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Miami Herald
02-05-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Lottery player wins two $1 million prizes months apart in Florida. Here's where
Luck struck twice for a Florida lottery player after a stop at a gas station. Gail Riola, 67, won $1 million on a 500X THE CASH scratch-off game, four months after winning $1 million on the same game, the Florida Lottery confirmed to McClatchy News. Riola, a North Port resident, bought the winning ticket at a Circle K in Port Charlotte, officials said in an April 29 news release. She beat odds of 1 in 274,004 to snag the second-tier prize — and it's not the first time. She tested her luck in November and scored the same seven-figure prize after purchasing the $50 ticket at a RaceTrac in North Port, McClatchy News reported, citing lottery officials. Riola chose a lump sum payment, taking home $640,000 after taxes. She went the same route on April 29 when she claimed her latest winnings at the lottery's district office in Orlando, according to the release. The Circle K was paid a $2,000 commission for selling the winning ticket. A top prize worth $25 million is still up for grabs in the 500X THE CASH scratch-off game, the lottery's website says. Officials say the prize is the Florida Lottery's largest ever jackpot on a scratch-off game. Riola did not say how she plans to spend her winnings. Port Charlotte is about a 45-mile drive northwest from downtown Fort Myers.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Man win $1 million after buying $50 scratch-off at South Tampa Publix
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A man won a $1 million prize after buying a $50 scratch-off at a Publix in South Tampa. The Florida Lottery announced that 55-year-old David Hendry claimed the million-dollar prize from the 500X THE CASH scratch-off game at the Lottery's Tampa District Office. He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $640,000. According to the lottery, Hendry bought the $50 ticket at the Publix located at 2401 West Azeele Street in Tampa. More Florida Lottery stories: Man win $1 million after buying $50 scratch-off at South Tampa Publix North Port woman tests luck on $50 scratch-off at Circle K, wins $1 million prize Man buys $5 scratch-off at Bradenton convenience store, wins $1 million $50 turns into $1M after Florida man wins top prize from Publix scratch-off The store received a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning ticket. The Florida Lottery said the $50 500X THE CASH scratch-off game features a top prize of $25 million, the largest ever offered on a Florida scratch-off game. The game's overall odds of winning are 1-in-4.23. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
North Port woman tests luck on $50 scratch-off at Circle K, wins $1 million prize
NORTH PORT, Fla. (WFLA) — A North Port woman who tested her luck on a $50 scratch-off won a $1 million prize. The Florida Lottery announced Tuesday that 67-year-old Gail Riola claimed the prize from the 500X THE CASH scratch-off game at the Lottery's Orlando District Office. She chose to receive her winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $640,000. More Florida Lottery stories: North Port woman tests luck on $50 scratch-off at Circle K, wins $1 million prize Man buys $5 scratch-off at Bradenton convenience store, wins $1 million $50 turns into $1M after Florida man wins top prize from Publix scratch-off Brandon man claims $1 million lottery prize from Tampa grocery store Riola bought the winning ticket at the Circle K at 41 Tamiami Trail in Port Charlotte. The store will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning ticket. The $50 scratch-off ticket features a top prize of $25 million—the largest ever offered on a Florida scratch-off game. It also features the best odds of becoming an instant millionaire. The game's overall odds of winning are 1 in 4.23. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Miami Herald
23-04-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Lottery player buys $50 ticket — and wins $1M prize in Florida. Here's where
A stop at 7-Eleven led to a life-changing win for a lottery player in Florida. Vijay Gandhi, 61, won $1 million playing a 500X THE CASH scratch-off game, the Florida Lottery said. Gandhi bought the $50 ticket at a 7-Eleven in Tampa, according to an April 23 news release. He beat odds of 1 in 274,004 to snag the game's second-tier prize. The Hillsborough County man claimed his winnings at lottery headquarters in Tampa and went with the lump sum option, taking home $640,000 after taxes, officials said. The 7-Eleven also received a $2,000 commission for selling the winning ticket. A top prize worth $25 million is still up for grabs in the 500X THE CASH scratcher game, according to the Florida Lottery's website. Additional information wasn't immediately available.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Florida man wins $25 million, the largest scratch-off jackpot in state history: officials
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Talk about a life-changing pit stop! A Florida man is now living every lottery player's dream after scoring the largest scratch-off jackpot in state history. Kyle Lindquist, 45, of Venice, hit the jackpot after buying a $50 500X THE CASH scratch-off ticket at a Circle K on U.S. Highway 41 Bypass S in Sarasota County. What started as a routine stop turned into a $25 million payday — the biggest jackpot ever offered on a Florida scratch-off game, according to lottery officials. Lindquist claimed his massive prize at the Florida Lottery district office in Fort Myers and opted for a one-time lump sum payment of $16 million. As for the Circle K that sold the lucky ticket? They're celebrating too — the store is receiving a $50,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket. The 500X THE CASH has one remaining top prize of $25 million. The odds of winning are 1 in 21,920,355. You can claim your earnings in-person or by mail depending on the prize amount. By the numbers In person: Prizes up to $599 can be claimed at any authorized Florida Lottery retailer or Florida Lottery District Office. Prizes between $600 and $1,000,000 can be claimed in-person at any Florida Lottery District Office (via walk-in or appointment) for games without an annual payment option. Prizes over $1,000,000 and prizes with annual payments must be claimed at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee, except for Mega Millions and Powerball prizes between $600 - $1,000,000. By mail: Lottery officials say you can choose to claim your winnings by mail as long as the prize is $250,000 or less. The Florida Lottery accepts winning tickets at the following address: 250 Marriott Drive Tallahassee, Florida, 32399. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 35 ORLANDO: Download the FOX Local app for breaking news alerts, the latest news headlines Download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather app for weather alerts & radar Sign up for FOX 35's daily newsletter for the latest morning headlines FOX Local: Stream FOX 35 newscasts, FOX 35 News+, Central Florida Eats on your smart TV The Source This story was written based on information shared by the Florida Lottery on April 18, 2025.
