Billie Jo Hannah of Fort Myers takes home $640,000 after winning $1 million prize in Florida Lottery Scratch-Off Game
Tallahassee, Florida – A Fort Myers woman has hit the jackpot, claiming a stunning $1 million prize from the Florida Lottery’s $1,000,000 A YEAR FOR LIFE SPECTACULAR Scratch-Off game. Billie Jo Hannah, 46, is the lucky winner, and she opted to receive her winnings in a one-time lump-sum payment of $640,000. The life-changing moment came when Hannah claimed her prize at the Florida Lottery’s Fort Myers District Office.
Hannah purchased her winning ticket at a 7-Eleven store located at 20300 Grande Oak Shoppes Boulevard in Estero. The retailer will also be benefiting from the sale of the winning ticket, receiving a $2,000 bonus commission as part of the prize payout.
The $1,000,000 A YEAR FOR LIFE SPECTACULAR game, which carries a $50 ticket price, is one of the Florida Lottery’s most exciting offerings. The game features two top prizes of $1 million annually for life, as well as 234 other prizes of $1 million. On top of the generous prize structure, the game is filled with over $1.6 billion in cash prizes, making it one of the most rewarding Scratch-Off games currently available. With overall odds of winning standing at 1-in-4.50, players have a good chance of taking home a prize.
Scratch-Off games have become a cornerstone of the Florida Lottery’s portfolio, and they make up about 74 percent of ticket sales for the fiscal year 2023-2024. Since their inception, Scratch-Off games have awarded over $65.5 billion in prizes, creating 2,283 millionaires along the way. These games have also contributed significantly to the state’s educational funding, generating more than $19.80 billion for the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF).
Hannah’s big win comes as a reminder of the life-changing potential of the Florida Lottery’s offerings. The $1,000,000 A YEAR FOR LIFE SPECTACULAR game provides players with the chance not only to win significant cash prizes but also to secure a potentially lifelong income. While the game’s grand prizes of $1 million annually for life are yet to be claimed, the excitement continues to build with every ticket sold.
As Hannah celebrates her substantial prize, she joins the ranks of countless other fortunate players who have made their dreams a reality through the Florida Lottery. This win serves as another example of how a single Scratch-Off ticket can bring unexpected fortune and change lives for the better.
