Florida Lottery: 3 people in Brevard win $50,000 each from new scratch-off game, Fast 200s
Wow! Three people in Brevard got a little richer, thanks to the Florida Lottery.
At least nine people have claimed $50,000 via Fast $200s, one of the lottery's newest scratch-off games. The tickets became available May 24, 2023. According to the Florida Lottery,
On June 5, John Cobb of Melbourne Beach won $50,000 after purchasing a ticket from Oceanside Liquors, 317 Ocean Ave., Melbourne Beach.
That same day, Maria Perez of Palm Bay won $50,000 after buying a ticket from Cumberland Farms, 1705 Palm Bay Road N.E., Palm Bay.
On June 13, Natisha Oxley of Cocoa claimed a $50,000 prize from a ticket purchased at A&M Discount Beverage, No. 22, 807 N. Fiske Blvd., Cocoa.
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Below are things to know about Fast $200s and the Florida Lottery.
What is Fast $200s scratch-off game about?
Fast $200s tickets cost $2 each, with the chance to win $50,000. The game features more than 3 million winning tickets.
What are the odds of Fast $200s lottery game?
Your overall odds of winning are 1-4.38. Odds of winning one of the 39 $50,000 jackpots are 1-in-366,938.
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How popular are scratch-off games?
Approximately 77% of lottery sales in Florida are scratch-off games, according to the Florida Lottery.
There are currently 89 different active scratch-off games available from the Florida Lottery, with ticket prizes ranging from $1-$50.
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What's the most I can win in a Florida scratch-off game?
Top prizes include 25 million from 500X the Cash, or $1 million a year for life (minimum $25 million) from the aptly-named $1,000,000 A Year For Life Spectacular. Both cost $50 to play.
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Can I buy Florida lottery tickets online?
No. Some states have this option via an app or website, but not the Florida Lottery. Tickets cannot be purchased by mail, fax or online. There are more than 13,000 authorized Florida Lottery retailers here, the site states.
When do Florida lottery tickets expire?
Prizes for Florida Lottery must be claimed within 180 days (six months) from the date of the drawing. To claim a single-payment cash option, a winner has within the first 60 days after the applicable draw date to claim it. Florida Lottery says its scratch-off tickets and Fast Play game prizes "must be claimed within 60 days of the official end-of-game date. Once the applicable time period has elapsed, the related Florida Lottery ticket will expire."
What happens to the unclaimed prize money?
According to the Florida Lottery, state law requires 80% of unclaimed prize funds from expired tickets be transferred to the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund. The remaining 20% is returned to the prize pool for future drawings.
Can Florida lottery winners remain anonymous?
According to Florida Lottery's website, winners cannot remain anonymous: "Florida law mandates that the Florida Lottery provide records containing information such as the winner's name, city of residence; game won, date won, and amount won to any third party who requests the information."
However, the site states, since May 25, 2022, the "names of lottery winners claiming prizes of $250,000 or greater will be temporarily exempt from public disclosure for 90 days from the date the prize is claimed, unless otherwise waived by the winner."
Lottery experts and lawyers have said there are ways to remain anonymous if you win.
Contributing: C.A. Bridges, USA TODAY Network-Florida
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This article originally appeared on Florida Today: Lottery winners from Melbourne Beach, Palm Bay and Cocoa get $50,000
