LARGO, Fla. — One Largo woman is hundreds of thousands of dollars richer after striking gold in the Florida Lottery.
Amy Lemley, 69, purchased a 500X The Cash scratch-off game for $50 from a Wawa on Ulmerton Road in Largo when she claimed the $1 million prize, according to the Florida Lottery. The woman chose the receive her winnings in a one-time, lump-sum payment of $820,000.
The convenience store will also 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 Florida Lottery says. It's the largest ever prize offered on a Florida scratch-off. It's also the best odds to become an instant millionaire with a 1-in-4.50 chance.
