Frantz Colin, 47, of Cooper City, is the latest Floridian to strike it rich, claiming a massive $1 million prize from the Florida Lottery’s $1,000,000 A YEAR FOR LIFE SPECTACULAR Scratch-Off game. Colin opted for the immediate gratification of a one-time, lump-sum payment of $640,000.00.
The lucky winner purchased his life-altering ticket at Stop N Go, located at 1177 W. Commercial Boulevard. The retailer is also celebrating the win, receiving a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning Scratch-Off.
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The $50 $1,000,000 A YEAR FOR LIFE SPECTACULAR game boasts incredible odds, with players having a 1-in-4.50 chance of winning a prize. The game features two top prizes of $1 million a year for life and an astounding 234 prizes of $1 million, along with over $1.6 billion in total cash prizes.
Scratch-off games continue to be a significant revenue driver for the Florida Lottery, accounting for approximately 74% of ticket sales in the last fiscal year.
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Since its inception, the Lottery’s Scratch-Off games have awarded over $65.5 billion in prizes, creating 2,283 millionaires and contributing more than $19.80 billion to the state’s Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF).
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