NORTH MIAMI, Fla. – A 69-year-old woman won a million after playing a scratch-off game at a Publix Supermarket in North Miami, the Florida Lottery announced on Wednesday morning.
Amelia Agosto claimed her prize from the 500X THE CASH Scratch-Off game at the Lottery’s Miami District Office, and she chose a one-time $820,000 payment.
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Agosto purchased her winning ticket at the Publix, at 12800 Biscayne Boulevard. The retailer is set to receive a $2,000 bonus commission.
The Florida Lottery reported the 500X THE CASH Scratch-Off game has generated more than $17 billion for the state’s Educational Enhancement Trust Fund.
Playing the lottery is a form of gambling. For more information about how to seek help for a gambling problem, call the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700.