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Palm Beach County man hits jackpot and wins $1 million by playing 50X the Cash Scratch-Off game in Florida
Tallahassee, Florida – A 19-year-old man from Belle Glade, Florida, is celebrating a life-changing win after claiming a $1 million top prize from the Florida Lottery’s 50X THE CASH Scratch-Off game. Derrell Ray purchased the lucky ticket at a Chevron gas station in Royal Palm Beach, located at 11711 Okeechobee Boulevard. Upon claiming his prize at the Lottery’s West Palm Beach District Office, Ray opted to take his winnings as a one-time lump sum of $640,000.
Ray’s win is a remarkable moment, not just for him but also for the retailer who sold the winning ticket. Chevron will receive a $2,000 bonus commission as a reward for selling the top prize Scratch-Off ticket. This exciting win comes as part of the 50X THE CASH game, which launched in January 2024. The $5 ticket offers a chance to win one of 14 top prizes of $1 million, with over $145 million in total cash prizes up for grabs.
The 50X THE CASH game is part of a larger offering of Scratch-Off games from the Florida Lottery, which have proven to be a popular and lucrative category. In fact, Scratch-Off games account for roughly 74 percent of ticket sales in the fiscal year 2023-2024 alone. Since their inception, these games have awarded more than $65.5 billion in prizes, helped create 2,283 millionaires, and contributed over $19.8 billion to Florida’s Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF).
Ray’s story is a testament to the potential life-changing power of these lottery games, which continue to capture the attention and imaginations of players across the state. With his newfound wealth, Ray now has the opportunity to invest in his future, all thanks to a $5 ticket that turned his life upside down in the best way possible.
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