Florida woman forced to forfeit lotto prize after USPS loses ticket

Florida woman forced to forfeit lotto prize after USPS loses ticket



“Because the Lottery did not receive Ms. Burgess’ ticket within the seven-day claim period, an alternate winner was selected and paid," The Florida Lottery said. "However, if Ms. Burgess’ package arrives at Florida Lottery Headquarters with a date stamp prior to the original expiration date, our Claims Processing department will process and pay her claim.”