JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Talk about having a happy holiday!
A 51-year-old Jacksonville Beach man just won big after claiming a $1 million prize from the 500X THE CASH Scratch-Off game at the Lottery’s Jacksonville District Office, the Florida Lottery announced Monday.
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According to a release, the 51-year-old man purchased his winning ticket from Gate located at 4121 San Pablo Parkway in Jacksonville. The retailer received a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning Scratch-Off ticket.
The man chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $640,000.00.
“The $50 500X THE CASH Scratch-Off game features a top prize of $25 million—the largest ever offered on a Florida Scratch-Off game—and the best odds to become an instant millionaire!" the lottery said. “With more than $1.66 billion in cash prizes, this game’s overall odds of winning are 1-in-4.23.”
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Since its inception, Scratch-Off games have awarded more than $64.3 billion in prizes, created 2,230 millionaires, and generated more than $19.50 billion for the state’s Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF).