PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Lottery today announced that Eileen Zilvetti, of Palm Harbor, is the latest Floridian to hit it big, claiming a massive $2 million top prize from the SILVER STREAK Scratch-Off game.
Zilvetti opted to receive her winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $1,195,000.00.
Lady Luck smiled upon Zilvetti when she purchased her winning $10 ticket at the Circle K located at 35319 U.S. Highway 19 N. in Palm Harbor. The retailer will also benefit from Zilvetti’s good fortune, receiving a $4,000 bonus commission for selling the lucky Scratch-Off ticket.
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The $10 SILVER STREAK game, which launched in September 2024, boasts four top prizes of $2 million and 358 prizes of $10,000. With over $104 million in total cash prizes up for grabs, the game offers players overall odds of winning at 1-in-3.44.
Scratch-off games continue to be a significant revenue driver for the Florida Lottery, accounting for approximately 74 percent of ticket sales in the 2023-2024 fiscal year.
Since its inception, the Lottery’s Scratch-Off games have awarded over $65.5 billion in prizes, created 2,283 millionaires, and generated more than $19.80 billion for the state’s Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF), contributing significantly to education in Florida.
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