By Sharon Aron Baron
Lauderhill resident Angelic Cokely is celebrating a life-changing moment after winning a staggering $1 million prize in the Florida Lottery’s $1,000,000 a Year for Life Spectacular Scratch-Off game.
The 43-year-old claimed her prize at the Florida Lottery’s Miami District Office, opting for a one-time lump-sum payment of $640,000.00.
Cokely’s remarkable win came from a ticket purchased at Publix at 5855 West Oakland Park Boulevard in Lauderhill. The retailer will also receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning Scratch-Off ticket.
The $1,000,000 a Year for Life Spectacular Scratch-Off game, which made its debut in February, offers players the chance to secure two top prizes of $1 million a year for life, alongside 234 additional prizes of $1 million. With a total prize pool exceeding $1.6 billion in cash, the game has captured the attention of Floridians across the state.
Scratch-Off games, like the $1,000,000 a Year for Life Spectacular Scratch-Off game, are an integral part of the Florida Lottery’s game portfolio, accounting for approximately 72 percent of ticket sales during the fiscal year 2022-2023.
Since its inception, Scratch-Off games have contributed more than $18.09 billion to the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF), bolstering Florida’s educational initiatives and opportunities for its students.
Since its establishment in 1988, Florida Lottery games have rewarded players with more than $89 billion in prizes, transforming over 3,700 individuals into millionaires. The Lottery’s mission to enhance education while delivering moments of joy and life-changing opportunities remains unwavering.
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