Lina Johnson, 42, of Palm Beach Gardens, is celebrating a big win after claiming a $1 million prize from the Florida Lottery’s “500X THE CASH” scratch-off game. Johnson chose to receive her winnings as a one-time lump sum payment of $640,000.
The winning ticket was purchased at the Stop Wise located at 9762 Gardens East Drive in Palm Beach Gardens. The retailer received a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the lucky ticket.
The “$50 500X THE CASH” game offers a top prize of $25 million and over $1.66 billion in total cash prizes, with overall odds of winning at 1 in 4.23…