Manatee County Resident Claims $1M Prize on Florida Lottery's $5 Gold Rush Doubler Scratch-Off Game

A resident of Manatee County, Florida, has become a millionaire overnight by claiming the $1 million top prize from the $5 Gold Rush Doubler Scratch-Off game offered by the Florida Lottery. The fortunate winner, 55-year-old Robert Gregory, visited the Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee to officially claim his life-changing prize.

Gregory's winning ticket was purchased from Publix, conveniently located at 9520 Buffalo Road in Palmetto. As a result of selling the winning Scratch-Off ticket, the retailer will receive a bonus commission of $2,000—a testament to their contribution to Gregory's success.

The $5 Gold Rush Doubler game is an extraordinary opportunity for players, featuring a staggering $188 million in cash prizes, including 28 top prizes worth $1 million each. With attractive odds of winning at 1 in 3.98, this game offers thrilling chances to strike it rich.

Opting for financial flexibility, Robert Gregory chose to receive his winnings as a lump-sum payment of $685,000—a substantial sum that will undoubtedly bring new opportunities and joy into his life.