Florida Man Wins $1 Million Lottery Prize

Two Florida lottery players recently claimed substantial prizes, with Charles Kelly Junior winning $1 million from a Gold Rush Doubler scratch-off ticket and Edin Galindo winning the top prize of $50,000 a year for life, opting for a lump-sum payment of $815,000. Kelly, who purchased his winning ticket in St. Petersburg, took home approximately $650,000 after taxes, while the store that sold his ticket received a $2,000 bonus. Galindo bought his ticket at a Quick Mart in Tampa and expressed excitement upon winning. The Florida Lottery's scratch-off games have generated significant revenue for education in the state, totaling over $19 billion. Additionally, a player in Arizona won $1 million from a Mega Millions drawing, adding to the recent lottery excitement. Overall, scratch-off tickets have proven to be a vital aspect of the Florida Lottery's success.