Woman wins million playing Florida Lottery scratch-off game at Publix

SARASOTA, Fla. – A 62-year-old Illinois woman claimed her $1 million winnings this week after playing the 300X The Cash scratch-off game, Florida L...

March 23, 2023
12:42 PM

SARASOTA, Fla. – A 62-year-old Illinois woman claimed her $1 million winnings this week after playing the 300X The Cash scratch-off game, Florida Lottery officials confirmed Friday. Maree Beavers, of Elgin, chose to receive her winnings in annual installments over the next 25 years. She claimed her prize at the Lottery's Tampa District Office. According to Lottery officials, Beavers purchased her winning ticket from a Publix, located at 5100 Clark Road in Sarasota. The retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning scratch-off ticket.

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