Lina Johnson, 42, of Palm Beach Gardens, is celebrating a big win after claiming a $1 million prize from the Florida Lottery’s “500X THE CASH” scratch-off game. Johnson chose to receive her winnings as a one-time lump sum payment of $640,000.
The winning ticket was purchased at the Stop Wise located at 9762 Gardens East Drive in Palm Beach Gardens. The retailer received a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the lucky ticket.
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The “$50 500X THE CASH” game offers a top prize of $25 million and over $1.66 billion in total cash prizes, with overall odds of winning at 1 in 4.23.
Scratch-off games make up a significant portion of the Florida Lottery’s sales, accounting for approximately 74% of ticket sales in the 2023-2024 fiscal year. Since their inception, scratch-off games have awarded over $63.1 billion in prizes, created more than 2,175 millionaires, and generated over $19.24 billion for Florida’s Educational Enhancement Trust Fund.
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