Marion County — A Marion County man won $1 million after purchasing a $50 scratch-off ticket from a Publix.
According to lottery officials, 64-year-old Hubert Wilkerson, of Summerfield, chose to take his winnings in a one-time lump sum payment of $640,000.
Wilkerson purchased the winning ticket from Publix, located at 8780 South East 165th Mulberry Lane, The Villages.
Officials said the retailer received a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning ticket.
The $50 Scratch-Off game, 500X THE CASH, features over 10 million winning tickets, with a top prize of $25 million.
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