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$1 Million FL Lottery Prize Claimed By South Florida Man
A 38-year-old Miami man took home a $1 million prize after playing the $5,000,000 LUCK scratch-off game.
MIAMI, FL — A 38-year-old man is South Florida’s latest millionaire after winning a $1 million prize from the $5,000,000 LUCK scratch-off game, Florida Lottery said in a news release.
Jesus Fanjul of Miami chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $760,000. He claimed his prize at the Florida Lottery Miami district office.
Fanjul purchased his winning ticket from Fiesta Liquors at 7190 West Flagler Street in Miami. The retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning ticket.
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$5,000,000 LUCK, a $20 game, launched in September 2019 and features more than $329 million in cash prizes, including six top prizes of $5 million. The game's overall odds of winning are 1-in-2.97.
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