A Florida man is celebrating a $2 million windfall after winning the top prize in the Florida Lottery’s ULTIMATE VIP CA$HWORD Scratch-Off game.
Kelvin Staggers, 58, of Homestead, claimed his prize at the Lottery’s Miami District Office, opting for a one-time, lump-sum payment of $1,195,000.00.
The winning ticket was purchased at Sunshine, located at 801 NE 43rd Avenue in Homestead. The retailer will receive a $4,000 bonus commission for selling the lucky ticket.
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The ULTIMATE VIP CA$HWORD Scratch-Off game, priced at $10, offers players a chance to win up to $2 million instantly. With over $185 million in total cash prizes and eight top prizes of $2 million, the game boasts more than 7.3 million winning tickets and overall odds of 1-in-3.37.
Scratch-off games make up a significant portion of the Florida Lottery’s sales, accounting for approximately 74 percent of ticket sales in the 2023-2024 fiscal year. Since their inception, Scratch-Off games have awarded over $65.5 billion in prizes, created 2,283 millionaires, and generated more than $19.80 billion for Florida’s Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF).
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