Florida and New York Lottery Winners Claim $1 Million and $5 Million Scratch‑Off Prizes

Brenda Larry of Monticello, Florida, claimed a $1 million prize from the 500X The Cash scratch‑off game, opting for a lump‑sum payout of $640,000 after taxes. Her winning ticket was purchased at a local retailer in Jefferson County, and she collected the prize at the Florida Lottery headquarters in Tallahassee.

In Hudson, New York, Daniel Simmons of Red Hook secured the top $5 million prize on a Mystery Multiplier scratch‑off ticket. He chose a one‑time lump‑sum payment, receiving $2,180,856 after required withholdings. Simmons bought the ticket at a Walmart on Fairview Avenue.

Both wins highlight the continued popularity of state lottery scratch‑off games, which generate significant revenue for public programs in their respective states.