Florida woman claims $1 million prize playing Lottery scratch-off game

Alicia Sanders, 52, of Riviera Beach, claimed her $1 million prize this week at Lottery headquarters in West Palm Beach. (Florida Lottery)

RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. ā€“ A Florida woman won $1 million playing the 500X The Cash scratch-off game, Florida Lottery officials confirmed Thursday.

Alicia Sanders, 52, of Riviera Beach, claimed her prize this week at Lottery headquarters in West Palm Beach.

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According to Lottery officials, she chose to receive her winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $820,000.

Sanders purchased her winning ticket from Franks Deli in West Palm Beach.

The business will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning ticket.

ā€œThe $50 game, 500X THE CASH, features a top prize of $25 millionā€”the largest ever offered on a Florida Scratch-Off gameā€”and the best odds to become an instant millionaire!ā€ the Florida Lottery said in a news release. ā€œThe gameā€™s overall odds of winning are 1-in-4.50.ā€


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