The Florida Lottery’s 500 X The Cash scratch off game. (Source: Florida Lottery)
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami) – A Davie man got lucky and won a million prize in a Florida Lottery scratch-off game.
David Pearson, 39, won the big money from the 500X THE CASH scratch-off game.
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He chose to receive his winnings in a one-time lump-sum payment of $820,000.00.
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Pearson bought his winning ticket at a Speedway store, located at 2860 Davie Road. The retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus for selling it.
The $50 game, 500X THE CASH, has a top prize of $25 million, the largest offered on a Florida scratch-off game. The game’s overall odds of winning are 1-in-4.50.
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