A Florida man’s luck has changed dramatically after he scratched his way to a $2 million win on a Florida Lottery ticket.
28-year-old Jesus Morales, Bradenton, claimed his top prize from the “$2,000,000 100X CASHWORD” game at Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee, opting for a one-time, lump-sum payment of $1,280,000.00.
The winning ticket was purchased at Ellenton Quick Mart, located at 2413 U.S. Highway 301 North in Ellenton. The retailer will receive a $4,000 bonus commission for selling the lucky ticket.
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The “$2,000,000 100X CASHWORD” game offers over $220 million in cash prizes, including eight top prizes of $2 million. With odds of 1-in-3.37, Morales defied the odds and is now a millionaire!
Scratch-off games remain a popular choice for Florida Lottery players, comprising approximately 74% of ticket sales. Since their inception, these games have created 2,283 millionaires and generated over $19.8 billion for the state’s Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF).
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