The Minnesota Lottery announced a player in the state scored a Lotto America jackpot worth $34.12 million — a new state record. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
July 20 (UPI) — The Minnesota Lottery announced a player in the state scored a Lotto America jackpot worth $34.12 million — a new state record.
Lottery officials said the ticket purchased from the Holiday gas station on Coon Rapids Boulevard in Coon Rapids scored the largest Lotto America jackpot ever won in the state.
The winner has one year to claim their prize.
“A jackpot win of this magnitude creates excitement across the state and highlights the fun that comes with playing the Lottery,” Minnesota Lottery Executive Director Adam Prock said in a news release. “We’re thrilled to celebrate this incredible win while continuing to generate proceeds that benefit Minnesotans.”
The Holiday gas station will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.