A 51-year-old Marion County man is taking home a massive payout after matching winning numbers in a recent lottery drawing. The Florida Lottery announced that Christopher Trail, of Ocklawaha, came forward to claim a $10 million prize from the Powerball drawing held on March 11, 2026.
Local Impact
The lucky ticket was purchased at the Circle K gas station located at 10030 County Road 44 in Leesburg. This latest win contributes to Florida’s high standing in the multi-state game. Since Florida joined Powerball in 2009, the game has generated more than $3.37 billion in contributions to the state’s education system.
Florida ranks among the top-selling Powerball states nationwide, accounting for more than 158 million winning tickets that total over $4.07 billion in prizes. This includes 17 jackpot winners since the state entered the game.
Upcoming Drawing
The next opportunity for players comes this weekend. The next Powerball drawing is scheduled for Saturday, June 27, at 10:59 p.m. ET, with an estimated jackpot of $348 million. Tickets for the upcoming drawing must be purchased by the 10:00 p.m. ET deadline to be eligible.
Original reporting: Tampa Free Press — read the source article.
