Florida Lottery Winners in Ocala and Marion County, 2026
Ocala-area prizes named in Florida Lottery press releases since January 2025, with the winner, game, payout and store as the Lottery states them.
This page lists a win only when a Florida Lottery press release names an Ocala or Marion County winner city or retailer. Three such releases were published in 2026: a $5 million Scratch-Off prize sold in Ocala, a $10 million Powerball prize claimed by an Ocklawaha man and a $1 million Scratch-Off prize won by an Ocala woman. Each row below links to the Lottery's release, and every figure is the Lottery's. Last checked Nov. 2, 2026.
Ocala-Area Lottery Wins Announced in 2026
Newest first, by the date the Lottery published the release. The claim date is when the winner collected the prize, which was months before each announcement.
| Lottery release | Winner | Prize and claim | Payout chosen | Where the ticket was sold | Retailer bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 13, 2026 | Robin Vollmer, 69, of Ocala | $5 million top prize, $5,000,000 TRIPLE MATCH Scratch-Off ($20 game). Claimed at the Gainesville District Office on June 5. | Lump sum of $3,319,810.00 | Quick King Food Store, 8955 S.W. Highway 200, Ocala | Not stated |
| June 25, 2026 | Christopher Trail, 51, of Ocklawaha | $10 million prize, POWERBALL drawing held March 11, 2026. Claimed at Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee on March 18. | Not stated | Circle K, 10030 County Road 44, Leesburg (the ticket was not sold in Marion County) | Not stated |
| May 29, 2026 | Angelique Hernandez, 44, of Ocala | $1 million prize, GOLD RUSH LEGACY Scratch-Off ($20 game). Claimed at Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee on February 5. | Lump sum of $640,000.00 | Publix, 10301 SE U.S. Highway 441, Belleview | Not stated |
The Powerball release is headlined "Marion County man" because the winner lives in Ocklawaha, but the Lottery places the ticket sale at a Circle K in Leesburg. The June 2026 roundup, published Oct. 13, is the newest winners release in the Lottery's newsroom; it covers prizes claimed in June.
Earlier Ocala-Area Wins, 2025 Releases
The Lottery newsroom also carries three Ocala-area winners from 2025. The Lottery's other winner releases published since January 2025 name no further winner or retailer in Ocala, Belleview, Dunnellon, Summerfield, Silver Springs, Ocklawaha, Fort McCoy, Reddick, McIntosh, Citra or Anthony.
| Lottery release | Winner | Prize and claim | Payout chosen | Where the ticket was sold | Retailer bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 25, 2025 | Jennifer Hatchett, 47, of Ocala | $1 million prize, $1,000,000 A YEAR FOR LIFE SPECTACULAR Scratch-Off. Claimed at Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee on May 8. | Lump sum of $640,000.00 | Medical Food Mart, 2534 S.E. 17th Street, Ocala | Not stated |
| July 21, 2025 | David Davison, of Ocala | $1 million prize, 500X THE CASH Scratch-Off. Claimed at the Gainesville District Office on April 18. | Lump sum of $640,000.00 | 7-Eleven, 8230 S.E. Maricamp Road, Ocala | Not stated |
| Mar. 31, 2025 | Sarah Mallory, 57, of Ocklawaha | $1 million prize, $5 MONOPOLY SECRET VAULT Scratch-Off. Claimed at Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. | Lump sum of $576,900.00 | Belleview Food Store, 10015 E. Highway 25, Belleview | $2,000 bonus commission |
Why the Newest Local Wins Are Not Listed Here
The Lottery announces winners after a prize is claimed, and the 2026 Ocala-area releases came about three to four months after the claim date, between 99 and 130 days by the dates in the releases. The Lottery does not say why each release came when it did. Its Winner's Guide states that a winner's full name, city of residence, game, date, amount and the name and location of the retailer are public record, and that the names of winners claiming prizes of $250,000 or greater are temporarily exempt from public disclosure for 90 days from the claim date unless the winner waives it. The roundup releases add that names and cities may be released after 90 days.
This page therefore waits for a Lottery release before listing a local win, and it is updated as new releases are published.
How to Claim a Florida Lottery Prize From Ocala
Where, by prize size
- $599 or less: any authorized Florida Lottery retailer or any District Office.
- $600 to $1,000,000: in person at a Lottery District Office, walk-in or by appointment, for games without an annual payment option.
- More than $1,000,000, and all prizes with an annual payment option: Florida Lottery Headquarters, 250 Marriott Drive, Tallahassee. Mega Millions and Powerball prizes of $600 to $1,000,000 can be claimed at any District Office.
- By mail: prizes of $250,000 or less, to Claims Processing, 250 Marriott Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32301-2983.
The office used for Ocala claims
The Lottery lists no district office in Marion County. The one Ocala claim in the 2026 releases that was made at a District Office, and the April 2025 claim, were both made at the Gainesville District Office, Butler Plaza, 3926 Southwest Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608, (352) 334-3880, open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET. The Lottery also lists an Orlando District Office at 1241 FL-436 #181, Casselberry, (407) 788-2202.
Call before driving: hours and appointment rules are the Lottery's and can change.
Claim deadline and paperwork
The Lottery says a Scratch-Off prize must be claimed within 60 days after the end of the game, and a Draw Game prize within 180 days after the draw date. A mailed claim must be postmarked by those dates. A prize of $600 or more needs the Winner Claim Form and identification that is current or was issued within the past five years and bears a serial or other identifying number. The Lottery advises signing a ticket as soon as it is bought, and says it cannot look up or track down a lost ticket.
Prizes with a choice between annual payments and a one-time cash option have a 60-day cash option election period, and the Lottery says the choice is final once made. It also says federal tax is withheld at 24 percent on prizes over $5,000 when the winner provides a valid Social Security number, and that winnings of $2,000 and above are reported to the IRS. Full details are in the Lottery's Winner's Guide.
Responsible Play and Help
Florida Lottery players must be 18 or older. The Lottery's Play Responsibly page tells players to set a dollar limit, never chase losses, never borrow money to play and to treat tickets as entertainment rather than income. It lists these resources for anyone struggling with gambling:
- Florida's Dedicated Problem Gambling Helpline: (833) 752-9947, playwise.org.
- National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-MY-RESET, ncpgambling.org.
- Gamblers Anonymous: (855) 222-5542, gamblersanonymous.org.
For tax questions after a large win, see the tax preparation services in Ocala guide, and for the wider picture of everyday expenses here, the cost of living in Ocala page. The towns named in the releases have their own guides: Belleview and Ocklawaha.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most recent Florida Lottery big winner from Ocala?
As of Nov. 2, 2026, the most recent Ocala-area win in the Florida Lottery's newsroom is a $5 million top prize from the $5,000,000 TRIPLE MATCH Scratch-Off game, claimed by Robin Vollmer, 69, of Ocala, at the Lottery's Gainesville District Office on June 5. The Lottery announced it on Oct. 13, 2026, and says Vollmer bought the ticket at Quick King Food Store, 8955 S.W. Highway 200, Ocala.
How much did the Ocala winners actually receive?
The Lottery lists the cash amount each winner chose. Robin Vollmer chose a one-time lump sum of $3,319,810.00 for the $5 million prize, and Angelique Hernandez of Ocala chose $640,000.00 for her $1 million GOLD RUSH LEGACY prize. The release for Christopher Trail of Ocklawaha, who claimed a $10 million Powerball prize, does not state a payout choice.
Where do Ocala-area winners claim large prizes?
The Lottery has no district office in Ocala. Its releases show Marion County winners claiming at the Gainesville District Office (3926 Southwest Archer Road, Gainesville) or at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. The Lottery says prizes of $599 or less can be claimed at any authorized retailer, prizes of $600 to $1,000,000 at a District Office for most games, and larger prizes at Headquarters.
How long does a winner have to claim a Florida Lottery prize?
The Lottery says a Scratch-Off prize must be claimed within 60 days after the end of the game, and a Draw Game prize within 180 days after the draw date. Games that offer a choice between annual payments and the cash option also have a 60-day cash option election period.
Why are recent Ocala wins not listed yet?
The Lottery publishes winners after the prize is claimed, and the three 2026 releases for Ocala-area winners were published about three to four months after the claim date. The Lottery says the names of winners claiming prizes of $250,000 or more are exempt from public disclosure for 90 days from the claim date unless the winner waives that. A win that has no Lottery release is not listed on this page.
Where can someone get help with a gambling problem?
The Florida Lottery's Play Responsibly page lists Florida's Dedicated Problem Gambling Helpline at (833) 752-9947 (playwise.org), the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-MY-RESET, and Gamblers Anonymous at (855) 222-5542. Players must be 18 or older.
Sources
- Florida Lottery: Winners for the month of June 2026 (Oct. 13, 2026)
- Florida Lottery: Marion County man claims $10 million Powerball prize (June 25, 2026)
- Florida Lottery: Marion County woman wins $1 million playing Gold Rush Legacy (May 29, 2026)
- Florida Lottery: Winners for the month of May 2025 (Aug. 25, 2025)
- Florida Lottery: Winners for the month of April 2025 (July 21, 2025)
- Florida Lottery: Marion County woman wins $1 million playing Monopoly Secret Vault (Mar. 31, 2025)
- Florida Lottery: News and media (release index)
- Florida Lottery: Winner's Guide (claiming, deadlines, payment options, public disclosure)
- Florida Lottery: Lottery Offices
- Florida Lottery: Play Responsibly
All Lottery pages were opened on Nov. 2, 2026. Only Florida Lottery press releases and the Lottery's own pages are used. This page does not link to or rely on any news report, and it is not affiliated with the Florida Lottery.
AI tools helped gather the sources and draft this page; each fact was checked against those sources before publishing. Editorial guidelines.
Ganadores de la Lotería de Florida en Ocala, 2026
Al 2 de noviembre de 2026, el comunicado más reciente de la Lotería de Florida sobre un ganador de Ocala es del 13 de octubre: Robin Vollmer, de 69 años, de Ocala, reclamó un premio de $5 millones del juego raspadito $5,000,000 TRIPLE MATCH y eligió un pago único de $3,319,810.00. Según la Lotería, compró el boleto en Quick King Food Store, 8955 S.W. Highway 200, Ocala. Otros comunicados de 2026 mencionan a Angelique Hernandez, de Ocala ($1 millón, GOLD RUSH LEGACY, boleto comprado en un Publix en Belleview) y a Christopher Trail, de Ocklawaha ($10 millones de POWERBALL). Los premios de $600 a $1,000,000 de juegos sin opción de pago anual se reclaman en una oficina de distrito de la Lotería; la que aparece en los comunicados de Ocala es la de Gainesville, (352) 334-3880. Los raspaditos deben reclamarse dentro de 60 días después del fin del juego y los juegos de sorteo dentro de 180 días después del sorteo. Para ayuda con el juego compulsivo, la línea de Florida es (833) 752-9947.