PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – Silver Gutierrez Figueredo, a 53-year-old resident of Clearwater, Florida, has claimed a $1 million prize from the Florida Lottery’s “$1,000,000 A YEAR FOR LIFE SPECTACULAR” Scratch-Off game. He opted to receive his winnings as a one-time lump-sum payment of $640,000.
Figueredo purchased his lucky ticket from Hercules Chevron, located in Clearwater. The retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning ticket.
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The “$1,000,000 A YEAR FOR LIFE SPECTACULAR” is a $50 Scratch-Off game offering two top prizes of $1 million annually for life and 234 prizes of $1 million. With over $1.6 billion in total cash prizes and overall odds of winning at 1-in-4.50, this game has been a popular choice among players.
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Scratch-off games contribute significantly to the Florida Lottery, accounting for approximately 74 percent of ticket sales in the recent fiscal year. Since their inception, these games have awarded over $63.1 billion in prizes, created 2,175 millionaires, and generated more than $19.24 billion for the state’s Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF).
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