The Florida Lottery announced Tuesday that Brett Hold, 45, of Stuart, has claimed a substantial $1 million prize after playing the popular 500X THE CASH Scratch-Off game. Hold visited the Lottery’s Headquarters in Tallahassee to claim his winnings.
Opting for a one-time, lump-sum payment, Hold received $640,000.00. His winning ticket was purchased at the Speedway located at 2860 Davie Road in Davie. The retailer will also benefit from Hold’s good fortune, receiving a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the lucky Scratch-Off.
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The $ 50,500X THE CASH Scratch-Off game has captured the attention of players across the state with its record-breaking top prize of $25 million – the largest ever offered on a Florida Scratch-Off.
The game also boasts the best odds of becoming an instant millionaire, and with over $1.66 billion in total cash prizes, the overall odds of winning stand at an impressive 1-in-4.23.
Scratch-Off games continue contributing to the Florida Lottery’s success, accounting for approximately 74 percent of ticket sales in the fiscal year 2023-2024. Since its inception, the Lottery’s Scratch-Off games have awarded over $65.5 billion in prizes and created 2,283 millionaires.
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Furthermore, these games have generated over $19.80 billion for the state’s Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF), underscoring the Lottery’s commitment to supporting education in Florida.
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