FLORIDA LOTTERY

ORLANDO, Fla. — If you bought a Florida Lotto ticket in West Delray Beach last year, check your ticket, as you could be a winner. Florida Lottery officials said that a FANTASY 5 top prize-winning ticket worth nearly $100,000 remains unclaimed. The winning ticket, worth $92,036.98, was purchased at the Publix on Jog Road on Dec. 2, 2021. The winning FANTASY 5 numbers were 2 - 10 - 13 - 14 - 19. Of these winners, more than 54,500 players have won top prizes totaling more than $2.6 billion.

ORLANDO, Fla. — A Brevard County man wins one million dollars in Florida Lottery scratch-off win. Robert Shipley claimed a $1 million prize from the 500X THE CASH scratch-off game after purchasing his winning ticket from the Sunshine Food Mart on West New Haven Avenue in Melbourne. The 61-year-old West Melbourne man chose to receive his winning as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $820,000.00. The store that sold the winning ticket will receive a $2,000 bonus commission. Read: Here’s when Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex opens at Kennedy Space Center Visitor ComplexThe $50 game features a top prize of $25 million, the largest ever offered on a Florida Scratch-Off game.

A Brevard County man is $1 million richer after he purchased a winning Florida lottery ticket at a Melbourne food mart.

A 74-year-old's lottery winnings were withheld when the DEO said he was overpaid for unemployment benefits. However, he's been retired since 2014.

An Orange County man scored a big win off his $10 scratch-off game purchase.

Seminole County woman claims $1M prize from scratch-off gameSANFORD, Fla. — A Seminole County woman is $1 million richer after she claimed the prize from a scratch-off game. The Florida Lottery said that Linda Williams, 60, of Sanford, claimed the prize from the 500X THE CASH Scratch-Off game. Williams bought the winning ticket at a Circle K on South French Avenue in Sanford. READ: 2 Central Florida men win $1 million prize playing new Florida Lottery scratch-off gameThe gas station will get a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning ticket. The Florida Lottery said that the $50 game features a top prize of $25 million — the largest ever offered on a Florida scratch-off game —and the best odds to become an instant millionaire.

It’s raining money for one Seminole County woman who won $1 million after purchasing a scratch-off ticket at a Sanford gas station.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Two Central Florida men recently claimed $1 million each after playing the same Florida Lottery scratch-off game. READ: New wheels: Marine veteran who won $1M Florida lottery game buying golf cartDouglas Johnson, 58, of Orlando, and Richard Locklin, 59, of Deltona, each claimed a $1 million prize playing the 500X THE CASH game. Officials said Johnson bought his winning ticket from Circle K, located at 12914 East Colonial Drive in Orlando. READ: Ocala man ‘solves’ CASHWORD and claims $1 million prize in Florida LotteryLocklin purchased his winning ticket from Wawa, located at 4100 East Colonial Drive in Orlando. READ: Leesburg man wins $1 million with scratch-off lottery ticketLottery officials said 500X THE CASH is a new $50 game, with a top prize of $25 million.

A $50 scratch-off game recently paid off for two Central Florida men.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Some lottery winners use their jackpot money to travel, but a Florida man who cashed in a $1 million scratch-off ticket had a different idea. Musselwhite won the $1 prize from the Florida Lottery’s $5,000,000 Luck Scratch-Off game, lottery officials said in a news release on Tuesday. Musselwhite purchased his winning ticket from Circle A Food Place in Sarasota. The retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning ticket, lottery officials said. Musselwhite, who was accompanied to Tallahassee to receive his money, chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $760,000, lottery officials said.

OCALA, Fla. — A Marion County man is a millionaire after “solving” CASHWORD and winning $1 million in the Florida Lottery scratch-off game. Santillan Rodriguez claimed the $1 million prize from the $5,000,000 CASHWORD scratch-off game after purchasing his winning ticket from the Quick King Food Store on Southwest Highway 200 in Ocala. The 48-year-old Ocala man chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $780,000. The store that sold the winning ticket will receive a $2,000 bonus commission. Read: Pet Alliance is kicking off April with the purr-fect way to help our feline friendsThe new $20 game, $5,000,000 CASHWORD, launched in May 2020 and features eight top prizes of $5 million and 24 second-tier prizes of $1 million.

A Polk County woman is a millionaire after winning $1 million in a Florida Lottery scratch-off game. Eisnaria Kendrick claimed the $1 million prize from the 500X THE CASH scratch-off game after purchasing her winning ticket from the Chevron on 1st Street North in Winter Haven. The 31-year-old Winter Haven woman chose to receive her winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $820,000. The store that sold the winning ticket will receive a $2,000 bonus commission. Read: Pet Alliance is kicking off April with the purr-fect way to help our feline friendsThe new $50 game, 500X THE CASH, features a top prize of $25 million, the largest ever offered on a Florida scratch-off game, and the best odds to become an instant millionaire.

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — Cha-Ching! Seminole County man becomes overnight multi-millionaire after lucky lottery scratch-off winA Seminole County man is a multi-millionaire after winning $5 million dollars in a Florida Lottery scratch-off game. Paul Broomfield claimed the top prize from the LUCK scratch-off game after purchasing his winning ticket from the 7-Eleven on East State Road 434 in Longwood. Read: Oscars 2022: Will Smith, Chris Rock slap triggers formal Academy reviewThe store that sold the winning ticket will receive a $10,000 bonus commission. The Florida Lottery is responsible for contributing more than $41 billion to enhance education, and has sent more than 917,000 students to college through the Bright Futures Scholarship Program.

A Seminole County man claimed a $5 million prize after purchasing a winning scratch-off ticket.

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — An Osceola man is a millionaire after winning $2 million in a Florida Lottery scratch-off game. Jesùs Betancourt Pizarro claimed the top prize from 100X THE CASH scratch-off game after purchasing his winning ticket from the Wawa at Narcoossee Road in Orlando. The 62-year-old Kissimmee man chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $1,645,000.00. The store that sold the winning ticket will receive a $4,000 bonus commission. Read: Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins dead at 50The $10 game launched in January and features more than $337.9 million in cash prizes, including eight top prizes of $2 million.

A $10 scratch-off game turned into a $2 million payday for an Osceola County man.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Two Floridians each claimed a $1 million prize from the GOLD RUSH LIMITED scratch-off game. The Florida Lottery announced that Sonny Capobianco, 38, of Orlando, and Sharinet Lee, 43, of Gibsonton, claimed their prizes. READ: 2 Central Floridians win $1M in new scratch-off gameThe store will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning scratch-off ticket. Sonny Capobianco's winning scratch-off ticket (The Florida Lottery)READ: Florida man claims $5 million scratch-off prizeShe purchased her winning ticket at Publix, located at 4900 West Kennedy Boulevard in Tampa. The supermarket will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning scratch-off ticket.

That is, if they claim their prize, and they’d better do it soon. Florida Lottery officials announced Tuesday that a winning FANTASY 5 ticket has gone unclaimed. Florida LotteryIf you’re suddenly trying to rack your brain in a panic as to whether or not you purchased a FANTASY 5 ticket for that date’s drawing, consider this — the winning Free Quick Pick ticket was sold at a Food Zone store in Miami. READ: Florida man claims $5 million scratch-off prizeSee the map below of Food Zone at 9585 SW 160th Street in Miami. If it’s possible that you bought a FANTASY 5 ticket at that location last September — it’s time to search your wallet and your junk drawers.

Two Central Floridians scratched their way to $1 million.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Two Central Floridians are $1 million richer after playing the “500x The Cash” scratch-off game, the Florida Lottery announced. Lottery officials said that Idalmis Almarales, of Orlando; and George Schlitz, of Davenport, each claimed a $1 million prize from the new scratch-off game. The store will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning scratch-off ticket. READ: Florida Lottery launches new scratch-off game with record-breaking top prizeThe retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning scratch-off ticket. The scratch-off costs $50 and features a top prize of $25 million, which is the largest ever offered on a Florida scratch-off game.

LAKELAND, Fla. — A Lakeland man is Florida’s newest multi-millionaire after he claimed a $5 million scratch-off prize, the Florida Lottery announced. Marty Moon, 63, of Lakeland, claimed a $5 million top prize from the GOLD RUSH LIMITED scratch-off game at the Lottery’s Tampa District Office. The Florida Lottery said Moon chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $3,960,000. READ: Florida Lottery launches new scratch-off game with record-breaking top prizeMoore purchased his winning ticket from Nick’s Food Mart at 1219 Lakeland Hills Boulevard in Lakeland, the Florida Lottery said. The Florida Lottery said the scratch-off game features 32 top prizes of $5 million and 100 prizes of $1 million.

A Lakeland man scratched his way to $5 million.

Tommy Shaw, of Astor, claimed the top prize of $1,000,000 after purchasing a winning The Fastest Road to $1,000,000 scratch-off game, Florida Lottery officials announced.

If you bought a Florida Lotto ticket in Plant City last year, check your ticket.

A lucky Volusia County woman scratched her way to $5 million.

After years of winning small amounts of cash on her favorite Florida Lotto scratch-off game, Michelle Graf Dixon had one of those magic moments: she hit for $20,000.

A Orlando man claimed a $1 million prize Friday after purchasing a winning scratch-off ticket.

People who win $250,000 or more in the Florida Lottery could choose to keep their identities secret for 90 days under a bill that the Senate sent to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.

People who win $250,000 or more in the Florida Lottery might soon be able to choose to keep their identities secret for 90 days.

A Volusia man is $1 million richer after winning scratch-off jackpot.

Osceola County man claims $1,000 a week for life in multi-state drawing (Florida Lottery)OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — An Osceola County man won $1,000 a week for life after matching all 6 numbers in the multistate Cash4life drawing Jan 4. Read: Weather Alert Day: How soon we’ll see our 1st freeze in 4 yearsBruce Prehal, a 67-year-old of Harmony, Florida, purchased the winning ticket at the Winn-Dixie, located at 3318 Canoe Creek Road in Saint Cloud. See map of location below:Prehal chose to receive a one-time, lump-sum payment of $1,000,000 instead of the weekly payments. The retailer that sold the winning ticket is also a winner and will receive a $2,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket. Read: New antibody treatment comes to CFL, but most aren’t eligibleCash4life is available in 10 states and offers two lifetime prizes, $1,000 a day for life and $1,000 a week for life.

Florida man wins $1M lottery prize: 'I haven't even told my wife yet' Plant City resident Joseph Bozeman, 36, bought a scratch-off ticket for the Florida Lottery's new 50X the Cash game during a recent stop at Walden Lake Food Mart. (Florida Lottery)PLANT CITY, Fla. — A Florida woman was in for the surprise of her life after her husband won a $1 million lottery prize. “I haven’t even told my wife yet,” Bozeman, who claimed an $820,000 lump-sum payment, said in a statement. 🚨 Joseph Bozeman of #PlantCity just claimed the FIRST $1 million top prize from the new 50X THE CASH Scratch-Off game! 💰https://t.co/miLQzijcrB pic.twitter.com/J1O48feAxl — Florida Lottery (@floridalottery) January 25, 2022The convenience store also scored a $2,000 bonus for selling Bozeman his $5 ticket for the game, which launched Jan. 17, the lottery said.

An Osceola County man is $1 million richer after purchasing a winning scratch-off game.

ORLANDO, Fla. — On Wednesday, the Florida Lottery celebrated its 34th year in operation, generating billions of dollars for Florida’s students and schools over the past three decades. Since opening its doors in 1988, a portion of every lottery ticket purchased has gone to help students and schools in Florida. The Florida Lottery has contributed more than $40 billion to the state’s Educational Enhancement Trust Fund, including more than $1 billion annually for each of the past 20 consecutive years. The Florida Lottery is also the primary funding source for the Bright Futures Scholarship Program, which has enabled more than 917,000 students to attend college since the program’s inception in 1997. “Our retail and vendor partners, players, and employees are the driving force behind what makes the Florida Lottery one of the most efficient lotteries in the country.

How does starting the new year with more than half a billion dollars sound?

A 46-year-old Altamonte Springs won $1 million from a scratch-off game at Wawa, according to the Florida Lottery.

ORLANDO, Fla. — More than 250 Florida Lottery players won trips or gift cards from entering non-winning scratch-off tickets into a drawing, the Florida Lottery announced. The players entered non-winning Holiday Winnings or Gold Rush Limited scratch-off tickets or any Fantasy 5 ticket into the Bonus Play Getaway Promotion drawing. The top 25 prize winners received a trip to Hawaii, including airfare, hotel, and transportation accommodations. READ: Lake County man wins $1M in new scratch-off game one month after getting engagedAnother 126 winners received a $500 StubHub gift card. Players may continue to enter their non-winning tickets into the drawing.

, Fla. — A 45-year-old Haines City woman won a $1 million prize from a scratch-off ticket, the Florida Lottery said Friday. Decker purchased the winning ticket from Superway on Dundee Road in Dundee. The retailer will receive $2,000 for selling the winning ticket. The lottery system said the overall odds of buying a winning ticket are 1-in-2.59. Winning scratch-off ticket Angelina Decker’s $1 million winning scratch-off ticket.

Just in time for the holidays, a Polk County woman scored on a scratch-off game.

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The Florida Lottery said a FANTASY 5 ticket worth $96,558.33 remains unclaimed, and the deadline to claim the prize is Tuesday. Lottery officials said the winning FANTASY 5 numbers for the May 27, 2021, drawing were 5, 14, 16, 25 and 31. The winning ticket was purchased at Winn-Dixie, located at 3275 Southwest 22nd Street in Miami. READ: Dozens of Florida Lottery players strike gold from non-winning scratch-off ticketsThe FANTASY 5 top prize must be claimed at a Florida Lottery district office. Of these, more than 54,000 players have won top prizes totaling more than $2.6 billion, according to the Florida Lottery.

This Lake County man is lucky in more ways than one.

If there ever was a time to buy a Powerball ticket, tonight would be a good time to try.

It's a big pay day for a Sanford man after purchasing a quick pick lottery ticket from a Publix in Lake Mary.

The Florida Lottery announced recently that its latest contribution to the state’s Educational Enhancement Trust Fund pushed total contributions over the past 33 years to more than $40 billion.

A 61-year-old Cocoa man became a big winner of the $2,500 A Week For Life scratch-off game, Florida Lottery officials announced.

A 53-year-old Seminole County man won some fast cash with his latest scratch-off purchase.

Winning ticket A Missouri woman passed the time by buying a scratch-off ticket in Florida -- and won $1 million. (Florida Lottery)TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A Missouri woman may never again complain about a canceled flight. >> Read more trending newsAngela Caravella, 51, of Kansas City, was preparing to return to her Missouri home when her flight was canceled, WTSP reported. “I had a feeling something bizarre was going to happen after my flight was canceled unexpectedly,” Caravella said in a statement. The Fastest Road to $1,000,000 was launched in February 2020 and features 155 top prizes of $1 million, lottery officials said.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — (AP) — Having just had her flight canceled, a Missouri woman's luck quickly changed when she won $1 million from a Florida Lottery scratch-off ticket. Angela Caravella, 51, of Kansas City, Missouri, claimed a $1 million top prize last month from The Fastest Road to $1,000,000 scratch-off game, according to a Florida Lottery news release. “I had a feeling something bizarre was going to happen after my flight was canceled unexpectedly,” Caravella said. The store will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning ticket. The $30 game that Caravella won launched in February 2020 and features 155 top prizes of $1 million and over $948 million in cash prizes.

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Having your flight canceled can really ruin your day but not when you then win $1 million because of it.

An Orlando man is $21.25 million richer after purchasing a quick pick Florida Lotto ticket in Casselberry.

A Florida man found a $1 million winning lottery ticket while cleaning his house.

The third suspect in a violent hotel robbery targeting a man who had recently won the lottery is now facing charges following an arrest by Palm Bay police.

Going to college can be a lot: Between the classes, the coursework, the studying and the atmosphere, it’s easy to get overwhelmed or feel like you’re in over your head -- and that’s not to mention the financial aspect of paying for a university.

The new Florida-themed game offers six top prizes of $500,000 and more than 3.4 million winning tickets. The game’s overall odds of winning are 1 in 4.03.

Two lottery jackpots continue to grow and this week combined there's nearly $700 million up for grabs.

Winning $2 million was the best birthday present ever for this Ocala woman.

Feeling lucky? You may just want to play the lottery. The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to $430 million.

A Winter Park woman tried a new scratch-off game and her luck paid off times a million.

A 23-year-old Florida man won a life-changing amount of money by winning the Powerball jackpot.

PALM BAY, Fla. – A man and woman face charges after Palm Bay Police say the pair plotted to violently rob a man who recently won $50,000 from the Florida Lottery. Police said April Norris, 32, and Brad Courson, 36, worked with another man to rob the victim at Comfort Suites Hotel on March 16. She was aware of the lottery win and explained that to Courson as he drove her to the hotel, investigators said. The two men then went to the victim’s room and forced their way inside, punching and kicking him, according to police. Both Norris and Courson face charges of home invasion robbery and aggravated battery.

Problem Gambling Awareness Month is held each March to raise awareness of the prevention, treatment and recovery services available for those who are adversely affected by gambling. “The purpose of the month is to help people have the conversation about problem gaming,” said Florida Lottery Secretary John F. Davis. Florida Lottery wants to ensure its players know the benefits of playing responsibly, and help them to do so. The Florida Lottery stands by its commitment to building responsible gaming best practices into all aspects of its operations. If you believe you have a problem, call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration at 800-662-4357.

Year of the scratch-off: More than half of winning tickets worth at least $600 claimed in 2020A Lake County man caught his lucky break and won $5 million on a scratch-off game, lottery officials said. Raymond Davis, 62, won the $5 million top prize from the LUCK Scratch-Off game. AdThe winning scratch-off ticket was purchased in Casselberry at the Publix on South Semoran Boulevard. The retailer will receive a $10,000 bonus commission for selling the ticket. The $5,000,000 LUCK scratch-off ticket costs $20 and was launched in September 2019.

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It’s not every day people just come into nearly $1 million, but three people who bought scratch-off tickets in the Orlando area did just that. With absolute envy, we wish them congrats, but we just had to know where they got those winning Florida Lottery tickets. The lucky winner picked up a 200X THE CASH scratch-off ticket at a Mobil at 1979 East Osceola Parkway in Kissimmee and won. After deciding on one lump-sum payment for his earnings, he received $890,000. Thach Randazzo, who ultimately ended up opting for a lump-sum payment, picked up the $15,000,000 GOLD RUSH SPECIAL EDITION scratch-off from Winn-Dixie at 340 South State Road 434 in Altamonte Springs.

Year of the scratch-off: More than half of winning tickets worth at least $600 claimed in 2020ORLANDO, Fla. – The Florida Lottery announced Tuesday that three people in Central Florida just scratched their way to be one step closer to becoming millionaires. Thach Randazzo, Georgie Negron Marrero and Luis Curet recently claimed their scratch-off prizes. According to the Florida Lottery, Randazzo purchased her winning $15,000,000 Gold Rush Special Edition ticket from Winn Dixie at 340 South State Road 434 in Altamonte Springs. Marrero opted to purchase The Fastest Road scratch-off at Save A Ton on West State Road 434 in Winter Springs. As for Curet, he went with a 200x The Cash scratch-off ticket that he got at a Mobil gas station at 1979 East Osceola Parkway in Kissimmee.

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Bulbul Ahmed is feeling lucky because he’s sold winning tickets at his convenience store in Casselberry. He’s hoping someone will walk out with the Mega Millions prize of 750 Million, one of the largest lottery jackpots in history. Are you going for this MEGA MILLIONS JACKPOT? Shukla owns Liquor 2000 in Lake Mary and he too has sold some winning tickets before. The drawing for the Mega Millions is on Friday night.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Tasha Thompson believes she has the most luck buying lottery tickets at Rightway Food Store on North Orange Blossom Trail. Over a two-year period from 2017 to 2018, the Orlando store sold 130 winning tickets with large prizes of $600 or more. That total includes both scratch-off tickets and “draw” games such as Powerball, Mega Millions and Fantasy 5. Retailers that sell a large number of lottery tickets typically produce a large number of big winners, but there is not an exact correlation between sales and winning tickets, Florida Lottery data shows. Click on the dots in the map below to see how many winning lottery tickets were sold.

The projected Mega Millions grand prize is the eighth largest in U.S. history, and the Powerball jackpot is the 12th biggest. Both still pale in comparison to the largest prize, a $1.58 billion Powerball jackpot won by three players in 2016. The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are one in 292.2 million, and the chances are even worse for Mega Millions at one in 302.5 million. Nearly all winners actually opt for the cash option, which for Mega Millions would now be an estimated $451.8 million and for Powerball is $411.4 million. Mega Millions and Powerball are both played in 45 states as well as Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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Joyce Klarberg claimed the first $2 million Florida Lottery top prize from the new 100X Scratch -Off game. EDGEWATER An Edgewater woman took home $1.6 million in a Florida Lottery scratch-off game, officials said Monday. She chose to receive her winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $1.605 million, according to a Florida Lottery statement. The winning ticket was purchased from Publix, 2970 S. Ridgewood Ave., in Edgewater. The retailer will receive a $4,000 bonus commission for selling the winning Scratch-Off ticket, officals said.

Has the Florida Lottery lost its mind? A black patient is sitting alone in a dentists chair. But the Florida Lottery made a choice here. At that point both white characters are finding the situation hilarious, just as Im sure the Florida Lottery finds this 30-spot brilliantly entertaining. Add to that the other obvious if unspoken stereotypethe Florida Lottery targeting minorities, as lotteries always do, and the clip is a concentrated bit of frame-by-frame exploitation.

The effort has grown since a 2018 U.S. Supreme Court decision allowed states to authorize gambling on professional and college sports events.Sen. The warnings would have stated: Warning: Lottery games may be addictive, or Play responsibly.As governor, one of my key priorities is making higher education affordable for Florida families, DeSantis wrote in a letter accompanying the veto. Emily Slosberg, a Boca Raton Democrat who voted for the proposal Monday, said the 2019 measure, which she opposed, was a bit deceptive.It was kind of saying the Florida Lottery was addictive, Slosberg said after the meeting. Play responsibly, thats the motto of the lottery and thats not deceptive.Former Gov. Lottery officials took no position on the proposal Monday.A Senate bill identical to the proposal, filed by Sen. Keith Perry, R-Gainesville, has not been heard in committees.

The 59-year-old winner chose a lump sum payment of $810,000. One Ormond Beach woman is having a happy New Year courtesy of the Florida Lottery after claiming the top prize in the $1,000 A Week For Life scratch-off game. Julie Greer Mula, 59, chose to receive her winnings as a lump-sum payment of $810,000, the Florida Lottery announced. [READ: Daytona Beach woman wins $1 million from lottery scratch-off game][READ: Deltona woman wins $1 million in Florida Lottery Gold Rush Classic scratch-off game]The game launched in July 2019. According to the Florida Lottery website, three top prize tickets remain.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The Florida Lottery has signed a new Scratch-Off contract that is expected to bring a major boost to the state's education funding. The new partnership with Scientific Games is projected to generate $135 million over 7 1/2 years. The company will continue to serve as the Lottery's main Scratch-Off game provider through 2027, hoping to bring in at least $18 million each year. "The Florida Lottery has been a dependable contributor to education in our state, transferring $1.9 billion last fiscal year and over $1 billion each of the last 17 years. Throughout the Lottery's collaboration with Scientific Games, the Lottery has experienced nine years of record sales and is currently ranked fourth in the world in overall Scratch-Off sales, according to a news release.

MELBOURNE, Fla. - Florida Lottery investigators arrested a Melbourne man, accusing him of altering a winning lottery ticket in order to cash it in. According to court records, investigators said Kyle Andrew Stoker, 38, presented a $1,000 winning Monopoly scratch off card at the lottery regional office in Altamonte Springs. They said lottery staff members observed "erasures in the signature area of the ticket." The owner of the ticket told News 6 he accidentally left the ticket in a shopping center on Eau Gallie Boulevard. Investigators arrested Stoker on Sept. 27, and they charged him with altering a lottery ticket, which is a third-degree felony.

Leslie Maysonet, 43, won $1 million by scratching off a $5 Gold Rush Classic game from the Publix Supermarket at 2100 Saxon Boulevard in Deltona, according to the Florida Lottery. [READ MORE: Orange City man wins $1 million Florida Lottery Gold Rush Classic scratch-off game][READ MORE: Daytona Beach woman wins $1 million from lottery scratch-off game]The Publix where she bought the winning ticket also won, since they will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling it. The Gold Rush Classic game offers chances to win prizes up to $5 million. The odds of winning one of the million-dollar prizes is about 1-in-2 million, and the odds of walking home with the $5 million prize is a little more than 1-in-10 million. Scratch-off games generated more than $871 million for the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund in the 2017-2018 fiscal year, the Florida Lottery has said, and they comprise approximately 69 percent of all ticket sales.

Leslie Maysonet, 43, won $1 million by scratching off a $5 Gold Rush Classic game from the Publix Supermarket at 2100 Saxon Boulevard in Deltona, according to the Florida Lottery. [READ MORE: Orange City man wins $1 million Florida Lottery Gold Rush Classic scratch-off game][READ MORE: Daytona Beach woman wins $1 million from lottery scratch-off game]The Publix where she bought the winning ticket also won, since they will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling it. The Gold Rush Classic game offers chances to win prizes up to $5 million. The odds of winning one of the million-dollar prizes is about 1-in-2 million, and the odds of walking home with the $5 million prize is a little more than 1-in-10 million. Scratch-off games generated more than $871 million for the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund in the 2017-2018 fiscal year, the Florida Lottery has said, and they comprise approximately 69 percent of all ticket sales.

A Florida man hit the jackpot in the Gold Rush Classic scratch-off game. TALLAHASSEE The Florida Lottery announced that Wadsonley Lubin of Lakeland claimed a $1 million top prize from the $20 Gold Rush Classic scratch-off game. The winning scratch-off ticket for Lubin on Wednesday came four days after his 29th birthday. On Thursday, it was announced Ana Beltran of Haines City hit the $1 million jackpot in the $5 Gold Rush Classic scratch-off game. The $20 Gold Rush Classic game launched in October 2018 and gives players the opportunity to win up to $5 million.

A Florida man hit the jackpot in the Gold Rush Classic scratch-off game. TALLAHASSEE The Florida Lottery announced that Wadsonley Lubin of Lakeland claimed a $1 million top prize from the $20 Gold Rush Classic scratch-off game. The winning scratch-off ticket for Lubin on Wednesday came four days after his 29th birthday. On Thursday, it was announced Ana Beltran of Haines City hit the $1 million jackpot in the $5 Gold Rush Classic scratch-off game. The $20 Gold Rush Classic game launched in October 2018 and gives players the opportunity to win up to $5 million.

The week of July 15 has been deemed National Lottery Week by the Florida Lottery and other lotteries across North America to acknowledge lottery contributions to education and local communities they serve. According to Florida Lottery officials, Approximately 98 percent of Florida Lottery revenue is reinvested back into Floridas economy through prize payouts, commissions to more than 13,000 Florida retailers, and contributions to education. Our contributions to Florida communities go far beyond the numbers, said Florida Lottery Secretary Jim Poppell. We also work to create lasting impacts in Florida communities through food drives, cleanups, mentorship programs and more. The Florida Lottery is proud to celebrate National Lottery Week and the partners, players and retailers across our state that help us give back to Florida communities.Copyright 2019 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.

click to enlarge Adobe PhotosLawmakers seeking to slap gambling-addiction warnings on state lottery tickets and advertising once again failed to scratch out a winner.On Friday, Gov. Ron DeSantis, noting potential impacts to money for education, vetoed a controversial bill (HB 629) that sought to require the following warnings to be prominently displayed on the front of all lottery tickets: Warning: Lottery games may be addictive, or Play responsibly.DeSantis in a letter accompanying his veto noted that Florida Lottery officials expressed concerns the new warning requirements could affect marketing and participation in multi-state games.As governor, one of my key priorities is making higher education affordable for Florida families, DeSantis wrote. This bill reduces the Lotterys ability to continue to maximize revenues for education and negatively impacts Florida students.The veto came as DeSantis signed seven other bills on Friday.The lottery bill, sponsored by Rep. Will Robinson, R-Bradenton, had been a priority of House leaders.Former Gov. Rick Scott, now a U.S. They questioned if other states involved in the multi-state games would risk losing revenue from Florida because of the warnings and questioned whether adding warning labels would drive away retailers and consumers.Don Langston, staff director for the House Finance & Tax Committee, said during a meeting this month that even if the state lost the Monopoly game, people would still want to play.Amy Baker, coordinator of the Legislatures Office of Economic & Demographic Research, said at the same meeting that she didnt anticipate a significant exodus of vendors because theyre making money from the Lottery.

Lawmakers seeking to slap gambling-addiction warnings on state lottery tickets and advertising once again failed to scratch out a winner. As governor, one of my key priorities is making higher education affordable for Florida families, DeSantis wrote. The lottery bill, sponsored by Rep. Will Robinson, R-Bradenton, had been a priority of House leaders. Lottery officials argued the change could cause an annual reduction between $79.4 million and $232.7 million in money that games generate for education. State economists, who analyzed the potential effects of the bill, didnt take such a dire view of the changes.