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Clermont Today
By the People, for the People
Florida Lotto Jackpot Hits $12.75 Million Before Easter
One lucky ticket could make someone a millionaire just in time for the holiday.
Apr. 5, 2026 at 12:00am
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The Florida Lotto jackpot has reached $12.75 million ahead of the Easter holiday weekend, raising hopes that a single $2 ticket could make someone a millionaire. The winning numbers will be drawn on Saturday, April 4, with the lucky winner announced just days before Easter Sunday.
Why it matters
The Florida Lotto is one of the most popular state lottery games, with millions of players across the state hoping to strike it rich. A large jackpot prize right before a major holiday like Easter can generate significant excitement and interest, as people dream of how they might spend the winnings.
The details
The Florida Lotto is a twice-weekly game where players choose 6 numbers from 1 to 53. The jackpot starts at $2 million and grows with each drawing that doesn't have a winner. After one lucky ticket from a BJ's Wholesale Club Liquors in Clermont, Florida, matched all six numbers in the Wednesday, Feb. 4, drawing for $21.5 million, the current jackpot has reached $12.75 million.
- The next Florida Lotto drawing will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
- Easter Sunday falls on April 6, 2026, just two days after the drawing.
The players
BJ's Wholesale Club Liquors
A retail location in Clermont, Florida that sold a winning $21.5 million Florida Lotto ticket in February 2026.
What’s next
The winning numbers for the $12.75 million Florida Lotto jackpot will be announced on Saturday, April 4, 2026. If there is a single winning ticket, the lucky winner will have 180 days to claim their prize.
The takeaway
With a $12.75 million Florida Lotto jackpot up for grabs just before Easter, the holiday weekend could bring life-changing winnings for one lucky player. The excitement around a large prize so close to a major celebration is sure to generate significant buzz and interest across the state.
