Florida man wins $1 million after playing scratch-off game
The Florida Lottery said Jamarr Lewter from Hillsborough County claimed the $1 million prize from the $1,000,000 A Year For Life Spectacular game. Lewter bought his ticket from a 7-Eleven at 8305 West Hillsborough Avenue in Tampa. (The Florida Lottery)
THONOTOSASSA, Fla. (CBS12) — A Central Florida man turned $50 into $1 million after scratching his way to a lottery win.
The Florida Lottery saidJamarr Lewter from Hillsborough County claimed the $1 million prize from the $1,000,000 A Year For Life Spectacular game.
Lewter bought his ticket from a 7-Eleven at 8305 West Hillsborough Avenue in Tampa.
The 39-year-oldchose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $640,000 at theLottery’s Tampa District Office.The retailer received a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the scratch-off ticket.
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The game’s overall odds of winning are 1-in-4.50.
On Monday, the Florida Lottery announced another win in Citrus County after a man won $1 million playing another scratch-off game.
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