Jacksonville man wins $1 million from scratch-off game
The overall odds of winning the game are 1-in-4.09, the Florida Lottery said.
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The overall odds of winning the game are 1-in-4.09, the Florida Lottery said.
After no ticket matched all six numbers drawn in Saturday night's Powerball drawing, players have a chance at winning $1.1 billion in Monday
It's the 10th largest jackpot in Powerball history.
A Hialeah man won a $10 million top prize from the Florida Lottery's GOLD RUSH LEGACY scratch-off game, officials announced Friday.
The winning ticket was bought at Publix in Miramar.
Benjamin Chiurliza chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $2,884,920.00.
Martinez Gutierrez bought his winning ticket at Aunt Molly's on S State Road 7 in North Lauderdale.
She bought her winning ticket at a Publix on SW 36 Avenue in Pompano Beach.
Hector Anaya Jr. bought his winning ticket at a Racetrac in Homestead.
The winning ticket was bought at El Palacio Supermarket on SW 5 Street in Miami.
The winning ticket was purchased at a Publix on Southern Boulevard in West Palm Beach.
The winning ticket was purchased at a Publix on Old Cutler Road in Cutler Bay.
Kelvin Staggers chose to receive his winnings in a one-time, lump-sum payment.
The winning ticket was purchased at the Beacon Service Station on NW 12 Street in Doral.
Marcos Valim bought his winning ticket at a Publix on Biscayne Boulevard in Miami.
Powerball drawings are held on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday nights. Tickets cost two bucks apiece.
Florida Lottery scratch-off games have generated nearly $19.80 billion for the state's Educational Enhancement Trust Fund.
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Since its inception, the program has granted more than a million scholarship awards.
The new scratch-off games offer millions of dollars in cash prizes.
She bought her winning ticket from Government Discount on NW 7 Street in Miami.
Florida Lottery scratch-off games have generated nearly $19.5 billion for the state's Educational Enhancement Trust Fund.
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