Women from Florida wins $1 million scratch-off game at Publix

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A Florida women won $1 million scratch-off game by the ticket she purchased at a Publix in Leesburg.

LEESBURG, Fla. – A Florida woman is $1 million richer after purchasing a winning scratch-off ticket from a Publix supermarket in her hometown.

Kimberly Elbers, 58, purchased the 500X THE CASH scratch-off ticket at a Publix in Leesburg and the store will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning Scratch-Off ticket.

Elbers chose to receive her winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $820,000 after reduction of taxes. 

The $50 scratch-off game features a top prize of $25 million is the largest ever offered on a Florida scratch-off game.

It also has the best odds to become an instant millionaire. The game’s overall odds of winning are 1-in-4.50.