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Gainesville woman wins $2 million top prize from Florida Lottery scratch-off game

A 57-year-old woman from Gainesville has claimed a $2 million top prize from the Florida Lottery’s 100X THE CASH scratch-off game.

The Florida Lottery announced earlier today that Diane McHome visited the Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee to claim her prize, and she chose to receive her winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $1,390,000.

Gainesville woman wins 2 million top prize from Florida Lottery scratch off game
Diane McHome, of Gainesville, holding a $2 million check at Florida Lottery Headquarters (Photo: The Florida Lottery)

McHome purchased her winning ticket from Southeast Gator Liquors, which is located at 2305 SE Hawthorne Road in Gainesville. The retailer will receive a $4,000 bonus commission for selling the winning scratch-off ticket.

The $10 scratch-off game, 100X THE CASH, features nearly $338 million in cash prizes, including eight top prizes of $2 million. The overall odds of winning are 1-in-3.44.

For more information, visit the Florida Lottery website.