MIAMI (WSVN) - A Miami man is now celebrating his newfound wealth after he won $1 million form a scratch-off ticket.
According to the Florida Lottery, 55-year-old David Montalvo claimed a $1 million top prize he won from a $5 GOLD RUSH CLASSIC scratch-off ticket.
David Montalvo from Miami turned $5 into $1 MILLION playing the GOLD RUSH CLASSIC Scratch-Off game! RETWEET to congratulate him! pic.twitter.com/PFrQ6SoDz2
— Florida Lottery (@floridalottery) July 3, 2019
Montalvo chose to receive a lump sum payment of $705,000.
Lottery officials said Montalvo purchased the ticket at a Publix near Kendall. The Publix will also receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the ticket.
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