Because of Winn-Dixie, Florida Man Wins $1 Million With Scratch-Off Ticket

A Florida man has one million reasons to smile.

The Florida Lottery announced Friday that 61-year-old Billy Pitman claimed a $1 million prize from the popular $25,000,000 Gold Rush Multiplier scratch-off game.

Lottery officials said the Jacksonville resident purchased the winning ticket at a Winn-Dixie located at 11380 Beach Boulevard.

Billy Pitman claimed his prize from the $25,000,000 Gold Rush Multiplier game.

The $50 scratch-off game features two top prizes of $25 million and 60 prizes worth $1 million. According to lottery officials, the game offers a 1-in-4.09 chance of winning a prize.

Pitman opted to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $638,100, the news release stated.

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