A Florida woman is celebrating a life-changing win after claiming a $2 million top prize from the Florida Lottery’s TRIPLE JACKPOT Scratch-Off game.
Tracy Payne, 58, of Leesburg, purchased her winning ticket from the Publix located at 27615 U.S. Highway 27 in Leesburg. She opted to receive her winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $1,209,700.00.
The retailer that sold the winning ticket will also receive a $4,000 bonus commission.
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The TRIPLE JACKPOT game costs $10 to play and offers over $132 million in cash prizes, including four top prizes of $2 million. The overall odds of winning are 1-in-3.49.
Scratch-off games are a significant revenue generator for the Florida Lottery, accounting for approximately 74% of ticket sales. Since their inception, Scratch-Off games have awarded more than $65.5 billion in prizes, created 2,283 millionaires, and generated over $19.8 billion for the state’s Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF).
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