HAINES CITY, FLORIDA: A Haines City resident, Roberto Lamboy Jr, has become a multi-millionaire after winning the top prize of $15 million in the Florida Lottery's $30 Billion Dollar Gold Rush Supreme game. The fortunate winner received his life-changing ticket from the Race Trace located at 2001 West Vine Street in Kissimmee, while the store itself will be rewarded with $30,000 for selling the winning ticket.
Florida's most fortunate
Roberto Lamboy Jr, a 40-year-old resident of Haines City, had the option to take home his $15 million prize as a one-time payment of $13,200,000. The $30 Billion Dollar Gold Rush Supreme game offered a total of four top prizes of $15 million, all of which have now been claimed. However, there was still a remaining $1 million prize available for potential winners at the time of publication, as stated on the Lottery website, WFLA reported.
It seems several other Florida men have had their share of luck with the lottery recently. One such winner is Wilford Hancel from Orlando, who secured an exciting future by winning $1,000 a week for life through the multi-state Draw game, CASH4LIFE. The ticket was purchased from a 7-Eleven located at 1755 North Econlockhatchee Trail in Orlando. Hancel chose a lump-sum payment of $1 million, in addition to receiving $1,000 per week for life. The 7-Eleven store that sold the ticket will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for their contribution, according to CBS 12.
Furthermore, another Florida man, James Amick, struck gold with a $1 million prize by claiming a winning ticket he purchased at a gas station. The 28-year-old from Florahome purchased the fortunate ticket at A&S Market situated at 216 South Ponce De Leon Boulevard in St. Augustine. James opted for a one-time lump-sum payment of $890,000. The A&S Market will receive $2,000 for selling the winning ticket, per Fox 35.
Florida Lottery's impact on education
The Florida Lottery has played a vital role in enhancing education, contributing over $44 billion and supporting more than 950,000 students through the Bright Futures Scholarship Program. A remarkable 99 percent of its revenue is reinvested into Florida's economy, benefiting prize winners, over 13,000 Lottery retailers, and educational initiatives. Since 1988, the Florida Lottery has paid out an astounding $85.8 billion in prizes, transforming the lives of 3,566 individuals by making them millionaires, per its website.
Over time, the Lottery has become an intrinsic part of Florida's identity, shaping the lives of its residents. The prospect of hitting the jackpot has sparked widespread excitement, with millions indulging in "water-cooler dreaming" alongside their loved ones, imagining how their lives could change dramatically. Today, the Lottery enjoys unwavering support, with millions investing billions in Lottery products each year. The impact of the Florida Lottery extends far beyond the winners. By helping fund education, the Lottery empowers Florida residents to unlock opportunities that they may ordinarily be unable to access.