TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A man in Broward County won $1 million playing a $50 scratch-off game, the Florida Lottery announced on Tuesday.
Fahmin Ali, 38, of Miramar, chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $820,000.
Ali bought his winning ticket from Columbus Food and Beverage Store at 9061 Pembroke Road in Pembroke Pines. The Florida Lottery said the store will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning scratch-off.
The 500X THE CASH Scratch-Off game features a top prize of $25 million. The odds of winning are 1-in-4.50.
