Texas Man Among 10 Scratch-Off Players Scoring $1 Million Each From Florida Lottery Last Week—
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The Florida Lottery announced a significant week for scratch-off players, with a total of ten individuals claiming $1 million prizes from various games sold across the state. This lucky group included residents from across Florida and even one winner who traveled from Texas to collect their winnings.
The announcements began on Monday, when Danita Wright, 65, of Saint Johns, claimed a $1 million prize from the popular $50 500X THE CASH Scratch-Off game at Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. She chose a one-time lump-sum payment of $640,000.00. Wright purchased her winning ticket from Publix located at 2845 County Road 210 W. in Jacksonville, which received a $2,000 bonus commission.
