Broward woman wins $1 million playing Lottery scratch-off game at Publix

Florida Lottery

BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. – A Broward County woman claimed a $1 million prize playing the Gold Rush Limited scratch-off game, the Florida Lottery confirmed Monday.

According to Lottery officials, Gena Kanov, 37, of Weston, claimed her prize at Lottery Headquarters in Miami.

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Kanov chose to receive her winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $795,000.

She purchased her winning ticket from Publix, located at 5950 Coral Ridge Dr. in Coral Springs.

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

“The $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!” the Florida Lottery said in a news release. “Additionally, this ticket is filled with more than 33,000 prizes of $1,000 to $100,000! The game’s overall odds of winning are 1-in-2.65.”


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