Seminole County resident wins big in Mega Millions lottery game

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — A Seminole County man’s luck recently landed him a hefty prize in the Florida Lottery’s Mega Millions game.

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Nikolai Whiters, 49, of Altamonte Springs, matched all five white ball numbers in the game’s January 10 drawing.

They included: 7, 13, 14, 15, and 18.

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Lottery officials said while Whiters didn’t match the Mega Ball number, his Quick Pick ticket included the Megaplier option.

That decision led to a $3 million payout.

Whiters bought his ticket at Circle K located at 320 West State Road 434 in Altamonte Springs.

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According to lottery officials, the store will receive a $5,000 commission for selling the winning ticket.

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