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Largo woman wins $4 million prize from Mega Millions drawing

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla — One lucky Pinellas County woman won the $4 million prize from a Mega Millions drawing.

According to the Florida Lottery (Lottery), Megan Chora, 40, of Largo, matched five numbers in the game but missed the Mega Ball, earning her the second-tier prize.

Chora purchased the ticket on June 11 from Publix at 10500 Ulmerton Road. The Publix will get a $5,000 bonus commission for selling the winning ticket.

Mega Millions drawings are Tuesdays and Fridays at 11 p.m. You can see lottery drawing results here

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