Paul Nitz, 54, of Merritt Island chose to receive winnings as 1-time, lump-sum payment of $820,000

Brevard County man wins $1 million in Florida Lottery scratch-off game. (Florida Lottery)

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – A Brevard County man struck it big on a $50 scratch-off Florida lottery ticket, winning a $1 million prize.

Lottery officials announced that Paul Nitz, 54, chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $820,000.00.

Nitz purchased the $50 from the 500X THE CASH ticket from a Merritt Island Publix located at 125 East Merritt Island Causeway. The retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning scratch-off ticket, according to a news release.

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Lottery officials said the $50 scratch-off game, 500X THE CASH, features a top prize of $25 million and has the best odds to “become an instant millionaire!”

The game’s overall odds of winning are 1-in-4.50.

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