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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.
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Sarasota County man wins $25 million jackpot, largest ever for Florida Lottery scratch game
A Sarasota County man has won the largest jackpot ever offered on a Florida Lottery scratch-off game. Kyle Lindquist, 45, of Venice, claimed his record-breaking $25 million prize on April 18, 2025, at the Lottery's Fort Myers District Office. He opted for a one-time, lump-sum payment of $16 million, Florida Lottery officials reported. Lindquist bought the winning 500X THE CASH Scratch-Off game ticket for $50 at Circle K, 101 U.S. Bypass S. in Venice. The retailer received a $50,000 bonus commission for selling the winning ticket. "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 — and the best odds to become an instant millionaire!" the Florida Lottery said in a news release on its website. According to the Florida Lottery, the 500X THE CASH game offers $1.66 billion in cash prizes. The game's overall odds of winning are 1 in 4.23. Two days earlier, on April 16, Gary Moore of Bradenton claimed a $1 million prize from the same game. That ticket was purchased at a Bradenton Circle K. No. Florida Lottery winners can't remain anonymous. According to the Florida Lottery, Florida law mandates that the Florida Lottery provide the winner's name, city of residence, along with the game, date and amount won to any third party who requests the information. However, Florida Lottery winners' home addresses and telephone numbers are confidential. $25,000,000: 1-in-21,920,355 $1,000,000: 1-in-274,004 $50,000: 1-in-117,851 $20,000: 1-in-20,166 $10,000: 1-in-20,101 $5,000: 1-in-6,008 $1,000: 1-in-1,001 $500: 1-in-46 $100: 1-in-5 Match any of your numbers or any of the bonus numbers to any winning number to win prize shown for that number. Get a "2X", "5X", "10X", "20X", "50X", "100X" or "500X" symbol and win 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 or 500 times the prize shown for that symbol! Get a "star" symbol and win double all 40 prizes. Tickets are $50 apiece. This article originally appeared on Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Venice man wins $25 million jackpot on Florida Lottery scrach ticket
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Venice man buys $50 scratch-off ticket at Circle K, wins $25 million top prize
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Venice man is now a multi-millionaire after he bought a top prize-winning ticket at a Circle K. The Florida Lottery announced that 45-year-old Kyle Lindquist claimed a $25 million top prize from the 500X THE CASH scratch-off game at the Lottery's Fort Myers District Office. He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $16,000,000. More Florida Lottery stories: Venice man buys $50 scratch-off ticket at Circle K, wins $25 million top prize Ruskin man takes home $2M prize after buying $10 scratch-off ticket at gas station Bradenton man wins $1 million from scratch-off game purchased at Circle K Florida man wins $1 million playing scratch-off game According to the lottery, Lindquist bought the winning ticket at the Circle K located at 101 U.S. Highway 41 Bypass S. in Venice. The convenience store received a $50,000 bonus commission for selling the winning ticket. The $50 scratch-off game features a top prize of $25 million, which is 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.
Miami Herald
18-04-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Lottery ticket worth $25 million sold at Florida gas station. Here's where
A Florida Lottery player won a record jackpot of $25 million when he decided to buy a scratch-off ticket at a gas station. Kyle Lindquist of Sarasota County claimed the first of two top prizes of $25 million in the 500X The Cash scratch-off game, which sells for $50 a ticket, the Florida Lottery announced April 18. The 45-year-old bought his ticket at a Circle K convenience store at 101 U.S. Highway 41 Bypass South in Venice, lottery officials said. He beat the odds of 1 in 21,920,355 to win the largest amount ever offered in a Florida Lottery scratch-off game, records show. The new multimillionaire claimed his winnings as a one-time payout of $16 million at a Florida Lottery office about 60 miles south of Venice in Fort Myers. The Circle K received $50,000 for selling the ticket, officials said.
