$1.28 billion?! No, but Jensen Beach lottery player lands $1 million in Mega Millions

Lamaur Stancil, Treasure Coast Newspapers
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JENSEN BEACH - The Treasure Coast had a consolation prize winner in the national Mega Millions lottery jackpot Friday, official said.

While the grand prize of $1.28 billion was won by a Illinois player, a Jensen Beach player will receive $1 million for their numbers, a lottery official said.

The numbers were filled out on a ticket at Cumberland Farms, 2001 NE Savannah Road.

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Lamaur Stancil is the Treasure Coast regional economy reporter covering business and industries, including retail, tourism and hospitality. Contact him at 321-987-7179 or lamaur.stancil@tcpalm.com and follow him at Lamaur Stancil on Facebook and @TCPalmLStancil on Twitter.

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