Stephen Nagy, 64, of Venice, has claimed a $2 million top prize from the Florida Lottery’s 100X THE CASH Scratch-Off game. Nagy chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $1,280,000.00.
Nagy purchased his winning ticket from the Publix located at 4173 South Tamiami Trail in Venice. The retailer will receive a $4,000 bonus commission for selling the winning ticket.
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The 100X THE CASH game is a $10 Scratch-Off offering over $243.4 million in cash prizes, including 10 top prizes of $2 million. The game’s overall odds of winning are 1-in-3.49.
Scratch-off games are a significant part of the Florida Lottery’s portfolio, comprising approximately 74% of ticket sales. Since their inception, Scratch-Off games have generated over $64.3 billion in prizes, created 2,230 millionaires, and contributed more than $19.5 billion to the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF).
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