Escambia Man Claims $1 Million Scratch-off Lottery Ticket Sold At Publix

September 23, 2023

An Escambia County man has claimed a $1 million scratch-off lottery prize for a ticket purchased at a local Publix.

Christopher Banks, 52, claimed his million at the Florida Lottery Pensacola District Office. He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $820,000.

Grant purchased his winning ticket from Publix, located at 9251 University Parkway at Nine Mile Road. The retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning ticket.

The $50 game, 500X THE CASH, features a top prize of $25 million.

Comments

One Response to “Escambia Man Claims $1 Million Scratch-off Lottery Ticket Sold At Publix”

  1. Don on September 23rd, 2023 9:57 am

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!! wish I could afford to buy the $50 scratcoffs. I just buy the $2 ones.





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