Florida Lottery announces winner of $1 million scratch-off prize

James Hart, of Longwood, is $1 million richer after playing the Gold Rush Limited scratch-off game. (Florida Lottery)

Tallahassee ā€“ A Florida man is $1 million richer after playing the Gold Rush Limited scratch-off game, the Florida Lottery confirmed Monday.

James Hart, of Longwood, claimed his prize last week at the Lotteryā€™s Orlando District Office. He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $795,000.

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According to Lottery officials, Hart purchased his winning ticket from a Circle K gas station in his hometown.

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

ā€œThe $20 Scratch-Off game, GOLD RUSH LIMITED, launched in September 2021 and features 32 top prizes of $5 million and 100 prizes of $1 million!ā€ the Florida Lottery said in a news release. ā€œAdditionally, this ticket is filled with more than 33,000 prizes of $1,000 to $100,000! The gameā€™s overall odds of winning are 1-in-2.65.ā€


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