Florida man wins M top prize on scratch-off game from Publix

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Broward County man claimed a $1 million top prize playing the $5 GOLD RUSH DOUBLER scratch-off game, according to the Florid...

August 15, 2023
8:18 PM

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Broward County man claimed a $1 million top prize playing the $5 GOLD RUSH DOUBLER scratch-off game, according to the Florida Lottery. Thomas Hoshko, 69, of Fort Lauderdale purchased his winning ticket from a Publix located at 4703 North Ocean Drive in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. The retailer will receive $2,000 from the sale of the winning ticket. Hoshko chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $685,000. The $5 GOLD RUSH DOUBLER game features over $188 million in cash prizes, with 28 top prizes of $1 million.

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