Orlando man becomes overnight multi-millionaire in Florida Lottery scratch-off game

ORLANDO, Fla. — An Orange County man is a multi-millionaire after winning a $5 million prize from the GOLD RUSH LIMITED scratch-off game from the Florida Lottery.

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Jerry Norasing claimed the $5 million top prize after purchasing his winning ticket from the RaceTrac on South Highway 27 in Clermont.

The 37-year-old Orlando man chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $3,960,000.

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The store that sold the winning ticket will receive a $10,000 bonus commission.

The $20 game, GOLD RUSH LIMITED, launched in September 2021 and features 32 top prizes of $5 million and 100 prizes of $1 million!

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Scratch-off games made up 77% of ticket sales in the 2021-2022 fiscal year.

Since its inception, scratch-off games have generated more than $17.06 billion for the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund.

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