LARGO, Fla. — One Largo man is a million dollars richer after claiming the $1 million prize from the Billion Dollar Gold Rush Supreme scratch-off game, the Florida Lottery announced.
Glenn Shukas, 70, chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $880,000.
The winning ticket was purchased at a Publix located on West Bay Drive in Largo. The grocery store will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning scratch-off game, according to the Florida Lottery.
The $30 scratch-off game launched in February 2021 and includes four top prizes of $15 million. There are also 24 prizes of $1 million. The Florida Lottery says the overall odds of winning are 1 in 2.59.
