Enrique Albo, a 57-year-old resident of Hialeah, became a millionaire after winning 10 million dollars with a scratch-off ticket from the Florida Lottery, as announced by the organization in an official statement published last Friday.
The lucky winner bought their winning ticket for the game Gold Rush Legacy at a 7-Eleven store located at 7520 N.W. 186th Street in Hialeah.
Albo chose to receive his prize as a lump sum, taking home $6,030,000 in cash, while the establishment that sold the winning ticket received a commission of $20,000.
The game Gold Rush Legacy, priced at $20, was launched in April 2024 and offers four grand prizes of $10 million and 20 prizes of $1 million.
The overall odds of winning in this game are 1 in 2.97, according to the Lottery.
Scratch-off tickets are an essential part of the Florida Lottery's portfolio, accounting for approximately 74% of sales in the fiscal year 2023-2024.
Since its inception, this type of game has awarded over 66.9 billion dollars in prizes, created 2,350 millionaires, and contributed more than 20.09 billion dollars to the state's Educational Improvement Trust Fund.
The Lottery also highlighted that it has allocated over 48 billion dollars to education in Florida, helping more than a million students access higher education through the Bright Futures scholarship program.
In addition to the case of Enrique Albo, other residents of Florida have been equally fortunate with the state lottery games. In Broward, a single ticket sold at a Marathon gas station made its holder the winner of the game’s grand prizeFLORIDA LOTTO with a total of 4.75 million dollars, which sparked a swift wave of attention in the area once it became known that the number was played in that locality.
In another case, a woman became a millionaire by winning a million dollars thanks to a scratch-off ticket from the game 500X THE CASH, purchased for just 50 dollars at a 7-Eleven store in Homestead. As she stated, she will use the money to pay off debts and ensure a better future for her children.
Similarly, a 52-year-old man from Miami expressed that his life took a complete turn after winning a million dollars with a scratch-off ticket.
The prize, which he chose to receive as a one-time payment of $820,000, was purchased at a Sedano's store. The winner stated that he feels grateful for this opportunity.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida Lottery Winners
How did Enrique Albo win 10 million dollars in the Florida Lottery?
Enrique Albo won 10 million dollars with a scratch-and-win ticket from the Gold Rush Legacy game, which he bought at a 7-Eleven in Hialeah. He chose to receive the prize as a lump sum, taking home 6,030,000 dollars in cash.
What impact do scratch-off games have on the Florida Lottery?
Scratch-off tickets account for approximately 74% of Florida Lottery sales in the fiscal year 2023-2024. These games have generated over $66.9 billion in prizes and have contributed more than $20.09 billion to the state's Educational Enhancement Trust Fund.
What are the odds of winning in the game Gold Rush Legacy?
The overall odds of winning in the game Gold Rush Legacy are 1 in 2.97. This game offers jackpots of up to 10 million dollars and was released in April 2024.
How does the Florida Lottery contribute to the state's education?
The Florida Lottery has allocated over 48 billion dollars to education in the state, helping more than one million students access higher education through the Bright Futures scholarship program.
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