Florida man wins $1 million playing Florida Lottery scratch-off game
By Paritosh |
Published June 17, 2022 03:28 pm GMT
TAMPA, Florida – A 36-year-old man won $1 million playing a Florida Lottery scratch-off game at his local supermarket.
Felipe Carbajal, of Tampa, purchased his winning ticket at La Loma Supermarket, located at North Armenia Avenue in his hometown.
The store will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning 500X The Cash ticket.
According to Lottery officials, Carbajal chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $820,000.
$500X The Cash features a top prize of $25 million. It is also the largest jackpot ever offered on a Florida scratch-off game and it has the best chances for players to become instant millionaires.
