Florida Clerk Arrested for Allegedly Selling $1,000 Lottery Test Ticket A Bay County convenience store employee was arrested after a Florida Lottery security investigation uncovered allegations that he mishandled and sold a winning scratch-off ticket during a routine compliance check. The case began at Bay Food Mart in Panama City, where store clerk Rohail Khan allegedly violated procedures by retaining a compliance ticket designed to mimic a legitimate $1,000 winner. Instead of returning the ticket to the customer with claim instructions, Khan reportedly kept both the ticket and the associated documentation. Investigators later discovered that the ticket was scanned using the Florida Lottery’s mobile app shortly after the compliance operation. Days later, an individual attempted to claim the prize at the state’s headquarters in Tallahassee, prompting authorities to determine that Khan had sold the ticket for $800. This act violated Florida state law, which prohibits the transfer or sale of lottery prize claims. Khan was charged with one count of dealing in stolen property and one count of unlawfully selling the right to claim a lottery prize. It remains unclear whether he has retained legal counsel. Florida Lottery Acting Secretary Reginald D. Dixon emphasized the importance of strict procedures in maintaining lottery integrity, stating, “Retailers are entrusted with following strict procedures that protect players and ensure fairness in every Lottery transaction. When those procedures are disregarded for personal benefit, it compromises the system we rely on.” The Division of Security reiterated its commitment to conducting compliance operations and pursuing accountability for violations. The incident highlights broader concerns about the impact of such misconduct on public resources.#tallahassee #florida_lottery #bay_county #panama_city #rohail_khan
Powerball Results for March 23, 2026: NJ Lottery The Powerball drawing for Monday, March 23, 2026, concluded with a jackpot estimated at $133 million, offering a cash option of $60.3 million. The winning numbers for the draw were 12, 18, 47, 56, and 63, with the Powerball number 1. The Power Play multiplier for the evening was 10. Despite the substantial prize pool, no one claimed the jackpot, leaving the top prize unclaimed. The next Powerball drawing is scheduled for Wednesday, with regular draws held every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. In New Jersey, ticket sales for the upcoming draw are available both in-store and online until 9:59 p.m. on the night of the draw. Players can participate in the game by paying $2 per ticket, with an optional $1 fee to activate the Power Play feature, which can increase non-jackpot prizes by two, three, four, five, or 10 times. For winners of the Powerball, the process of claiming prizes varies depending on the amount. Retailers in New Jersey will redeem prizes up to $599.99, while larger winnings require submission of the ticket through the mail or in person at the New Jersey Lottery offices. Winners must provide a government-issued ID and a claim form, which can be obtained at the office located at 1333 Brunswick Avenue Circle, Trenton, NJ 08648. Mail submissions should be sent to the New Jersey Lottery, Attn: Validations, PO Box 041, Trenton, NJ 08625-0041. The payout structure for Powerball is based on the number of matched balls. A match of all five white balls plus the Powerball results in the jackpot. Other combinations yield smaller prizes, including $1 million for matching five white balls, $50,000 for four white balls plus the Powerball, $100 for four white balls, and $7 for three white balls plus the Powerball.#powerball #power_play #tallahassee #new_jersey_lottery #florida_lottery
Powerball Results for March 9, 2026 The Powerball drawing for Monday, March 9, 2026, concluded with a jackpot estimated at $46 million, offering a cash option of $21.2 million. The winning numbers were 22, 23, 28, 36, and 54, with the Powerball number 13. The Power Play multiplier for the drawing was 3. Despite the substantial prize, no one claimed the jackpot. The next Powerball drawing is scheduled for Wednesday, with regular draws occurring every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. In New Jersey, ticket sales for the current draw are available until 9:59 p.m. on the night of the draw, both in-store and online. Players can purchase tickets for $2, with an optional $1 add-on for the Power Play feature, which can increase non-jackpot prizes by two, three, four, five, or 10 times. Winners of prizes up to $599.99 can redeem their tickets at any New Jersey Lottery retail location. For larger prizes, winners must submit their tickets through the mail or in person at the New Jersey Lottery office. To claim via mail, winners should send a completed claim form, their winning ticket, and a copy of a government-issued ID to the New Jersey Lottery’s address in Trenton. In-person claims can be made at the Lawrence Park Complex office, open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The payout structure for Powerball includes various prize tiers based on the number of matched balls. Matching all five white balls plus the Powerball results in the jackpot, while matching five white balls alone awards $1 million. Lower-tier prizes range from $4 for matching just the Powerball to $100 for matching four white balls plus the Powerball. The Power Play option modifies these payouts, with the highest non-jackpot prize being $2 million for matching five white balls with Power Play.#powerball #new_jersey_lottery #florida_lottery #tallahassee #lawrence_park_complex
