Miami woman won million dollar prize playing Florida Lottery scratch-off game
TALLAHASSEE - A Miami woman has claimed a million-dollar prize from playing the Florida Lottery's 500X THE CASH game scratch-off game.
Amelia Agosto chose to receive her winnings in a one-time, lump-sum payment of $820,000.00.
Agosto bought her winning ticket from a Publix at 12800 Biscayne Boulevard in North Miami. The store will receive a $2,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
The $50 500X THE CASH game features a top prize of $25 million, the largest offered on a Florida Lottery scratch-off game.
The game's overall odds of winning are 1-in-4.50.
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