The Florida Lottery announced Monday that Natalie Ramos, 54, of Jacksonville, has claimed a top prize from the $1,000,000 A YEAR FOR LIFE SPECTACULAR Scratch-Off game. Ramos opted to receive her winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $16,000,000.00.
Ramos purchased her winning ticket at the Walmart located at 6767 103rd Street in Jacksonville. The retailer will receive a $50,000 bonus commission for selling the lucky Scratch-Off.
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The $50 $1,000,000 A YEAR FOR LIFE SPECTACULAR game offers players the chance to win two top prizes of $1 million a year for life, as well as 234 prizes of $1 million. The game boasts over $1.6 billion in total cash prizes, with overall odds of winning at 1-in-4.50.
Scratch-off games continue to be a significant contributor to the Florida Lottery, accounting for approximately 74 percent of ticket sales in the fiscal year 2023-2024.
Since their inception, Scratch-Off games have awarded over $66.9 billion in prizes and created 2,350 millionaires while also generating more than $20.09 billion for the state’s Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF).
NOTE: In accordance with Florida Statutes, Chapter 24, the names of lottery winners and their city of residence are public record and may be released by the Florida Lottery after 90 days. This winner claimed the jackpot in February.
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