A Florida man is celebrating a life-changing win after claiming a $1 million prize from the Florida Lottery’s 500X THE CASH Scratch-Off game.
Raul Llama, 36, Cocoa, purchased his winning ticket from the Circle K located at 4775-1 Fay Boulevard in Cocoa. He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $640,000.00.
The retailer that sold the lucky ticket will receive a $2,000 bonus commission.
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The 500X THE CASH game, which costs $50 to play, offers a top prize of $25 million – the largest ever offered on a Florida Scratch-Off game. With over $1.66 billion in cash prizes and overall odds of winning at 1-in-4.23, it’s no wonder this game is a popular choice for players.
Scratch-off games are a crucial component of the Lottery’s portfolio, making up approximately 74% of ticket sales. Since their inception, Scratch-Off games have awarded over $65.5 billion in prizes, created 2,283 millionaires, and generated more than $19.8 billion for Florida’s Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF).
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