Another lucky winner has emerged in Miami! José Ramírez, a 59-year-old resident, recently claimed a fantastic prize of $1 million by playing the $20 GOLD RUSH LIMITED scratch-off game. Earning this life-changing amount, José decided to receive a one-time lump sum payment of $795,000. The Florida Lottery announced this exciting news.
José purchased his winning ticket from the Circle K convenience store located at 24996 Overseas Highway in Summerland Key. As a result of selling the winning scratch-off ticket, the retailer will receive an additional $2,000 commission on top of their regular revenue.
Launched in September 2021, the GOLD RUSH LIMITED $20 scratch-off game serves as a gateway to incredible riches. Offering 32 top prizes of $5 million and 100 prizes of $1 million, it also boasts over 33,000 smaller prizes ranging from $1,000 to $100,000. With such enticing odds, players have about a 1 in 2.65 chance of winning.
Scratch-off games hold a special place in the Florida Lottery’s gaming portfolio, accounting for approximately 72 percent of ticket sales in fiscal year 2022-2023. Throughout their existence, scratch-off games have contributed a staggering $18.39 billion to the Education Improvement Trust Fund (EETF), benefiting communities across the state.
But José isn’t the only fortunate winner in recent times! Just last week, Mario Torres, a 47-year-old resident of Boynton Beach, won the same amount of money playing the GOLD RUSH LIMITED scratch-off game. Like José, Mario also opted to receive his winnings as a lump sum payment of $795,000. It seems luck is on the side of Miami residents!
And it’s not just Miami. In the beginning of November, a lucky woman from Florida named Janice Velez won a massive $5 million playing the Florida Lottery’s CASHWORD scratch-off game. Janice purchased her winning ticket at a local gas station in Kissimmee. Opting for a lump sum payment, she received an impressive $3,915,000. This goes to show that big wins can happen to anyone, anywhere in Florida!
So, if you’re feeling lucky, why not try your hand at the exhilarating world of scratch-off games? Who knows, you might be the next fortunate winner to claim a life-changing prize!
Remember, playing responsibly is key.
