A lucky Florida Lottery player has struck gold! Mykel Lane, 37, claimed a $1 million prize from the Florida Lottery’s $15,000,000 GOLD RUSH MULTIPLIER Scratch-Off game, proving that dreams really can come true with a simple $30 ticket.
Lane of Boca Raton purchased his winning ticket at the 7-Eleven located at 20385 State Road 7 in Boca Raton. He opted for a one-time, lump-sum payment of $597,700.00.
The 7-Eleven store that sold the winning ticket will also receive a $2,000 bonus commission.
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The $30 $15,000,000 GOLD RUSH MULTIPLIER Scratch-Off game, which launched in September, continues to create excitement across Florida. With four top prizes of $15 million and six prizes of $1 million, the game offers players numerous opportunities to win big.
In addition to the top prizes, the game features more than $489 million in total cash prizes, with overall odds of winning at 1-in-2.60.
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Scratch-off games remain a vital component of the Florida Lottery, 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 over $19.80 billion for the state’s Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF), contributing significantly to Florida’s education system.
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