TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A man is $1 million richer after playing the $20 Monopoly Doubler scratch-off game, the Florida Lottery announced Monday.
According to Lottery officials, Lazaro Aviles, 56, of Deland, claimed his prize at the Lottery’s Orlando District Office.
He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $798,985.
Lottery officials said Aviles purchased his winning ticket from The Rite Track food store in his hometown.
The business will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning ticket.
“The $20 MONOPOLY DOUBLER Scratch-Off game launched on July 4, 2022 and features more than $493 million in cash prizes, including eight top prizes of $5 million!” the Florida Lottery said in a news release. “The game’s overall odds of winning are 1-in-3.02.”
Lazaro Aviles of #Deland landed a big win when he stopped at #TheRiteTrack and collected a $1 million top prize after playing the MONOPOLY DOUBLER Scratch-Off game! Welcome to the Millionaire’s Club! https://t.co/fmYODDw5RA pic.twitter.com/FvoGBJVZI3
— Florida Lottery (@floridalottery) March 20, 2023