CLAY COUNTY, Fla. – A Clay County man won big after purchasing a scratch-off ticket from a convenience store, Florida Lottery officials announced Tuesday.
Lee Tang, 65, of Keystone Heights, claimed his $1 million prize from the 500X The Cash scratch-off game this week at the Lottery’s Gainesville District Office.
He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $820,000.
According to the Florida Lottery, Tang purchased his winning ticket from Lee’s Discount Beverage in his hometown.
The business will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning ticket.
“The $50 game, 500X THE CASH, 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. “The game’s overall odds of winning are 1-in-4.50.”
Lee Tang of #KeystoneHeights bought a 500X THE CASH Scratch-Off ticket at Lee’s Discount Beverage and walked out with a $1 million prize! Congratulations and welcome to the Millionaire’s Club! https://t.co/DEtbXfvOWC pic.twitter.com/NkdROz5Aw8
— Florida Lottery (@floridalottery) February 28, 2023