A lottery player was “shocked” to discover that a $2 ticket he bought at a Florida supermarket was worth a jackpot win.
Edin Galindo of Tampa won the top prize in the “$50,000 A Year For Life” game and opted for a one-time payout of $815,000, the Florida Lottery announced Thursday.
According to the Florida Lottery, he beat odds of 1 in 4,815,975 to win one of the eight top prizes in the scratch-off game, which will debut in July 2023.
Galindo picked up his prize in Tallahassee and told lottery officials he was “very excited” about his win.
The 41-year-old made his purchase at a Quick Mart in Tampa, which, according to the Florida Lottery, will receive a $2,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
There are only three main prizes left in play.
Many people can gamble or gamble without harm. However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can destroy lives and families.
If you or a loved one is showing signs of gambling addiction, you can seek help by calling the National Gambling Hotline at 1-800-522-4700 or visiting the National Council on Problem Gambling website.
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