PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – Krista Hyde, a 37-year-old from Clearwater, is celebrating a major windfall after claiming a $1 million prize from the Florida Lottery’s $5,000,000 CROSSWORD CASH scratch-off game.
Hyde chose to receive her winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $652,665.60. She purchased the winning ticket at a Circle K convenience store located at 2173 North Hercules Avenue in Clearwater. The retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the lucky scratch-off.
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The $5,000,000 CROSSWORD CASH game offers players the chance to win up to $5 million instantly with a $20 ticket. This word-themed game features over $239.6 million in cash prizes, including four top prizes of $5 million. The overall odds of winning are 1-in-2.90.
Scratch-off games remain a popular choice for lottery players and a significant source of revenue for the Florida Lottery. They account for approximately 74% of ticket sales and have awarded over $64.3 billion in prizes since their inception.
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These games have also created 2,230 millionaires and generated more than $19.5 billion for the state’s Educational Enhancement Trust Fund, supporting educational initiatives throughout Florida.
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