Florida woman becomes instant millionaire with massive lottery win
ODESSA, Fla. - A Florida woman has added a few more zeros to her bank account after claiming a big lottery prize.
Anila Siddiqui of New Port Richey claimed a $1 million prize in the $5,000,000 Cashword scratch-off game, the Florida Lottery announced Wednesday. The 59-year-old woman claimed the winning ticket at Stop 54 Convenience Store at 14530 Black Lake Road in Odessa.
Siddiqui chose to receive her winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $780,000.
The retailer will get a bonus commission for selling the winning ticket.
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The $1 million prize is a second-tier prize in this game. The top prize is worth $5 million.