A 32-year-old Miami-Dade resident, Nathaniel Wrigley, has hit the jackpot with a $5 million prize from the Florida Lottery's Gold Rush Limited scratch-off ticket. He claimed his winnings at the Lottery's headquarters in Tallahassee, opting for a lump-sum payout of $3.96 million.
The winning ticket was purchased at Dollar Plus, a store located at 13045 Southwest 88th St. in the Kendale Lakes area. For selling the lucky ticket, the store will receive a bonus commission of $10,000, as reported by lottery officials.
The $20 Gold Rush Limited scratch-off game, which debuted in September 2021, offers 32 grand prizes of $5 million and more than 33,000 prizes ranging from $1,000 to $100,000. Players have approximately a 1 in 2.65 chance of winning any prize in this game.
Scratch-off tickets account for roughly 74% of the Florida Lottery's sales, making a substantial contribution to the state's Educational Enhancement Trust Fund. This ensures that a significant portion of the revenue from games like Gold Rush Limited supports public education in Florida.
Details about the Florida Lottery's Gold Rush Limited Scratch-Off
What is the prize structure of the Gold Rush Limited game?
The Gold Rush Limited game offers 32 grand prizes of $5 million and over 33,000 additional prizes ranging from $1,000 to $100,000.
Where was the winning ticket purchased?
The winning ticket was bought at Dollar Plus, located at 13045 Southwest 88th St. in the Kendale Lakes area of Miami-Dade.
How do scratch-off tickets benefit Florida?
Scratch-off tickets contribute significantly to the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund, supporting public education throughout Florida.