PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – A Pinellas Park man is celebrating a life-changing win after claiming a $1 million prize from the Florida Lottery’s GOLD RUSH LIMITED Scratch-Off game.
Duong Nguyen, 39, purchased his winning ticket from Bolsa Oriental Market, located at 8730 49th Street North Suite 5 in Pinellas Park. The retailer received a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the lucky scratch-off.
Nguyen chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $795,000.00.
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The $20 GOLD RUSH LIMITED game, launched in September 2021, features 32 top prizes of $5 million and 100 prizes of $1 million!
The game also offers players over 33,000 prizes ranging from $1,000 to $100,000. With overall odds of winning at 1-in-2.65, this game has been a popular choice for lottery players.
Scratch-off games are a significant component of the Florida Lottery’s portfolio, accounting for approximately 74% of ticket sales in the 2023-2024 fiscal year.
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Since their inception, 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).
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