 90 days from the date the prize is claimed, unless otherwise waived by the winner."

Where to Buy Tickets

In Florida, most gas stations and some grocery stores sell lottery tickets. It's harder to find a gas station that doesn't sell Powerball, Mega Millions, Florida Lottery and scratch-off tickets than it is to find one that does. Publix also sells lottery tickets and is known for selling many winning tickets. A lesser-known location is Walmart. Whether the Walmart location closest to you sells lottery tickets depends on your state and the store. Many Walmart locations in Florida have self-service lottery ticket vending machines or sell lottery tickets at the customer service desk.

You can use the "Where to Play" search tool on the Florida Lottery website to find a grocery store or gas station near you that sells lottery tickets.