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Lake Worth man wins $1 million playing Florida Lottery scratch-off game

Brian Fuller bought winning ticket in Greenacres
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PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — A Palm Beach County man is starting the year with a little more cash in his bank account after a big lottery win, officials said.

According to the Florida Lottery, Brian Fuller, 51, of Lake Worth claimed a $1 million prize from the 500X THE CASH scratch-off game.

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Fuller chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $640,000.

Officials said the Lake Worth man purchased his winning ticket from SB Food & Discount Beverage, located at 6404 Melaleuca Lane in Greenacres. The retailer received a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning ticket.

The 500X THE CASH game cost $50 to play. The overall odds of winning are 1-in-4.23. However, the odds of winning $1 million are 1-in-27,4004.