61-year-old Orlando man wins $10 million Powerball prize

He purchased winning ticket from 7-Eleven on North Semoran Boulevard

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ORLANDO, Fla. – A 61-year-old Orlando man won the $10 million prize from the Powerball Double Play, according to Florida lottery officials.

Manuel Sanchez-Velasco’s ticket is from the Jan. 1 drawing and it matched all five white balls and the Powerball.

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He purchased the ticket from the 7-Eleven on North Semoran Boulevard in Orlando.

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The next Powerball drawing will be at 10:59 p.m. on Saturday. The estimated jackpot is listed at $76 million.


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