Man wins big playing Florida Lottery scratch-off game

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. – A Clay County man won big after purchasing a scratch-off ticket from a convenience store, Florida Lottery officials announced Tuesday.

Lee Tang, 65, of Keystone Heights, claimed his $1 million prize from the 500X The Cash scratch-off game this week at the Lottery’s Gainesville District Office.

He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $820,000.

According to the Florida Lottery, Tang purchased his winning ticket from Lee’s Discount Beverage in his hometown.

The business will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning ticket.

“The $50 game, 500X THE CASH, features a top prize of $25 million—the largest ever offered on a Florida Scratch-Off game—and the best odds to become an instant millionaire!” the Florida Lottery said in a news release. “The game’s overall odds of winning are 1-in-4.50.”