William Palm of Port Charlotte is celebrating a life-changing win after claiming a $1 million top prize from the MILLIONAIRE MAKER Scratch-Off game. Palm chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $640,000.
He purchased his lucky $5 ticket at the Winn-Dixie located at 3280 Tamiami Trail in Port Charlotte. The retailer received a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning Scratch-Off.
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About the MILLIONAIRE MAKER Game
Launched in May, the MILLIONAIRE MAKER game offers six top prizes of $1 million and over $79.3 million in total cash prizes. With odds of winning at 1-in-3.87, this game provides exciting opportunities for players to become millionaires.
Scratch-Offs Support Florida Education
Scratch-off games are a significant part of the Florida Lottery, representing approximately 74% of ticket sales. Since their inception, Scratch-Off 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), which funds educational programs across Florida.
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