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Hudson Man Wins $1 Million With Lottery Scratch-Off Game

A Hudson man is $1 million richer after playing a Florida Lottery scratch-off game.

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A Hudson man is $1 million richer after playing a Florida Lottery scratch-off game.
A Hudson man is $1 million richer after playing a Florida Lottery scratch-off game. (Florida Lottery)

HUDSON, FL — A Hudson man is $1 million richer after playing a Florida Lottery scratch-off game.

Michael Swartz won the $1 million prize in The Fastest Road to $1,000,000 scratch-off game. He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $790,000.00, according to the Florida lottery.

The ticket was purchased at Circle K at 5202 W. Sligh Ave. in Tampa. The store received a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the ticket.

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The game’s overall odds of winning are 1-in-2.79.

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