Florida Lottery Player Scores $1 Million on Gold Rush Limited Scratch-Off Ticket

Lottery players know that sometimes, luck can strike when least expected. That was exactly the case for Efren Villamar Herrera, a 56-year-old resident of Orlando, Florida, who recently won a life-changing $1 million prize from the Florida Lottery.

Big Win on $20 Gold Rush Limited Ticket

Herrera purchased his winning ticket from the Wawa store located at 3100 South Orange Avenue in Orlando. The ticket was from the popular Gold Rush Limited scratch-off game, which offers prizes ranging from $20 up to a staggering $5 million.

To his delight, Herrera revealed that his ticket was a second-tier $1 million prize winner, making him one of the fortunate few to claim this substantial jackpot.

Lump Sum Payment Chosen by Winner

After the win, Herrera visited the Florida Lottery’s Orlando District Office to claim his prize. Like many big winners, he was presented with the option to receive the prize as a lump sum or through annuity payments. Herrera opted for the lump sum payout, collecting approximately $795,000 before federal taxes.

It’s important to note that Florida lottery prizes over $5,000 are subject to a 24% federal tax for U.S. citizens and resident aliens with valid Social Security numbers.

Retailer Bonus for Selling Winning Ticket

The Wawa store that sold the winning ticket will receive a $2,000 bonus from the Florida Lottery, a small reward for being part of this exciting win.

About the Gold Rush Limited Scratch-Off Game

• Ticket price: $20

• Prize range: $20 to $5 million

• Overall odds of winning any prize: 1 in 2.65

• Total $5 million top prizes at launch: 32 (only 3 remain)

• Total $1 million prizes at launch: 100 (11 remain)

• Odds of winning a $1 million prize: 1 in 756,000

• Odds of winning a $5 million prize: 1 in 2,362,500

Since its launch, the Gold Rush Limited game has offered players a thrilling opportunity to win big, and Herrera’s win proves that significant prizes are still up for grabs.

Feeling lucky? Visit your nearest Florida Lottery retailer and try your chance with the Gold Rush Limited scratch-off today!