POLK COUNTY, Fla. – Mary Curatolo from Haines City is celebrating a life-changing win after claiming a $1 million prize from the $5,000,000 TRIPLE MATCH Scratch-Off game. She opted to receive her winnings as a one-time lump sum of $664,198.00.
The lucky ticket was purchased at the Publix located on 617 US Highway 17-92 in Haines City. As a result, the retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus commission.
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The $20 Scratch-Off game, $5,000,000 TRIPLE MATCH, boasts three ways to play and win, with over $447 million in total cash prizes up for grabs, including 26 prizes ranging from $1 million to $5 million.
Scratch-off games remain a popular choice among Florida Lottery players, accounting for approximately 74% of ticket sales in the last fiscal year.
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These games have awarded over $63.1 billion in prizes, created 2,175 millionaires, and contributed more than $18.95 billion to the state’s Educational Enhancement Trust Fund since their inception.
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