A Florida man is celebrating a life-changing win after claiming a $1 million prize from a Florida Lottery Scratch-Off game! Hubert Wilkerson, 64, of Summerfield, won big playing the 500X THE CASH game and chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $640,000.
Wilkerson purchased his lucky ticket at a Publix supermarket located at 8780 South East 165th Mulberry Lane in The Villages. The Publix store also gets a piece of the pie, receiving a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning Scratch-Off.
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About the 500X THE CASH Game
This $50 Scratch-off game offers more than just a chance to win; it boasts over 10 million winning tickets and a staggering top prize of $25 million! With over $1.66 billion in total cash prizes and overall odds of winning at 1-in-4.23, it’s no wonder this game is a popular choice.
Scratch-Offs and Florida Education
Scratch-off games play a crucial role in funding education in Florida. They make up approximately 74% of the Florida Lottery’s ticket sales and have generated over $19.24 billion for the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF) since their inception. These games have also awarded over $63.1 billion in prizes and created 2,175 millionaires, proving that they offer both fun and significant contributions to the state.
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