Gas Pump Millionaire: Florida Man Wins Big with Scratch-Off.
Have you ever bought scratch-off tickets in Fort Myers or Cape Coral, dreaming of hitting the jackpot and living your best life? This Florida man has. I haven’t won yet, but this brings me hope. Just ask Claudy Charles of Homestead, who according to WFLA, recently became a millionaire after buying a winning scratch-off ticket at a gas station.
Charles must have felt like he hit the jackpot when he realized that he held the winning ticket from the Amerika Gas Station, which is located in Homestead. His ticket was worth a cool $1 million! Lucky guy!
Now, let’s be real. Winning a million bucks is a life-changing moment for anyone, and Charles is no exception. He could buy anything he wants, go anywhere he wants, and never have to worry about gas prices again. But, what did Charles decide to do with his newly acquired wealth? Drumroll please… he decided to receive his winnings as a lump-sum payment of $820,000. That’s a lot of scratch-offs!
Florida Man Wins:
By the way, Charles wasn’t the only winner here. The Amerika Gas Station also received a bonus commission of $2,000 for selling the winning ticket. So, it’s not only a win for Charles, but also a win for the gas station. A classic win-win situation!
The scratch-off game, 500X THE CASH, has a top prize of $25 million, which is the largest ever offered on a Florida scratch-off game. So, if you’re feeling lucky, why not try your hand at it? According to the Florida Lottery’s website, there is one $25 million prize remaining, and 17 $1 million prizes remaining. Who knows? You might just end up like Charles, and never have to worry about gas prices again!
In the end, it’s not about the size of the prize, but the thrill of the game. So, keep scratching those tickets, Fort Myers and Cape Coral, and who knows? Maybe one day, we’ll be the lucky winner of a million-dollar jackpot.
Here Are The Best Lottery Tickets To Buy This Month
Billion Gold Rush Supreme
Ticket price: $30
Odds: 1 in 2.60
Gold Rush Limited
Ticket price: $20
Odds: 1 in 2.65
$5,000,000 Cashword
Ticket price: $20
Odds: 1 in 2.91
Florida 300X the Cash
Ticket price: $30
Odds: 1 in 2.93
$20 Monopoly Doubler
Ticket price: $20
Odds: 1 in 3.02
