Central Florida woman wins $1 million on scratch-off ticket before Christmas

A Central Florida woman got an early Christmas gift after winning $1 million on a lucky scratch-off ticket!

Karen Gibbons, 61, of Sebastian, claimed a $1 million prize from the 500X THE CASH Scratch-Off game. Gibbons purchased her winning ticket from Publix, located at 13435 US Highway 1 in Sebastian. 

She chose to receive her winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $820,000.


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The retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning ticket.