FORT PIERCE, Fla. — A 68-year-old woman from St. Lucie County is enjoying retirement on the Treasure Coast after cashing in on a big lottery prize.
Florida Lottery officials announced this week that Mary Ann Dupuis of Fort Pierce won $1 million after playing the Gold Rush Limited scratch-off game.
She chose to receive her winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $795,000.
Retired school teacher, Mary Ann Dupuis of #FortPierce, played the GOLD RUSH LIMITED Scratch-Off game and won a million bucks! School’s out! Let the summer fun begin, Mary Ann! Congrats to another Florida Lottery millionaire!!! https://t.co/JDHCH7NpXS pic.twitter.com/HxXt55LxbP
— Florida Lottery (@floridalottery) July 6, 2022
Dupuis purchased her winning ticket from a Publix, located at 5473 Northwest Saint James Drive, in Port St. Lucie.
Officials said the retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning scratch-off ticket.
The $20 scratch-off game launched in September 2021.
The game's overall odds of winning are 1-in-2.65.
However, the chances of winning $1 million are 1-in-756,000.
