Clearwater man wins $1 million on $50 scratch-off ticket
Krenar Gavani chose to receive one payment of $640,000.
CLEARWATER, Fla. - A Clearwater man claimed a $1 million prize from a $50 Florida Lottery scratch-off.
The Florida Lottery announced Tuesday that Krenar Gavani, 57, of Clearwater, won the prize from the Year for Life Spectacular Scratch-Off Game. He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $640,000.
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Gavani purchased the ticket from Race Trac, located at 2854 Gulf to Bay Boulevard. The retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning ticket.
The Year for Life Spectacular Scratch-Off Game features two top pizes of $1 million a year for life and 234 prizes of $1 million. The game's overall odds of winning are 1-in-4.50.