James Breseman, a 63-year-old from Beverly Hills, Florida, recently claimed a $1 million prize from the 500X THE CASH Scratch-Off game. He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $640,000.00.
Breseman purchased his lucky ticket from the Publix located at 6760 West Gulf to Lake Highway in Crystal River. The retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning ticket.
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The 500X THE CASH game boasts a top prize of $25 million – the largest ever offered on a Florida Scratch-Off game – and offers the best odds to become an instant millionaire. With more than $1.66 billion in cash prizes, this game’s overall odds of winning are 1-in-4.23.
Scratch-off games are a significant contributor to the Florida Lottery, making up about 74% of ticket sales in the last fiscal year.
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Since their inception, Scratch-Off games have awarded over $63.1 billion in prizes, created 2,175 millionaires, and generated more than $18.95 billion for the state’s Educational Enhancement Trust Fund. Sources and related content
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