Jacksonville man claims $1 million prize after playing Florida Lottery

A man turned $20 into a $1 million after he played the Florida Lottery.

Charles Dennison, 59, of Jacksonville, claimed a $1 million prize from the Gold Rush Legacy scratch-off game after he purchased a winning ticket from Winn Dixie. Dennison chose to receive his win as a one-time payment of $640,000.

The Florida Lottery says the retailer who sold the ticket will receive a $2,000 bonus commission.

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The $20 Gold Rush Legacy launched in April and features top prizes of up to $10 million and 20 prizes of up to $1 million.

The game also features $894 million in total cash prizes. The odds of winning are 1 in 2.97.

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