ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — One local woman is $1 million richer after winning a scratch-off game she bought in Jacksonville.
>>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<<
On Wednesday, the Florida Lottery announced that Rema Shaban, 47, St. Augustine, claimed the prize from the $1,000,000 A Year For Life Spectacular scratch-off game. She chose to take her winnings in one, lump-sum payment of $640,000.
The cool million-dollar winning ticket was purchased at a RaceTrac on 10360 Beach Blvd. in Jacksonville. The retailer who sold the scratch-off will get a $2,000 bonus commission.
The Florida Lottery offers A Year For Life Spectacular game for $50. It was launched in February 2023 and features two top prizes of $1 million a year for life and 234 prizes of $1 million. The game’s overall odds are listed at 1-in-4.50.
[SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Click here to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action News Jax live.
