Dreams became reality for Johnnie Pleicones Jr., 61, of Orlando, as he claimed a substantial $1 million prize from the Florida Lottery’s FLORIDA 300X THE CASH Scratch-Off game. Lottery officials announced today that Mr. Pleicones visited Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee to secure his winnings.
Opting for a one-time, lump-sum payment, Mr. Pleicones received a total of $695,500.00. His winning ticket was purchased at ITIG Quick Mart, located at 7105 S. Orange Avenue in Orlando, making the local retailer a winner as well.
ITIG Quick Mart will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the lucky Scratch-Off ticket.
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The FLORIDA 300X THE CASH game, a $30 Scratch-Off that launched in September 2022, has proven to be a popular choice among players. The game boasts over $1 billion in total cash prizes, including four life-altering top prizes of $15 million. Players have a strong chance of winning, with overall odds of 1-in-2.93.
Scratch-off games play a significant role in the Florida Lottery’s operations, accounting for approximately 74% of ticket sales in the 2023-2024 fiscal year.
Since its inception, the Lottery’s Scratch-Off games have awarded an impressive $65.5 billion in prizes and created 2,283 millionaires across the state. Furthermore, these games have generated over $19.80 billion for Florida’s Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF), underscoring the Lottery’s contribution to the state’s education system.
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