At 33 years old, Yandy Vargas of West Palm Beach in Palm Beach County hit the jackpot, becoming a millionaire when he won $500 million through the XNUMXX THE CASH scratch-off game offered by the Florida Lottery.
According to local reports, Vargas decided to receive his prize in a lump sum of $640.000 after tax deductions and other adjustments.
Vargas bought the ticket that made him a millionaire at a Publix store located on North Dixie Highway in Lake Worth.
The store will receive a $2,000 bonus from the Florida Lottery for selling the winning ticket.
The CASH Scratch-Off game known as 500X is a favorite within the Florida Lottery.
Tickets are priced at $50 each, with rewards exceeding $1.66 billion, including a $25 million jackpot, the largest amount ever available for this type of game in the state.
The chances of getting a win in this game are approximately 1 in 4.
During fiscal year 2023-2024, Scratch-Off tickets accounted for 74% of total Florida Lottery sales. The state's Education Enhancement Trust Fund has received nearly $19.500 billion from these sales, providing substantial support to the education sector.
