Florida man won $1 million while playing the 500X the Cash scratch-off game

A Florida man won $1 million while playing the 500X the Cash scratch-off game, the winner from Florida has a grand lottery amount worth $1 million. 

Howard Creps who is 40 years old , of Land O’ Lakes, claimed his prize last week at Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee.

Creps purchased his winning ticket from Land O’ Lakes BP.

He opted for the option of getting the prize in one time lump sum and took home $820,000 after all taxes. 

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!” a news release from the Florida Lottery stated.