The Florida Lottery announced Tuesday that Patricia Miles of Panama City has claimed a $1 million prize from the popular $15,000,000 GOLD RUSH MULTIPLIER Scratch-Off game. Miles claimed her substantial winnings at the Lottery’s Headquarters in Tallahassee.
Choosing to receive her prize as a one-time, lump-sum payment, Miles took home $597,700.00. Her lucky ticket, which cost $30, turned into a seven-figure win.
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Miles purchased the winning Scratch-Off ticket at the Publix located at 2310 S Highway 77 in Lynn Haven. For selling the winning ticket, the retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus commission.
The $30 $15,000,000 GOLD RUSH MULTIPLIER game launched in September 2024 and has been a major draw for players. The game features four top prizes of $15 million and includes a total of six $1 million prizes among its offerings. Overall, the game boasts more than $489 million in total cash prizes, with overall odds of winning at 1-in-2.6.
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Scratch-Off games continue to be a cornerstone of the Florida Lottery’s portfolio, accounting for approximately 74 percent of ticket sales in the fiscal year 2023-2024.
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), supporting education throughout Florida.
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