The Florida Lottery introduced four new Scratch-Off games today that offer more than $215 million in total cash prizes. The games, BONUS DOUBLE MATCH, LUCKY 7’s CROSSWORD, TRIPLE 777, and VERY CHERRY, range in price from $1 to $5. All Lottery retailers are expected to have these new tickets in stock and available for purchase within 72 hours.
BONUS DOUBLE MATCH features 16 top prizes of $250,000 and over $18 million in cash prizes from $100 to $10,000! The $5 game offers more than five million winning tickets, and overall odds of winning are one-in-4.03.
The second $5 game launching today, LUCKY 7’s CROSSWORD, offers more than $111 million in prizes, including 24 top prizes of $250,000! The game’s overall odds of winning are one-in-3.99.
TRIPLE 777 offers players the chance to win up to ten times and features 16 top prizes of $25,000! This $2 game features more than 3 million winning tickets, and overall odds of winning are one-in-4.41.
For just $1, players can win up to $5,000 with VERY CHERRY. There are more than 3 million winning tickets totaling over $10.2 million in cash prizes! The game’s overall odds of winning are one-in-4.94.
Scratch-Off games are an important part of the Lottery’s portfolio of games, comprising approximately 65 percent of ticket sales and generating more than $734 million for the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF) in fiscal year 2015-16.
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Port Charlotte man wins $1 million playing $10,000,000 WORLD CLASS CASH Scratch-Off game
The Florida Lottery announces that Gary McClelland, 56, of Port Charlotte, claimed a $1 million prize in the $10,000,000 WORLD CLASS CASH Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $748,000.00.
McClelland purchased his winning ticket from Publix, located at 24051 Peachland Boulevard in Port Charlotte. The retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning Scratch-Off ticket.
While McClelland is a frequent FLORIDA LOTTO® player, he said he rarely buys Scratch-Off tickets. “I just decided to buy one while waiting at Publix, and when I got home and scratched it, I couldn’t believe I had actually won!”
The new $25 game, $10,000,000 WORLD CLASS CASH, launched in February and features more than $549 million in total cash prizes, including two top prizes of $10 million and 46 prizes of $1 million! Overall odds of winning are one-in-2.89.
Scratch-Off games are an important part of the Lottery’s portfolio of games, comprising approximately 65 percent of ticket sales and generating more than $734 million for the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF) in fiscal year 2015-16.
Palmetto man claims first $2 million prize in new WHEEL OF FORTUNE Scratch-Off game
Jonathan Wyman (left) poses with his wife and oversized check after
claiming a $2 million prize in the WHEEL OF FORTUNE Scratch-Off game.
The Florida Lottery announces that Jonathan Wyman, 65, of Palmetto, claimed a $2 million prize in the WHEEL OF FORTUNE Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $1.6 million.
Wyman purchased his winning ticket from Publix, located at 1101 8th Avenue West in Palmetto. The retailer will receive a $4,000 bonus commission for selling the winning Scratch-Off ticket.
The new $10 Scratch-Off game, WHEEL OF FORTUNE, launched in April, and features more than $75 million in total cash prizes, including four prizes of $2 million! The game’s overall odds of winning are one-in-4.04.
Scratch-Off games are an important part of the Lottery’s portfolio of games, comprising approximately 65 percent of ticket sales and generating more than $734 million for the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF) in fiscal year 2015-16.
Florida Lottery celebrates best April sales on record
The Florida Lottery had its strongest start ever to the final quarter of the fiscal year, with record sales for the month of April totaling more than $528 million. Over the past five years, sales during the month of April have swelled by more than $100 million, a 23.5% increase. Additionally, the Lottery contributed more than $130 million to the state’s Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF) during the month of April alone.
“I am extremely proud of our Florida Lottery team and retailers as we continue to shatter previous records,” said Florida Lottery Secretary Tom Delacenserie. “In addition to their winning experiences, our players should take pride in knowing that with the purchase of every Lottery ticket, they are making a difference in the lives of Florida’s students.”
Over the past 29 years, the Florida Lottery has established itself as a dependable funding source for public education. For 15 consecutive years the Lottery has transferred more than $1 billion to education, while remaining one of the most efficient lotteries in the nation. Additionally, the Lottery has contributed more than $5 billion to the Bright Futures Scholarship Program to send over 750,000 students to college.
Florida Lottery contributions represent approximately six percent of the state’s total education budget. Lottery funds are appropriated by the Florida Legislature and are administered by the Florida Department of Education.
Brevard County man claims $1 million Scratch-Off prize on his 48th birthday
The Florida Lottery announces that JonDavid Duvall, of Viera, claimed a $1 million prize from the $10,000,000 WORLD CLASS CASH Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee, on his 48th birthday. He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $748,000.00.
Duvall purchased his winning ticket from Publix, located at 5380 Stadium Parkway in Rockledge. The retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning Scratch-Off ticket.
The new $25 game, $10,000,000 WORLD CLASS CASH, launched in February and features more than $549 million in total cash prizes, including two top prizes of $10 million and 46 prizes of $1 million! Overall odds of winning are one-in-2.89.
Scratch-Off games are an important part of the Lottery’s portfolio of games, comprising approximately 65 percent of ticket sales and generating more than $734 million for the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF) in fiscal year 2015-16.
Spring Hill man claims $1 million prize in $10,000,000 FORTUNE Scratch-Off game
Robert Lapenna poses with his oversized check after claiming a
$1 million prize in the $10,000,000 FORTUNE Scratch-Off game.
The Florida Lottery announces that Robert Lapenna, 68, of Spring Hill, claimed a $1 million prize in the $10,000,000 FORTUNE Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $792,000.00.
Lapenna purchased his winning ticket from Publix, located at 13455 County Line Road in Spring Hill. The retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning Scratch-Off ticket.
The $25 Scratch-Off game, $10,000,000 FORTUNE, launched in February 2016, and features more than $623 million in total cash prizes, including 46 prizes of $1 million and four prizes of $10 million. The game’s overall odds of winning are one-in-2.88.
Scratch-Off games are an important part of the Lottery’s portfolio of games, comprising approximately 65 percent of ticket sales and generating more than $734 million for the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF) in fiscal year 2015-16.
Riviera Beach woman turns $5 into $500,000 playing GOLD RUSH DOUBLER Scratch-Off game
The Florida Lottery announces that Adrienne Coleman, 46, of Riviera Beach, claimed a top prize in the $500,000 GOLD RUSH DOUBLER Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. She purchased her winning ticket from Publix, located at 2895 North Military Trail in West Palm Beach.
The $5 Scratch-Off game, $500,000 GOLD RUSH DOUBLER, launched in January, and features more than $182.8 million in prizes, including 44 top prizes of $500,000. The game’s overall odds of winning are one-in-3.98.
Scratch-Off games are an important part of the Lottery’s portfolio of games, comprising approximately 65 percent of ticket sales and generating more than $734 million for the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF) in fiscal year 2015-16.
Polk City man turns $25 into $1 million playing $10,000,000 WORLD CLASS CASH Scratch-Off game
David Stubbs poses with his oversized check after claiming a $1 million
prize in the $10,000,000 WORLD CLASS CASH Scratch-Off game.
The Florida Lottery announces that David Stubbs, of Polk City, claimed a $1 million prize in the $10,000,000 WORLD CLASS CASH Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $748,000.00.
Stubbs purchased his winning ticket from the Primetime Food Store, located at 501 Commonwealth Avenue Southwest in Polk City. The retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning Scratch-Off ticket.
The new $25 game, $10,000,000 WORLD CLASS CASH, launched in February and features more than $549 million in total cash prizes, including two top prizes of $10 million and 46 prizes of $1 million! Overall odds of winning are one-in-2.89.
Scratch-Off games are an important part of the Lottery’s portfolio of games, comprising approximately 65 percent of ticket sales and generating more than $734 million for the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF) in fiscal year 2015-16.
Hialeah man claims top prize in $500,000 GOLD RUSH DOUBLER Scratch-Off game
The Florida Lottery announces that Ricardo Martinez, 53, of Hialeah, claimed a top prize in the $500,000 GOLD RUSH DOUBLER Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. He purchased his winning ticket from Massiel Dollar Discount Corporation, located at 3405 Southwest 8th Street in Miami.
The $5 Scratch-Off game, $500,000 GOLD RUSH DOUBLER, launched in January, and features more than $182.8 million in prizes, including 44 top prizes of $500,000. The game’s overall odds of winning are one-in-3.98.
Scratch-Off games are an important part of the Lottery’s portfolio of games, comprising approximately 65 percent of ticket sales and generating more than $734 million for the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF) in fiscal year 2015-16.
Port St. Lucie man wins top prize in $2,000,000 GOLD RUSH DOUBLER Scratch-Off game
John Dolas poses with his oversized check after claiming a top prize
in the $2,000,000 GOLD RUSH DOUBLER Scratch-Off game.
The Florida Lottery announces that John Dolas, 48, of Port St. Lucie, claimed a top prize in the $2,000,000 GOLD RUSH DOUBLER Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $1,600,000.00.
Dolas purchased his winning ticket from the Circle K Gas Station, located at 2902 Southwest Port St. Lucie Boulevard in Port St. Lucie. The retailer will receive a $4,000 bonus commission for selling the winning Scratch-Off ticket.
The $10 Scratch-Off game, $2,000,000 GOLD RUSH DOUBLER, launched in January, and features more than $206.5 million in prizes and more than 8.2 million winning tickets. The game’s overall odds of winning are one-in-3.41.
Scratch-Off games are an important part of the Lottery’s portfolio of games, comprising approximately 65 percent of ticket sales and generating more than $734 million for the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF) in fiscal year 2015-16.
