Anna Newson, 62, of Jacksonville, Florida, is celebrating a big win after claiming a $1 million top prize from the LOTERIA™ GRANDE Scratch-Off game. Newson chose to receive her winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $640,000.00.
Newson purchased her winning ticket at the Publix supermarket located at 7177 Merrill Road in Jacksonville. The retailer received a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the lucky scratch-off ticket.
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About the LOTERIA™ GRANDE Game
The $5 LOTERIA™ GRANDE Scratch-Off game offers players the chance to win up to $1 million instantly! With over $62.1 million in cash prizes, including six top prizes of $1 million, and more than 4.4 million winning tickets, this game provides exciting opportunities to win. The overall odds of winning are 1-in-3.97.
Scratch-Off Games and the Florida Lottery
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Scratch-off games are a significant part of the Florida Lottery, making up approximately 74% of ticket sales.
Since their introduction, 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 supports education programs throughout Florida.
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