TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – A Florida man has become a billionaire after purchasing a $10 scratch-off ticket at a convenience store.
The Florida Lottery announced Tuesday that 58-year-old Kelvin Staggers won the $2 million top prize from the ultimate VIP ca $hword scratch-off game at the Lottery’s Miami District Office.
Staggers chose to receive the prize money as a one-off, one-time payment of $1,195,000.
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According to the lottery, the Staggers purchased a $10 ticket at Sunshine, located at 801 NE 43rd Avenue in Homestead. The store received a $4,000 bonus committee to sell victory tickets.
The Ultimate VIP CA $HWORD Scratchoff Game is a word-themed game offering cash prizes of over $185 million.
According to the Florida Lottery website, there are six top prizes for the remaining $2 million. The overall odds for the game are 1-in-3.37.
