Florida man turns $50 into $1 million playing Lottery scratch-off game at Publix

David Nguyen's winning 500X THE CASH scratch-off lottery ticket. (Florida Lottery)

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – An Orange County man won a $1 million prize after playing the 500X The Cash scratch-off game, Florida Lottery officials confirmed Thursday.

David Nguyen, of Orlando, claimed his prize this week at the Lottery’s Orlando District Office.

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According to Lottery officials, Nguyen chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $820,000.

He purchased his winning ticket from a Publix 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.”


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