Florida Lotto Jackpot Climbs: Will $16 Million Be Claimed on April 18?
The Florida Lotto jackpot climbs to $16 million after 20 consecutive rollovers. Will $16 million be claimed on April 18?
Recent winning numbers
Saturday, April 18 produced the winning set 12-23-28-29-31-36. The Double Play numbers were 5-8-9-17-26-27.
The prior drawing on Wednesday, April 15 produced 5-27-36-43-45-46. Its Double Play numbers were 13-14-25-46-49-51.
How the streak began
The last jackpot winner hit on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026. A Quick Pick ticket sold at BJ’s Wholesale Club Liquors on South Highway 27 in Clermont won $21.5 million.
The prize reset at $1 million for the Feb. 7 drawing. The jackpot then climbed over multiple drawings to reach $16 million on April 18.
- Feb. 7 — $1 million
- Feb. 11 — $1.25 million
- Feb. 14 — $1.75 million
- Feb. 18 — $2.5 million
- Feb. 21 — $3.25 million
- Feb. 25 — $4 million
- Feb. 28 — $5 million
- Mar. 4 — $6 million
- Mar. 7 — $6.75 million
- Mar. 11 — $7 million
- Mar. 14 — $7.5 million
- Mar. 18 — $8.25 million
- Mar. 21 — $9.25 million
- Mar. 25 — $10.25 million
- Mar. 28 — $11.25 million
- Apr. 1 — $12 million
- Apr. 4 — $12.75 million
- Apr. 8 — $13.75 million
- Apr. 11 — $14.5 million
- Apr. 15 — $15.25 million
- Apr. 18 — $16 million
When and how drawings occur
Florida Lotto drawings happen at 11:15 p.m. ET every Wednesday and Saturday. Drawings run on schedule, including holidays.
The next scheduled drawing after April 18 is Wednesday, April 22. Players can check results that night.
How to play and add-ons
Players choose six numbers between 1 and 53 or select a Quick Pick. Tickets start at $2 per play.
Matching three to six numbers earns prizes. Matching two of six yields a free play on many tickets.
Double Play costs $1. It is a second drawing that can pay up to $250,000. Double Play runs immediately after the main drawing.
EZmatch is another $1 add-on. Matching any EZmatch number to your Lotto numbers yields an instant prize.
Odds and prize range
The odds of matching all six numbers are 1 in 22,957,480. That rate holds whether the jackpot is $1 million or higher.
Lower-tier prizes vary by matches. Payouts range from small tickets to the grand prize amount.
Claiming prizes and winner disclosure
Prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the draw date. That equals six months from the drawing.
Winners who want the single-payment cash option must claim it within 60 days. After that, the option may be unavailable.
Florida law requires disclosure of certain winner information. Winners cannot remain fully anonymous under state rules.
However, names of winners claiming $250,000 or more are temporarily exempt from public disclosure for 90 days. Winners may waive that protection.
Where to buy tickets
Most gas stations and many grocery stores sell Florida Lotto tickets. Publix is known for selling numerous winning tickets.
Some Walmart locations in Florida sell tickets at customer service or self-service kiosks. Availability varies by store.
Use the “Where to Play” search tool on Filmogaz.com to find local retailers that sell lottery tickets.
