Florida Man Strikes It Rich: $1 Million Lottery Win Turns Into $640K Cash Payout

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Florida Man Strikes It Rich: $1 Million Lottery Win Turns Into $640K Cash Payout

$1,000,000 A YEAR FOR LIFE SPECTACULAR
$1,000,000 A YEAR FOR LIFE SPECTACULAR

A Florida man is celebrating a life-changing windfall after claiming a $1 million prize from the Florida Lottery’s “$1,000,000 A YEAR FOR LIFE SPECTACULAR” scratch-off game. Jose Perez, 53, Kissimmee, opted for the lump-sum cash payout of $640,000.00, proving that dreams really can come true with a single scratch.

Perez purchased his lucky ticket at a 7-Eleven located at 7605 Sinclair Road in Kissimmee. The convenience store will also share in the excitement, receiving a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning ticket.  

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The $50 Scratch-Off game, “$1,000,000 A YEAR FOR LIFE SPECTACULAR,” boasts two top prizes of $1 million a year for life and a staggering 234 prizes of $1 million. With over $1.6 billion in total cash prizes and overall odds of 1-in-4.50, it’s no wonder this game is a hit with lottery players.  

Scratch-off games are a major revenue generator for the Florida Lottery, accounting for approximately 74 percent of ticket sales in the 2023-2024 fiscal year.

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Since its inception, the Florida Lottery’s Scratch-Off games have awarded over $65.5 billion in prizes, created 2,283 millionaires, and contributed more than $19.80 billion to the state’s Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF).

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