Broward man wins big playing Florida Lottery scratch-off game at Publix

OAKLAND PARK, Fla. – A man from Broward County is $1 million richer, before taxes anyway, after playing the $5 Gold Rush Doubler scratch-off game, the Florida Lottery confirmed Tuesday.

According to Lottery officials, Ronald Marc, 51, of Pompano Beach, claimed his prize at the Lottery’s West Palm Beach District Office.

He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $685,000.

Marc bought the winning ticket from Publix, located at 1003 East Commercial Boulevard in Oakland Park, according to the Lottery.

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

“The $5 Gold Rush Doubler game features more than $188 million in cash prizes, including 28 top prizes of $1 million!” the Florida Lottery said in a news release. “The game’s overall odds of winning are 1-in-3.98.”