Win a million dollars with a $5 scratch-off ticket in the Florida Lottery.

He bought the ticket at a 7-Eleven in Cape Coral and managed to beat odds of more than three million to one.

A 31-year-old man turned his luck around with a $XNUMX scratch-off ticket. Benjamin Ramirez Gomez won the $XNUMX million jackpot with a scratch-off ticket. Big Lottery, as confirmed by the Florida Lottery on April 30.

The ticket was purchased at a 7-Eleven store in Cape Coral, west of Fort Myers. The institution did not indicate whether the winner opted for a lump sum or installment plan. The truth is that his financial life took an unexpected turn with a minimal investment.

The game

The game Big Lottery Launched in April 2024, the game offers top prizes with accessible tickets. The odds of winning the top prize are 3.035.560 in 3,97. The chance of winning any prize is XNUMX in XNUMX, according to the game's official website.

So far, five of the six top prizes have been claimed. Only one remains available, which has generated even more interest from those still looking for their chance.

Scratch-off games continue to gain popularity in Florida. They're available at gas stations, supermarkets, and convenience stores throughout the state. Many people buy them on impulse, hoping for an unexpected reward. Most win modest amounts, but there are exceptions like Ramírez Gómez's.

Her story shows that sometimes a simple five-dollar bill can make a big difference. It's not common. It's not easy. But it can happen.