Florida man turns Publix trip into million payout after claiming lottery ticket
A Florida man is now $1 million richer after claiming a winning lottery ticket. Thomas Hoshko claimed a $1 million top prize in the Gold Rush Doubl...
A Florida man is now $1 million richer after claiming a winning lottery ticket. Thomas Hoshko claimed a $1 million top prize in the Gold Rush Doubler scratch-off game on Monday, according to the Florida Lottery. The 69-year-old man from Fort Lauderdale purchased the winning ticket at Publix at 4703 North Ocean Drive in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, which will get a $2,000 commission for selling it. He chose to receive his winnings in a one-time, lump-sum payment of $685,000. Another Florida man claimed a $1 million top prize in the Monopoly Doubler scratch-off game, the Florida Lottery announced Monday.