2 from Jacksonville area are semi-finalists to become Powerball’s First Millionaire of the Year

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Two people from the Jacksonville area are semi-finalists in the Powerball First Millionaire of the Year promotion.

The Florida Lottery on Monday released the list of 50 Florida semi-finalists, which includes Elaine Fraser from Jacksonville and Brittany Miller from Hilliard.

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Each winner will receive $1,000 and be entered into a national drawing where five finalists will be selected for a chance to become the Powerball First Millionaire of the Year, the Florida Lottery said.

The $1 million grand prize winner -- the “First Millionaire of the Year” -- will be selected on live TV during Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2022.

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In addition to getting a chance winning the $1 million, each national finalist will receive an at-home New Year’s Eve party package that includes:

• $10,000 cash
• A deluxe dinner for eight
• A 70-inch LED TV
• A karaoke system
• A premium laptop computer
• $500 to spend at Party City

The Florida Lottery said the 50 Florida semi-finalists were randomly selected from all entries received into the Powerball First Millionaire of the Year Promotion between August 22 to September 27, 2021.

Photos: Florida Lottery winners from the Jacksonville area

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Jacksonville woman & her lottery group win $1 million prize Elizabeth Williams (center) of Jacksonville poses with two other members of the Lucky Lotto Champs group and oversized check after claiming a $1 million prize from the $1,000,000 A YEAR FOR LIFE SPECTACULAR Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee.

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