Delaware man wins $5 million on Florida lottery scratch-off ticket

Peter Sullivan, a 66-year-old resident of Millsboro, Delaware, won a staggering $5 million prize after buying a $20 "Gold Rush" scratch-off ticket from a Publix grocery store in Delray Beach, Florida.

Sullivan opted for a lump sum payment of $3,960,000.

The Publix store that sold the ticket will also receive a $2,000 bonus. According to the Florida Lottery, the odds of winning the top prize in the "Gold Rush" game are just 1 in 2,362,500, making Sullivan's win all the more remarkable.

"Gold Rush" is a popular scratch-off game offered by the Florida Lottery. The game features a top prize of $5 million, which can be won by scratching off a ticket and revealing matching symbols. The odds of winning the top prize are 1 in 2,362,500, and the cost of each ticket is $20. Players can also win smaller prizes ranging from $20 to $500,000. The "Gold Rush" game has gained popularity among lottery players for its large top prize and attractive odds.