Dreams do come true, and for Benjamin Chiurliza, 63, of Davie, that dream materialized into a staggering $5 million windfall. The Florida Lottery (Lottery) announced today that Mr. Chiurliza claimed the top prize in the MONOPOLY™ SECRET VAULT Scratch-Off game at Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee.
Chiurliza experienced a life-changing moment after purchasing his lucky $20 ticket at the Publix located at 14375 Miramar Parkway in Miramar. For his incredible luck, he opted to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment totaling a substantial $2,884,920.00.
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Turning a mere twenty dollars into millions is a stroke of fortune that few experience. Chiurliza’s win highlights the exciting possibilities offered by the Florida Lottery’s Scratch-Off games.
The Publix store that sold the winning ticket is also celebrating, receiving a generous $10,000 bonus commission from the Lottery for its role in this jackpot victory.
The $20 MONOPOLY SECRET VAULT Scratch-Off game, which launched in July 2024, has proven to be a popular choice among players.
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The game features four top prizes of $5 million and boasts impressive overall odds of 1-in-2.95. With over $329 million in total cash prizes up for grabs and 7.3 million winning tickets available, the MONOPOLY™ SECRET VAULT game continues to offer thrilling opportunities for Floridians to win big.
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