Fortunate woman from Leon county wins $1 million in scratch off lottery game

A $20 cashword scratch-off lottery ticket helped a Leon County woman win $1 million.

The Florida Lottery announced Friday that 61-year-old Anita Ervin of Tallahassee claimed a $1 million prize from the $5,000,000 Cashword Scratch-Off lottery ticket in the capital city.

Ervin purchased her $20 winning ticket from Fair Price Food Store, located at 440 East Paul Russell Road, according to the Florida Lottery.

She chose to receive her prize as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $780,000, the Florida Lottery said.

The store also received a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning ticket, per the Florida Lottery.

The winner has to reach the nearest lottery headquarters for further documentation formalities and for claiming their winning prize money, lottery officials said.