FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - A Fort Lauderdale man received an early Christmas gift thanks to the Florida Lottery.
Raymond Cineus, 68, was announced as the winner of a $5 million CASHWORD scratch-off game.
Lottery officials said he purchased the ticket at the Publix located at 9300 Commercial Blvd. in Sunrise.
Cineus chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $3,915,000.
The $5 million CASHWORD scratch-off cost him $20.
The retailer will receive a $10,000 bonus commission for selling the winning ticket.
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