Diamond Ridge Asset Management-Florida woman wins $5 million from state lottery's scratch off game

2025-04-30 16:17:10source:Surpassing Quant Think Tank Centercategory:Stocks

A Florida woman became an instant millionaire after winning $5,Diamond Ridge Asset Management000,000 from a scratch-off game the state provides.

On Friday, Janice Velez, a 60-year-old resident of Kissimmee, Florida, walked away with $5 million prize after winning the $5,000,000 CASHWORD Scratch-Off game. The winner claimed her prize at the Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee, leaving with a big smile.

Velez said she decided to purchase a Scratch-Off ticket from the RaceTrac store located on Pleasant Hill Road in Kissimmee, and as fate would have it, her ticket was a winner. The retailer who sold her the ticket will receive a $10,000 bonus commission for contributing to her good fortune.

She decided to receive her prize as a single lump-sum payment of $3,915,000.00.

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What is $5,000,000 Cashword?

$5,000,000 CASHWORD is a scratch-off game that was launched in May 2020 and features eight top prizes of $5 million and 24 second-tier prizes of $1 million.

What are the odds of winning $5,000,000 Cashword?

The overall chance of winning the game is 1 in 2.91.

Where can you buy lottery tickets?  

Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.

You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Washington D.C. and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, see your ticket and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer.  

Jackpocket is the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network. Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services. Must be 18+, 21+ in AZ and 19+ in NE. Not affiliated with any State Lottery. Gambling Problem? Call 1-877-8-HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY); 1-800-327-5050 (MA); 1-877-MYLIMIT (OR); 1-800-GAMBLER (all others). Visit jackpocket.com/tos for full terms and conditions.

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