TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — One lucky Florida woman walked into Publix as a customer, and “strolled out a millionaire” after winning a $1 million prize from the Florida Lottery.
Karen Dowling, 62, of Port Charlotte, claimed her million-dollar prize after playing the 500X the Cash scratch-off game. Dowling chose to receive her winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $820,000.
| Prize Amount | Odds of Winning | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Prizes Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25,000,000.00 | 1-in-21,419,145 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| $1,000,000.00 | 1-in-267,739 | 160 | 51 | 109 |
| $50,000.00 | 1-in-142,794 | 300 | 83 | 217 |
| $20,000.00 | 1-in-19,953 | 2,147 | 635 | 1,512 |
| $10,000.00 | 1-in-20,037 | 2,138 | 651 | 1,487 |
Dowling’s odds of winning the second-place prize were 1-in-267,739, according to the Florida Lottery’s website.
Dowling bought her winning ticket from Publix, located at 24051 Peachland Boulevard in Port Charlotte. The retailer will also receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning ticket.
The $50 game features a top prize of $25 million. The game’s overall odds of winning are 1-in-4.50, the lottery said.
