St. Lucie County man wins $1 million playing Florida Lottery scratch-off game
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Published: Mar. 27, 2023 at 2:55 PM EDT
A St. Lucie County man just cashed in and claimed a big prize playing the Florida Lottery.
Florida Lottery officials announced Monday that Marques Robinson, 37, of Port St. Lucie, claimed a $1 million prize from the $5 MONOPOLY DOUBLER scratch-off game at the Lottery’s West Palm Beach District Office.
He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $798,985.00.
Robinson purchased his winning ticket from Tina’s Grocery in West Palm Beach.
Lottery officials said the retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning scratch-off ticket.
The game's overall odds of winning are 1-in-3.98.
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