SARASOTA, Fla. – A woman is $1 million richer after playing the $5 Monopoly Doubler scratch-off game, the Florida Lottery announced this week.
According to Lottery officials, Nevine Ewadalla, 52, of Sarasota, claimed her prize at the Lottery’s Tampa District Office.
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She chose to receive her winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $798,985.
Lottery officials said Ewadalla purchased her winning ticket from a Cattleridge BP gas station in her hometown.
The business will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning ticket.
“The $5 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-3.98.”
🚨 Breaking News Alert 🚨: Nevine Ewadalla, of Sarasota, passed GO and collected a $1 million 💸 top prize from the $5 MONOPOLY DOUBLER Scratch-Off game! Comment below if you’re ready to 🎲 roll the dice, 🏢 make your move, and collect your MONOPOLY win. 💰 Congrats, Nevine!
— Florida Lottery (@floridalottery) June 27, 2023