Luck was in the air across Florida last week as seven lottery players claimed substantial prizes from various scratch-off games, becoming instant millionaires.
From Pinellas Park to Miami, and Clewiston to Jacksonville, winners cashed in tickets ranging from $5 to $50, reaping windfalls of up to $5 million.
The week’s big winners include:
- Duong Nguyen, 39, of Pinellas Park: Claimed $1 million from the $20 GOLD RUSH LIMITED Scratch-Off, opting for a $795,000 lump-sum payment.
- Nathaniel Wrigley, 32, of Miami: Scratched his way to a $5 million top prize from the $20 GOLD RUSH LIMITED game, taking home $3,960,000.
- J Guadalupe Leon, 68, of Clewiston: Won $1 million from the 500X THE CASH Scratch-Off, receiving a $640,000 lump-sum.
- Harold Riley, 61, of Jacksonville: Claimed $1 million from the $1,000,000 A YEAR FOR LIFE SPECTACULAR Scratch-Off, also opting for a $640,000 lump-sum.
- Roger Shackelford, 67, of Valrico: Turned a $5 ticket into $1 million with the MILLIONAIRE MAKER Scratch-Off, receiving $640,000.
- Syalon Britten, 46, of Ocoee: Won $1 million from the $1,000,000 A YEAR FOR LIFE SPECTACULAR game, claiming $640,000.
- Keith Leighton, of Highland Beach: Scored $1 million from the $1,000,000 A YEAR FOR LIFE SPECTACULAR game, and took the 640,000 lump sum.
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Retailers selling the winning tickets also received bonus commissions, ranging from $2,000 to $10,000.
The Florida Lottery’s scratch-off games remain a popular choice, contributing significantly to the state’s Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF). With billions in prizes awarded and thousands of millionaires created, the games continue to generate excitement and opportunity for players across the Sunshine State.
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