The Florida Lottery announced today that Benjamin Ramirez Gomez, 31, of Cape Coral, has claimed a $1 million top prize from the LOTERIA GRANDE™ Scratch-Off game. Ramirez Gomez visited the Lottery’s Headquarters in Tallahassee to claim his winnings.
Choosing the popular option, Ramirez Gomez elected to receive his prize as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $640,000.00.
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Lady Luck smiled upon Ramirez Gomez when he purchased his winning $5 ticket at the 7-Eleven located at 1021 Santa Barbara Boulevard in Cape Coral. The retailer is also celebrating the win, receiving a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the lucky Scratch-Off ticket.
The LOTERIA GRANDE™ Scratch-Off game offers players an exciting opportunity to win instantly, with a top prize of $1 million. For just $5, players can immerse themselves in the game, which boasts over $62.1 million in total cash prizes and features six top prizes of $1 million. With more than 4.4 million winning tickets available, the overall odds of winning stand at an impressive 1-in-3.97.
Scratch-off games continue to be a significant contributor to the Florida Lottery’s success, accounting for approximately 74% of ticket sales in the fiscal year 2023-2024.
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Since its inception, the Lottery’s Scratch-Off games have awarded over $65.5 billion in prizes, creating 2,283 millionaires across the state. Furthermore, these games have generated more than $19.80 billion for Florida’s Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF), demonstrating the Lottery’s commitment to supporting education in the Sunshine State.
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