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Florida man wins $25 million, the largest scratch-off jackpot in state history: officials

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Published  April 22, 2025 6:49am EDT
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The Brief

    • A Florida man is a multi-millionaire after winning the largest scratch-off jackpot in state history.
    • The man played the $50 500X THE CASH scratch-off game and won the top prize of $25 million.
    • He opted for a one-time lump sum payment of $16 million.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Talk about a life-changing pit stop! A Florida man is now living every lottery player’s dream after scoring the largest scratch-off jackpot in state history.

Kyle Lindquist, 45, of Venice, hit the jackpot after buying a $50 500X THE CASH scratch-off ticket at a Circle K on U.S. Highway 41 Bypass S in Sarasota County.

500X THE CASH (Photo: Florida Lottery)

What started as a routine stop turned into a $25 million payday — the biggest jackpot ever offered on a Florida scratch-off game, lottery officials said in a news release.

Lindquist claimed his massive prize at the Florida Lottery district office in Fort Myers and opted for a one-time lump sum payment of $16 million.

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As for the Circle K that sold the lucky ticket? They’re celebrating too — the store is receiving a $50,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket. 

The 500X THE CASH has one remaining top prize of $25 million. The odds of winning are 1 in 21,920,355.

How to claim Florida Lottery prize money

You can claim your earnings in-person or by mail depending on the prize amount. 

By the numbers:

In person:

  • Prizes up to $599 can be claimed at any authorized Florida Lottery retailer or Florida Lottery District Office.
  • Prizes between $600 and $1,000,000 can be claimed in-person at any Florida Lottery District Office (via walk-in or appointment) for games without an annual payment option.
  • Prizes over $1,000,000 and prizes with annual payments must be claimed at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee, except for Mega Millions and Powerball prizes between $600 - $1,000,000.

By mail:

Lottery officials say you can choose to claim your winnings by mail as long as the prize is $250,000 or less.

The Florida Lottery accepts winning tickets at the following address: 250 Marriott Drive Tallahassee, Florida, 32399. 

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The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the Florida Lottery on April 18, 2025. 

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