A Florida woman is feeling “muy feliz” after hitting the jackpot with a $1 million winning Florida Lottery scratch-off ticket!
Dora Velazquez, 57, of Lehigh Acres, claimed her top prize from the LOTERIA GRANDE™ game at Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee, opting for a one-time lump-sum payment of $640,000.
Her lucky ticket was purchased at Fresh Choice Food Market on Homestead Road North in Lehigh Acres. The retailer received a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning ticket.
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The LOTERIA GRANDE™ game offers players a chance to win up to $1 million instantly for just $5. With over $62.1 million in cash prizes and favorable odds of 1-in-3.97, it’s no wonder this game is a popular choice for lottery enthusiasts.
Scratch-off games continue to be a significant revenue source for the Florida Lottery, comprising approximately 74% of ticket sales. Since their inception, these games have created over 2,230 millionaires and generated more than $19.5 billion for the state’s Educational Enhancement Trust Fund, supporting educational initiatives throughout Florida.
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