OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – Larry Hamilton, a 46-year-old from Kissimmee, is celebrating a huge win after claiming a $1 million prize from the 500X THE CASH Scratch-Off game. Hamilton chose to receive his winnings as a one-time lump-sum payment of $640,000.
The winning ticket was purchased at KK Food Mart, located at 4275 New Tampa Highway in Lakeland. The retailer received a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the lucky Scratch-Off.
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About the 500X THE CASH Game
This $50 game offers players more than 10 million winning tickets, with a top prize of $25 million! In total, there are over $1.66 billion in cash prizes up for grabs. The overall odds of winning are 1-in-4.23.
Scratch-Offs and Florida Education
Scratch-off games are a significant part of the Florida Lottery, accounting for approximately 74% of ticket sales. Since their inception, Scratch-Off games have awarded over $63.1 billion in prizes, created 2,175 millionaires, and generated more than $19.24 billion for the state’s Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF), which supports education programs throughout Florida.
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